resolution . . .
thanks everyone
it turned out to be the carbs needed cleaning pretty badly and mainly the pilot jets i think. it now starts ok. i also replaced the hd leads and the spark plugs but it was still failing to start so took the carbs off again once i had the right screwdriver to get the pilot jets out. it now starts fine. by the way mandelmax - the pilot jet is not the one which you have to screw out a certain number of turns. this is the timing screw i think? the pilot jets just screw in inside the carbs and i think are mainly for getting petrol through to start the bike. i took the little timing screws out too and gave them a clean for good measure.
just learning about all this but enjoying the process too.
thanks everyone for your help.
much appreciated.
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