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Triple Jim · April 12th, 2024, 05:25 AM

Hello Bryce, welcome!

You mentioned "throttle bodies", but I assume this is a US bike with two carburetors, correct?

Don't use starter fluid. The delicate diaphragms in the carbs can be damaged from that, and they're expensive to replace.

I'd start with a compression test. The problem could be valves that aren't sealing, maybe because of rust, or maybe because they've never been adjusted and are no longer seating.

I'll defer to @ducatiman for the question about the decel valve.

April 12th, 2024, 05:25 AM	#2
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Hello Bryce, welcome! You mentioned "throttle bodies", but I assume this is a US bike with two carburetors, correct? Don't use starter fluid. The delicate diaphragms in the carbs can be damaged from that, and they're expensive to replace. I'd start with a compression test. The problem could be valves that aren't sealing, maybe because of rust, or maybe because they've never been adjusted and are no longer seating. I'll defer to @ducatiman for the question about the decel valve.