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    03 400ex please help

    I just bought an 03 400ex and it doesn't want to start i have to pull it behind my truck for 5 minutes to make it run. when it finally starts up the exhaust pipes start glowing. it has a slight backfire out of the carb too. what could be causing this.

    it has a curtis sparks exhaust and 165 jet. I have no idea if thats the right jetting for this bike. Its how I bought it. and it was sitting for a while so the carb might be a little clogged I really have no idea. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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    Re: 03 400ex please help

    Originally posted by lillbro11
    I just bought an 03 400ex and it doesn't want to start i have to pull it behind my truck for 5 minutes to make it run. when it finally starts up the exhaust pipes start glowing. it has a slight backfire out of the carb too. what could be causing this.

    it has a curtis sparks exhaust and 165 jet. I have no idea if thats the right jetting for this bike. Its how I bought it. and it was sitting for a while so the carb might be a little clogged I really have no idea. Any help is greatly appreciated.
    I would take the carb off and clean it really good. Take the jets out and make sure they are clean and clear of any buildup.
    2001 416EX with Sparks X-6, FCR 39mm, ELKA Triple rates with cans, Burgard +3+1 A-Arms, Elka Linkage with Custom Axis Rear shock, Denton Steering Stabilizer, WISECO 87mm 11:1 with Hotcams Stage II, FDO Heavy Duty Head Studs, WB Rev Box, K&N Air Filter, Cascade Parking Brake Blockoff, AC racing Pro Peg nerfs, Renthal Sprockets, Renthal bars, DG bumper, DG Swing arm Skid, RPM 2+2 axle, speed locknut, Magura Jack Hydraulic Clutch

    1988 TRX350R ported by NRPD, ESR TRX5, PWK 38mm A/S, Gibson Long Travel A-Arms, Elka Quad Rate longtravels, Laeger Swinger, ESR reed block

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