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Old 10 Aug 2008
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xt600 2kf starting problems

what a bastard they can be to start when they are hot, have put K&N filter on plus BSM can on stainless downpipes realise carbs need tuning any advice wood be helpfull??? Bike has been recently rebuilt starts 2nd or 3rd kick when cold,feels like its holding back,understand it needs a tune any ideas on how to do it or were to take it other than rip-off main dealers!!
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Idle mix

is out.
To adjust: start engine - heat it up.
Screw out idle mix screw, engine speed will increase first, the decrease. Screw in a bit till increases again. Leave at it that. Problem solved.

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