Originally Posted by
Windays
Took it out and tried it, it won't even stay running. reset back to factory needle settings and it just dies after 3-4 seconds. I can keep it running if I consistently blip the throttle every couple of seconds. It's running like crap at this point though and it shifts but if you give it any throttle after it shifts it just pegs the redline instantly. I can't really see where it would be leaking as well, it doesn't look like any fuel or vapors are spraying from around the head, the carb or the needles. The chassis from the fuel tank back is definitely covered in fuel residue though. Appreciate the help but I think this thing may have been a dud from the factory. I mean even during break in I had tons of trouble keeping this thing going. I'll chalk it up as a $500 mistake. I'm just gonna use it as target practice and pack it with some Tannerite and send it on it's way.
have you re tightened all of the engine screws after the initial run in? Have you removed the clutch and checked the front bearing, etc… Just because something is loose doesn’t mean it will leak fuel. Also have you mentioned that from the fuel tank back is covered with fuel. You could have a small crack in the fuel tank.