Got the adjuster replaced, and top end back together. re-timed (I am getting quick at it), and went to start up again after I adjusted valves. Ran for maybe a second or two, then died.
No backfires.
-I didn't do anything to the carbs, so I don't assume the bike is getting fuel. I should've pulled a plug just to see if it has any fuel on it.
-The timing is spot on, and it is definitely getting spark.
- I noticed that the left plug is very dark now, from running previously. I am not sure what this means, so is this indicative of say, the bike running rich when it did run?
- When the bike was running, it was idling really high. So some of you told me to check for vacuum leaks. i couldn't find any, but I took the right side intake manifold off to make sure it was seating properly on the carb. It seemed to be, so I put it back on and did my absolute best to make sure it was in the intake as best as possible. Has anyone ever had any trouble with these not seating properly?
- I noticed the carbs sag, just a little bit in the manifolds so I will have to do what Trek did and suspend them with something.
Either way, first plan of action is to check valve clearances again just to ensure I got it 100% correct.