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Thread: 185s will only start if I blow air in the carb

  1. #1
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    Oct 2022
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    Alabama
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    185s will only start if I blow air in the carb

    82' 185s with 223cc big bore kit

    The bike was rebuilt top end but will not start

    The only way to get it to run is to grab my blower and idle air straight in to the carb and it will start 1st pull but won't stay running after I pull the blower away anyone got any idea

    Side note it has a new carburetor with a #110 and a #42 I have more jets from my 85 shadow (I did take it apart to clean) and it has160psi

    When I did the top end I couldnt figure out which side the rings face

    The rings had a B and BW on them I assume they letters were supposed to be face up it may or may not have anything to do with it my problem

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
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    Edmond, KS
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    To me, it sounds like you're running rich since you have to force feed extra air into your engine. The "new" carb probably doesn't help much either. They are known for being difficult, to put it mildly. Another possibility is that your valve clearances may not be right.

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