86 Yamaha XT 350, Starting, Throttle hanging on,

[Baldrick]

Hi everybody, new member here,

I have recently acquired an 1986, XT 350,     Anybody know the correct procedure for starting from cold.       Also when warmed up the throttle hangs on at about 2000 revs when I come to a halt, it will drop back if I just blip it a couple of times, I have checked the shut off cable, and the primary carb piston is not sticking open.

Regards Baldrick, Xt 350, CB250RS, and plethora of MZ's 

[Bojer]

HI

I'd suggest you thoroughly check the state of the intake rubbers - they often persish and make starting hard and give a weak mixture which could explain both problems .

Best of luck !

[Baldrick]

Thanks for that Bojer,

 intake rubbers look Ok, but while I was down there noticed that the throttle spindle nut was only finger tight so got a 12mm spanner on it and hay presto now I have got a proper throttle !!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers,   Baldrick, Xt 350, CB250RS, and plethora of MZ's