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bring a trailer listing.

it wouldn't idle at all if the fuel level was too low. it has to be high enough to hit the pilot. that being said, the fact it needs the slide raised that much which will draw fuel from the needle circuit tells me it -might-  be too lean.  thinking about it a bit more..it could Aldo be fuel starvation... in regards to feed. if the petcock or tank vent is clogged, it may not be able  to refill the bowl in 10 Mins of idling.  try to idle it w the gas cap off the bike. if it still dies, then put cap back on, check flow of petcock.  for, a minute into a bucket . watch it. if it decreases pretty quick, might be that.if all that checks out.. might be electrical but, thats a different ball game

sounds like the pilot isnt the right size or the fuel level is incorrect. sounds like the pilot is too small IMHO

oh fuck no.

yup. ditch those filters. either get all foam unis or a y boot. correct info on lines above

likely, for sure, since its unknown and i know that bike sat for many years not run.

by the way.. the brass choke tube ont he TH carb isn't used. it all feeds off the left.

looks great! enjoy it!

thats not really how it went down, but ok. he was told/sold how to have it done and just went along w it. Like said, i know both of them.

i have a hard time believing that wheel/brake is as light as an rd disc hub with a fzr or similar rotor and an aluminum caliper & hoop. It might be, im not sure.

dont get me wrong, its cool as fuck, id love to have it on my T500, but thats a drum brake bike that could use a better drum.

it's not necessary to do.

i think that also changed mid 74, the single fin vs split fin. IMHO unless you are cutting the head, a bunch, doesn't matter performance wise.   

   = lifestyle choices.

there were parts and the complete bike. I did get 2 sets of wheels from him, beautiful set of side covers, seat, tail section, etc.  IMHO it s a 'parts tart', doesn't visually flow and lots of 'race' parts on a stock motor. the number plate/twin headlight things needs to be thrown in a trash compactor.

the front end IS sweet,.. if it were on a 73 and back bike, for sure. I mean, taste is objective, of course. and i also have a cheap steel tank on my lightweight, but it's not a show bike and the only safe lighter option would have been aluminum.  So, i get using a 'cheap' tank, but ffs. 

i have no other hobbies.     

to quote Tommy boy:

" I can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking my head up a bull's ass, but I'd rather take a butcher's word for it."