Cool! Another noob...
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I actually mean that in a good way.
Welcome... I'm no guru mechanic here for sure, but I've learned a lot in the last few years.
Are you ready to become mechanical then?
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If you don't have it already you should first get a manual. Download the one online here... but it's also really nice to have the Clymer printed manual. Or the Haynes but I like Clymer.
Amongst much other great reading in those you'll find
the 3000 mile tune up list.
(You can also find it in past discussions here ... use the search box above
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.. lots.)
Generally it's...
Plugs
Filters
Oil
Timing / points
Valves
Carburators
Once you know all of those things have been made proper, then you can diagnose problems,
if there are any ![Undecided :-\](http://forums.sohc4.net/Smileys/default/undecided.gif)
. ... Any of these things individually will make it run better, or not at all. All of these things together can make it run
really great!I myself have come to quite enjoy ALL of the above.