Starting, and carb settings.

[merlin]

My East Coaster used to start fairly well 5/6 kicks now if I go out can take 10 minutes when parked for a short time.If you stop switch off then on first kick.Have just fitted air filter as original.Any clues where to start(pun intended)
Regards,
Merlin

[John Wakefield]

As you say it was ok before you fitted air filter, carb settings may need looking at. The settings for the S25/6 carb on your bike are as follows:

Main jet 180
Pilot jet 35
Needle 3 1/2
Needle set out (distance from bottom of slide to tip of needle) 1.94 inches
Throttle slide 3
If all in order it may be that the air screw needs adjusting, turn clockwise to richen & anti clockwise to weaken mixture. The mixture should be set as weak as possible consistant with steady reliable idling speed.

[merlin]

Thanks John will investigate and let you know.