Quote: Brakes, there is next to NO pad on the back brakes. Front looks ok.
On the carbs. I leaned them out some but then when it came to starting. I am having difficulty again. When the needles were being held by the guides it started like a champ. Now, lots of trouble.
Carbs: gotta give us more detail to go on...your bike is now hard-starting with the enrichener (a/k/a "choke") full on (pulled out all the way)?