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Yes, fuel pump clicks each time the key is turned on. Always. Bike will only start with choke on all the way! If not on all the way, it wont start. Also, it seems that only the rear cylinders are getting warm when idling. Will check spark next on front cylinders.

Thanks for the correction, slides. The bike will turnover again and idle slow again, for another short time. When give a little throttle, it just dies. It slowly decreases in idle, and then dies. I have good spark. Will taking the "out line' off fuel pump tell me anything of fuel pressure, low or high?

Thanks again. Unfortunately, that wasn't my problem. When the bike does idle for 20 secs. , w/air breather out, I can see the floats moving freely. Should I try and up the idle and set the balance between the carbs, or bite the bullet, and take carbs off and clean the jets? Also, to take off the carbs, does the fairing have to be removed or separated?

Prairiehammer, thanks for the response. I actually have both. Bought a 84 project, then came across a 83. Found both fuel petcocks. what tool do u use for the 83? Would channel locks be ok, or 3/8 wrencth? The line in the petcock is in vertical pos. Is that off, on, or reserve? The 84 is in a horizontal position, which one is that? Are the two years the same? Thanks again! I feel like an idoit. Ive had bikes for 40 years, only light shadetree work, but still didn't see them. ugh!

Does each carb have a fuel pump? Different from the main fuel pump that pumps gas to all carbs?

Hi everyone. I became a venture owner a couple weeks ago. Im currently working on trying to get it to stay running. It sat for awhile, but prev. owner new procs. to empty tank and carbs for winter storing. I can start the bike w/choke on but only idles for 20 secs. 1. Where is on/off fuel shutoff. ? I've read its suppose to be by right foot peg, but still can see one. Was it option on the deluxe model? Or hidden by chrome piece? Ive had a bike for over 30 years , but still only a shadetree mechanic. If choke is all way on, and throttle turned 2 mm, bike starts and idles weak for 20 secs. Any suggestions??? 2. Fuel filter is ok. Trying to find jets behind brass covers, which I have loosened. 3. Is there a easy way to test fuel pump.? Ive started it 8 times, so figured gas valve should be on or on reserve, and fuel pump ok? ? 4. Its there an easy way to put on C clip on shifter rod?