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Barn find shake out check out after 10 years idle.

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If you didn’t do it yet, clean the carbs thoroughly. Check the pilot jet to make sure all openings are clear.
Clutches may be sticking after sitting for a while. It may or may not clear up.
as far as steering, these long tracks are not the greatest for turning sharp. It’s worsened immensely if there’s too much pressure on the front skid shock.
You can adjust front ski shocks for more tension and loosen front skid shock to take pressure of front of track. Do one or the other, not both at once. Usually the skid one is adjusted first. Adjust it so it’s just loose, then tighten about 1/2 turn. Check each time after any adjustment.
 
Are your plugs black and wet after you let it idle? Run NGK BR9EYA plugs as they are less prone to fouling. You probably have BR9ES in there now. Idling that long is warm is not ideal. Make sure oil pump is in sync with idle and full throttle. When you can, check oil usage. My 93 Pantera 550 smoked like crazy when cold but did not use excess oil. Warm it did not smoke a lot. Check your pilot air screw. It should be about 1 to 1 1/4 turns out.
 
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