Getting Your Yamaha XT 350 Carb Running Right Again
If you've spent any time wrenching on an old dual-sport, you know the yamaha xt 350 carb is legendary for being both clever and incredibly annoying. It's a dual-carb setup—specifically the Teikei YDIS (Yamaha Dual Intake System)—and while it was a neat piece of engineering in the 80s and 90s, it's often the biggest hurdle to getting a vintage XT350 back on the trail. If your bike is surging, popping, or refusing to idle without the choke, you aren't alone. These carbs are finicky, but once you understand how they work, they aren't actually that scary. ...