26-06-13, 08:49 PM
Took the bike to the mechanic today. He said that it's normal for carbs to get dirty and stuck during the winter months of not riding. However, the last 3 winters were no problems with carbs. I rode the bike a bit more spirited and put some choke as well - to flush anything dirty from the carbs.
When I got to him, bike was working fine. Came home, let it cool down completely. Started it - the 3rd cylinder exhaust pipe was a bit cooler again!
But it seems to run OK now. There is a slight metal sound on the right side of the engine (like chain ticking slightly). But not loud at all. Is that normal and I just didn't pay attention? Valves were checked recently and were OK and the cam chain was changed recently also.
When I got to him, bike was working fine. Came home, let it cool down completely. Started it - the 3rd cylinder exhaust pipe was a bit cooler again!
But it seems to run OK now. There is a slight metal sound on the right side of the engine (like chain ticking slightly). But not loud at all. Is that normal and I just didn't pay attention? Valves were checked recently and were OK and the cam chain was changed recently also.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.