200x problems

[larscustoms]

I have 83 honda atc 200x that I have a hard time getting to run. I have good spark and fuel. It runs great when I can get it to kick over but it takes me about 15 minutes to get it to start. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do to solve this problem? I really like this trike and would like to keep it for awile. please help

[AutoXer]

sounds like a dirty carb ... have you cleaned it or better yet got a kit for it?

[larscustoms]

I have cleaned it. no difference would a carb rebuild kit fix the problem?

[MonroeMike]

Adjust the valves.

[big yeller]

agreed adjust the valves...had the same problem on my kawasaki bayou.

[Fungo Wizard]

I had an 87 250x quad that was doing the same thing to me. It had good spark and a clean carb, but would not fire. By chance I changed the spark plug and it started every kick and ran great. Sounds way too easy, but i would rule that out definately before i ripped the cover off and started adjusting the valves.

[RodKnockRacing]

yeah throw a new plug in it

[larscustoms]

k thanks will try

[200XMichigan]

Mine had a leak around the exhaust gasket, starts a lot better now that it had enough back pressure. Also could be a leak on the carb side.