78 intruder wont stay running

[heiner921]

So I had my 78 intruder 440 running and riding 2 years ago.. been sitting for 2 years... got it back out fir this coming winter.. I cleaned the carbs and cleaned out the fuel tank. changed fuel lines and added new gas... It will start if I hold throttle wide open... let off the throttle to let sled idle and it will die... any thought will be appreciated.

[Lloyd (ljm)]

 There will be some plugged passages in the carbs. At the least the pilot system.

 The best way to clean them is with an ultra sonic cleaner. I have also had good results soaking them in Pin-Sol

[heiner921]

Will the sonic cleaner or the pin - sol wreck any of the rubber

[Dandb7]

I wouldn't use 100% Pine-Sol on rubber......if it's well diluted you shouldn't have any issues...

100% Pine-Sol works really well on aluminum casings......just fully cover the part , let it sit for 1 day and brush off the dirt..

[Lloyd (ljm)]

 ultra sonic cleaning won't hurt the rubber.

 I usually completely disassemble the carbs prior to cleaning

[heiner921]

got it running...pilot jet was plugged solid!

[Lloyd (ljm)]

Those pesky plugged pilot jets do keep them from idling

 Glad you got it running!