spree starving for fuel

[fra]

Have 85 spree that has not run for 3-4 years. Replaced the gas and it fires but will not run. Starving for fuel. Checked vaccum line and there is vaccum, but fuel is not flowing from fuel valve. What should I do. Also have 85 Aero 50 and it runs like a top. Thanks

fra

[odinxxix]

check to make sure that the tank is not clogged, remove petcock and see if fuel flows from the tank if it does then clean or replace petcock. are you sure it is enough vacuum? pull the 2 hoses off and suck on the bottom one and see if fuel flows from the top hose.

[fra]

Thanks I will pull the hoses and check.
fra

[ciccanti38]

help i have an 86 spree it also is starving for fuel pulled the vacuum line and sucked and gas came out but installed it back on the manifold and tried to start it and i get no fuel to the carb anyone know what could be the problem

[bc117]

you need to take the carb apart and see if the float is allowing fuel to enter the bowl

[Bear45-70]

The needle is probably stuck closed.

[ciccanti38]

there is no vacuum to open the petcock but when i remove the air boot and cover the intake with my hand i regain vacuum and the bike will start

[Bear45-70]

Are you leaving the throttle closed when trying to start it?to

[ciccanti38]

got it to start and run sounds perfect but wont pull me up the road and im only 160 lbs any suggestions

[killingspree1985]

had this problem.....its the carb...... look at post spree wont go and click on the link bear posted and ur problem will be fixed..