I have a v star 2004 that idles down to slowly i cleaned the carbs and ajusted every thing it to spec cabels ect. what could be the broblem

More than likely the carbs are plugged up(makes the no idle, popping from the intake or pipe and sometimes hard starting), and/or a vacuum line(s) Is loose/broken, and the carbs are probably out of sync (makes the high sticking idle/little to no idle). I have many article written about cleaning the carbs and fuel system. Get the carbs and fuel system cleaned out if you are not familiar with the process.

Only Info I see is "Homelite Chain Saws" - not much to go on.
Most saws have two carb adjustment screws, Hi, and Lo.
Assuming the saw will start and run enough to warm up, then
adjust the Lo screw in, clockwise, until the motor starts to slow down,
turn only about 1/8 turn at a time. From the point where it starts to slow down, turn it out about 1/4 turn. This should give you a decent idle. Now pull the throttle, and see what happens.
A - Saw runs up to speed, but dies off, or starts to slow on it's own.
turn Hi idle screw out about 1/4 turn.
B - Saw speeds up, but runs sluggish, fat - not real hi end.
Turn Hi screw IN, about 1/8 or so, and try again, or adjust
while running at full throttle. (best way)
IF it won't run well, try turning both screws all the way in to seat them, then come back out about 1-1/2 to 2 turns. this should get you in the ballpark to set things up as above.

Once the saw is running well, adjust the idle screw to a smooth idle but slow enough that the chain stops moving.

Stay safe

sir,please check your throttle cable from handle grip to carburetor i think your cable is not good.because of the idle.or you need to adjust also your air screw and gas

Sounds like you have a clogged jet. remove carbs and jets and clean. and DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT use sea foam. It really doesnt clean anything.

hav u disassembled the carbs and cleaned um in solvent-may be gummed up from age etc--ajusting jets can be done but takes proper values n knowhow cause to rich to lean can damage a motor

there is not precised position you screw in for more idle and screw back for less.....

Sounds like the fuel filter is pluged or you got crud in the carbs and they will need took apart and cleaned.

ALWAYS have a fire extinguisher at hand when working on carburetors.
Drain the carburetors. There should be a screw on the lower side of each carb float bowl. Remove the screw then replace it after the fuel drains. Remove the water trap bowl at the bottom of the petcock, (gas valve). Is there any water or trash in the bowl? Drain a cup of gas from the tank. Is there any water or trash in the cup? Dump it, clean it and re-mount it, (not all bikes have a water trap bowl). Turn the gas back on and wait a minute for the carbs to fill with gas. If the bike doesn't start and run properly then shut off the gas and remove the carburetors from the engine.

FOR EACH carb > Remove the float bowl and clean the entire carb with a spray carb cleaner from the auto parts store. Wear protective goggles to avoid getting spray in your eyes. Spray into all the little airways and fittings in the carb. Remove the idle screw and the air screw on the outside throat of the carb and spray into the screw holes as well.
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Be sure to put these two screws back in the same hole they came out of. IMPORTANT > do not tighten these two adjusters down. Only screw these in until they LIGHTLY seat. Now turn each adjuster one and one half turns outward. Before putting the slides back in the throat of the carbs, Move the clip on the jet needle one notch lower. Put the rest of the carb back together and install the carbs. Sync the carbs such that the slides on both carbs move at the same exact instant when the throttle is slowly turned from idle speed. This process should get you back on the road.


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• Check to see that the choke is not partially on.
• Drain the carbs and clean them with B12 chemtool or any other good carb cleaner. The main jets in the carbs are probably gummed up. To clean the carbs properly they will need to be removed from the bike. Be sure to balance and synchronize the carbs when reinstalling.
• Remove and clean the petcock water trap and clean the trap of water and rust etc. If a filter screen is present clean it as well.
• Set idle speed to factory specs. Do not use gas with Ethanol.

This should fix the bog problem.

Setting the idle speed faster does not help?

• Check to see that the choke is not partially on.
• Inspect the ignition wires at the switch and through the wiring harness all the way to the battery and the alternator. Look for loose connections and abraded wires.
• Drain the carbs and clean them with B12 chemtool or any other good carb cleaner. The idle circuit in the carbs is probably gummed up. To clean the carbs properly they will need to be removed from the bike. Be sure to synchronize and balance the carbs when reinstalling.
• Remove and clean the petcock water trap and clean the trap of water and rust etc. If a filter screen is present clean it as well.
• Set idle speed to factory specs. Do not use gas with Ethanol.
• Check battery condition and alternator output.