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8 years in the barn (HELP!!)

8 years in the barn (HELP!!)

Adam said 2009-06-18 02:51

well i just bought a 1979 xs 1100 and i am trying despertly to get her going again. The bike has sat in a barn for the last 8 years and i happen to see it on craigs and just had to have it... I have changed the oil took the carbs out, cleaned them and put the back on. flushed the gas tank and pulled the plugs but se wont start.. shes getting spark and fule and acts like she going to turn over but wont.. any ideas? please help!!!

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