1997 vt1100 spirit no start after carb rejet, velocity stacks


  • Hey all! I recently rebuilt my vt1100 carbs with the max performance carb kit, and velocity stacks. I have the lowest sizes of the jets in the kit, and I am getting a no start. I can get it to run for a few seconds on ether. I have compression, spark, and fuel. My spark plugs are not a reliable source of rich or lean, as my bike burns a little bit of oil. It just turns over and over, Ive messed with the air fuel screws from 1 turn out to 4 turns out. Two shims on each needle, took off all the emissions and vac system, plugged the carb vac ports. I would think it's running super lean, if it won't start on its own pilot jets, and only consistent runs off of starting fluid. But, I can't be for sure because the plugs are dark from oil. I'm at 1k feet elevation, so nothing crazy. I'm out of ideas! Anyone have any ideas or recommendations?



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