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by Pietruck
Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 6422

Re: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance

Hi,

OK, I re-cleaned the carb. It turns out the issue was not related to the carb. It is the drive belt and clutch weights (pads). The engine is running fantastic, but the lack of speed is do to the belt and clutch.

Any recommendations for these? I have seen a lot of postings regarding the belt ...
by Pietruck
Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 6422

Re: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance

Hi,

Yes, it came with the stock airbox. I checked it and it is clean. Good suggestion on the exhaust. It seems the exhaust is flowing freely, but can't hurt to check it.

Thanks,
by Pietruck
Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 6422

Re: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance

Hi,

Yes, I was able to download a PDF copy of the manual which was very helpful.

Thanks,

Pietruck
by Pietruck
Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 6422

Re: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance

Hi swimmingfree,

OK, I will re-clean the carb and see if I get improvement.

Thanks for the quick reply!

Pietruck
by Pietruck
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 6422

1988 Elite E - Sluggish Performance

Hi,

I am attempting to bring a 1988 Elite E back to life that I acquired at a garage sale. I have done the following:

1. Cleaned gas tank.
2. Replaced fuel lines.
3. Replaced petcock - previous owner had installed a non vacuum version.
4. Removed and thoroughly cleaned carb.
5. Check spark plug ...