Help. Up against a hard deadline to fix the carb on my TE 450

Sorry guys for the poor explanation on my part:


The fuel leaking condition is not present anymore. I think the carb can be ruled out as the swap resulted in no change


It's the other condition, Stumble/stall/poor idle that pops up after 5/10 minutes of operation that still exists.

I will check for vac leaks, but this doesn't strike me as a problem that would develop as the bike warms up/runs for a bit???? I know the rubber intake manifold often crumbles and dies but mine looks perfect.

Are there any other parts to check in the ignition system beyond the coil/spark plug lead. Spark plug has been changed to new (no difference)

Thanks.

Bugs

No need to be sorry .. You explained it well enough in post #17 ....

Did your own theory not pan out?

Ray Ray,

Haven't been able to test the bike yet but hope to do so within the hour. Will advise.

Cheers,

Bugs

I hope you got it!!!

Hey Bugs, Say hellow to my Buddy "Cody Winn" he'll be there too. I work with him here in AZ. He rides an 08 KTM 450EXC. Just ask him about having his KTM upside down in a 6ft. deep rut a few weeks ago riding with Timmy. It'll blow his mind. Have fun and ride safe.

Success! And not a moment too soon.

It ended up being a failed/failing coil. Today I ripped down to Mike's (Husky NW) as he told me he had a coil but couldn't get it up here to Canada overnight. Installed. All is back to normal as of 9:00 pm west coast time.

We leave for Baja tomorrow morning at 6:30 am! That is a little to close for comfort.

Thanks to all for your helpful advice. Café Husky rocks!

Over and out for at least a couple of weeks. It's Baja time!

Regards,

Bugsinteeth

Sweet and good luck and ride safe out there....

Thanks for the update, good luck and be safe!