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Idle only, no run!

Joined Dec 2003
31 Posts | 0+
Santa Rosa, USA
I just torn down my 2002 501E, after a season and a half of riding. I thought it was time to inspect the cam and rockers as well as fix the pesky e-start clutch. The bike ran fine though. I just finished putting it back together and it starts immediately idles but as soon as I try to crack the throttle it dies, choke or not. I didn't remove the carb or head so nothing should have changed there. Anybody had a simular problem? Any ideas?
 
If its a carb problem I would venture a guess that the main jet is plugged. Possibly gummed up from sitting. I pull my carb and clean it with water and degreaser every third ride. Blow it dry with compressed air. Not too much pressure.
 
OK, I'm going to give myself a blondie and pretend like I never asked this question. Turns out that even though I stuffed a rag in the intake, some water got in while I was cleaning the engine and made it's way to the float bowl. Drained it and all is well.
 

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