Resurrection of the non-winterpoof bike

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Resurrection of the non-winterpoof bike

Resurrection of the non-winterpoof bike 
Ryan said 2009-10-17 18:46 
 
I bought my 1979 CX500 Custom 2 years ago. I rode it for the summer and then stored it in a storage unit over the winter in North Dakota. I didnt know much about the storage of motorcycles and I stupidly did not winterize it at all.

I have now moved and want to get it running again a few months ago I was riding it but occasionally the bike would bog down to the point that it would stop. It felt as if I ran out of gas, but there was still plenty of gas.

I have now started to work on it. I have drained the fuel, replaced the aging fuel lines and the fuel filter. I wanted some opinion on if I should do anything to the carbs. Should I try to start it now with what ive done or should I replace, rebuild, or even touch the carb???

Thanks in advance,

Ryan 
 
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