Here’s my issue. I have a 2002 Deuce that ran fine with the exception of a timing chain noise, so I replaced the tensioner shoes and made sure to keep everything in time. But now it won’t stay running without the choke out. I inspected the carb bowl, main jet, and slow jet, and all was clean. The only thing I can think of is that maybe I didn’t adjust the pushrods correctly. At TDC I got the pushrods to zero lash, did four turns, and waited for the lifters to bleed down. Please help!
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Usually, the condition that you describe comes about when the pilot jet becomes blocked.
However, if the bike was running correctly prior to replacing cam chain tensioners, you may want to go back and readjust your pushrods. It is of utmost importance that the tappet is on the cam’s base circle on each pushrod you are adjusting.
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