1985 Honda 200s ATC - Idling Weird

[Bclement30]

Hello my name is Ben and I have a honda 200s atc. I have just put a replacement brand new OEM carb on. The bike runs great when in the throttle but when I am idling it sounds like it is skipping going in the back out. I was wondering could I have not adjusted the air screw correctly or is it a different problem. I have adjusted the screw where I put it all the way in then 2 turns out. Do I need to do 2.5 to 3 turns or did I buy another junk carb?

[oxidized_black]

try playing around with the carb more to see if it will idle and power up well.

how are the valves? in sync and timed well?

[Bclement30]

The valves were never an issue with my old oem carb now that I have a new oem like carb its weird. The bike still idles weird even when I adjust the idle screw. But when I am on the throttle it runs find like there is no hesitation. But when I am at idle and its just sitting there it sounds like it skips and if I just leave it there for a little without touching the throttle it like it seems it wants to die out. So maybe the air screw just needs some minor adjustments?

[Bclement30]

Still dont know what is wrong with this carb I adjusted the air screw and nothing changed. Now when I put my hand over the air filter just ever so slightly the bike completely dies out. Please someone help me out here I cant keep buying carbs I have no idea what wrong and I feel like I have tried everything. Someone please help!!

[oxidized_black]

message our "carb queen" here, cheriah ... very nice person and she will tell you everything you need to know ... cheriah loves to talk carbs