fouled plugs

[speleogeezer]

Hi Folks,<br /> Now that my no spark problem is solved I can return to my original problem of fouled plugs. I tore down the carb and found goop (permagasket or something) along with the rubber seal for the float bowl. no more leak once I got rid of the goop. Everything is clean inside so I moved the clip for the needle valve up one slot. Still fouling. Maybe tomorrow I will boil the float to see if there are any pin holes in it. Next I will try bending the tab on the float which allows the float valve to open or not and how much to open. If anyone sees a problem with the please let me know. Thanks.<br /> Bob<br />

[speleogeezer]

Well, I boiled the float, no holes. I then bent the tab on the float that controls the float valve. Looks good. much less fouling. rode 20 ft and blew the fuse. YYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.<br />Later.<br /> Bob<br />

[FLYHAVEN2001]

float should be at 26.5mm setting to start. Did you rebuild carb. I rebuilt my carb and plugs fouled so I moved the clip up one notch and the bike runs great!Sounds like your still too rich.

[speleogeezer]

Flyhaven2001,<br /> Thanks. I've been trying to find that setting number. I know I saw this somewhere before but can't find it now (probably from an email). From where to where do I measure?<br /> I'm hoping that the blown fuse is either just an anomaly or because it was a 14 amp fuse where the wireing diagram says it should be 15 amp. I'll keep you informed.<br /> Bob

[FLYHAVEN2001]

Measure from the rim of the carb not where the the gasket is. That float setting I feel is a good starting point , but do to the age of our bikes and other factors you may have to alter it to your needs. I think I have mine set alittle off of that # and bike runs fine.

[speleogeezer]

I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks. Bob

[speleogeezer]

Folks,<br /> Now my plugs are a healthy shade of sand. I rode it about 40 miles today. So now it has 1164 miles. I love this bike. This winter--new paint. I'll see if I can figure iut hw to get a pic in here or on the gallery. OK, let's see if my attachment works. This is a pic from the ebay listing. I'll try to get another close up. later.<br /> Bob