[bandit]

Last fall I noticed the bike popping and not riding well 'til it warmed up, but didn't think much of it.



Over the winter I replaced the carb float bowl gaskets, and did a few other little things.



I just took it for its first ride of the year yesterday. It worked fine at first. Then I parked and let it rest for a few hours. When I rode it again, it wouldn't reach full power and felt very much like it felt last year when it wasn't warmed up (regardless of how warm I let it get).



I figured it was maybe the old gas, so I filled with fresh and rode it around for 20 minutes. It was pretty much the same. A few times it seemed to spark to life very briefly, but then quickly subside again.



It's not the stator/CDI I don't think. I had that problem once and put in an Ignitech. This cut-off isn't as quick. It's just a general bogginess and lack of power.



Maybe I need new spark plugs? I've ordered some and will put them in this weekend. I just figured I'd ask you guys as you know so much about these old bikes. Maybe this is a common occurrence and you can point me in the right direction.

keep an eye on my thread,[just in case something rings true] ill post it in 10 minutes.gotta look to the mrs,and her cutting in.

 

[bandit]

if your bike has been left out all winter in the windy city....

im gonna guess you have a massive air leak.the rubbers on your boots etc,have gone hard,clips slack etc.

you have 6 possible joints that can leak air,check them well before you move on to other possible causes