Motorcycle Repair: 1982 XT250 with no power, fuel mixture, xt250


Question
hi there.. i just bought this bike and it has lots of juice in 1st gear, but when it hits 2nd and third it just bogs like crazy unless you slowly ease into the throttle.. even then its very slow and sluggish.. help me??

Answer
Travis,

check the air filter for clogging.
The carb jets could be gummed up,
try filling the float bowl with carb
cleaner and let it sit awhile or
do a full carb cleaning.

It might be a good idea to
see what the compression is like.
It needs at least 130psi to run well.

Check your plug color for clues on fuel mixture,
is it white/lean, black/rich or tan/good color?

Make sure the brakes aren't dragging and the
choke is not on.