Umm... yup... and I know exactly when this happened. If we remember, when I was cleaning out the grunge from that old gas, I tweaked the jetting to solve the lean low issue I had. As such, afterwards I was tuning. It had a hickup shortly after I got started, but after that, was going well but never could get it in tune right.
So why did it take my fourth removal to find it? Well when I clean, I start on bottom usually so carbs are on their side. As such, the needle is always lying flat as is the puck. I just never noticed. With new plugs and wires, I was able to clearly see if any cylinder was off. Combined with the symptoms not taking effect until is some throttle, I decided to start from the top. Took off the puck, pulled out the cylinder... needle stayed in the main jet!!!
If I remember, these are those junky needles I was warned about and suspected were in. I will look into seeing if I can get Honda and will contact TIMS again. If no luck at either, is there a tertiary recommendation? In addition, probably those screw caps too if it doesn't come out well.
Bikes and work have had me so busy, not really able to be active on here
At least I KNOW this will solve the problem. If it doesn't then I am absolutely out of ideas. Broken needle in the one carburetor that was not showing signs of a perfect combustion? I will cry if this doesn't solve it.
