Firstly. Had the opportunity to run it around and once it burped and started to bog I turned on the headlight and started to run fine…thank god for that one…I’d never would have figured that one out. That’s why this forum is so essential…we have the opportunity to learn from others hardships who have gone through the agony.
Secondly. I used an unlit propane torch to test for a manifold leak and it kicked so I investigated that next…turns out the intake manifold was cracked! Gooped that all up with gasket maker for the time being. Hesitant to buy Amazon products and wonder if best to buy a used original piece…(had bought an Amazon maintenance kit…air filter, plug, whatever else…and the air filter came apart and allowed dirt into the carb/motor. Went back to a cleaned original. So in other words you have to be careful what buy from Amazon).
Thirdly, haven’t checked yet but will check the inlet valve lash…since it still doesn’t start the way I’d like…but it is an older bike and all.
thanks to all who have read and future enthusiasts who will need to read…lol.
