Carburetor Problem

[trucker]

I hope someone can help me. When I start my 86 sportster the does not idle it runs but its like someone is holding the throttle wide open.

Trucker

 

[madison]

We need more information here. Could be a few things. Cable stuck? Intake gasket leak? Probably a couple more.

 

[hillbill]

Mine leaks gas when the valve is on...have to turn it just barely on and make sure to off when I park.

 

[earsha]

I would check the needle and sear and float level if this just started happening . Also make sure the float has no gas in it.

Earsha

 

[hillbill]

hmmmm, lemme check the sear and float level.

HillBill

 

[jacoh]

New battery. Installed myself. On final startup on a trip yesterday, got a racheting sound. Push started it. At home, shut off and then tried to start again.

Jacoh

 

[hillbill]

Your voltage regulator isn't grounded, check the fastners and the mount on the
down tubes.

Hillbill

 

[jacoh]

All the cables and wires appear fine. An interesting aside - when turning in at home on the trip home, I noticed that the light, dash lights worked, but the turn signals wouldn't work - that condition remains. The racheting sound comes from the lower right rear inside the right cover. I suppose I'll have to take it in for an assist Tuesday morning.

 

[dynamike]

Anybody get any more info from Trucker. First thing I would check would be the throttle cable and the idle set screw.