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Originally Posted by pcast01
I figured I what have to adjust the valves soon anyways so I will check the gaps and change accordingly.
This seems strange to be happening now because besides the bike running lean I have put over 600 miles on it and it would stay running. It does seem like the gas isn't making it to the carb either. I'm not very mechanically inclined but I am just making some observations.
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It very well could be another issue, or a combination of issues. I am just suggesting starting with the valve lash because more than half of the time that is the culprit. Followed closely by vacuum leaks. I also brought it up first because you stated you saw smoke from the intake port, which is not normal for a properly seated and sealed intake valve.
As far as fuel not making it to the carb, it could be an issue with the tank vacuum locking, aka the tank is getting negative pressure buildup because the cap is not venting air in like it is supposed to. While not super common, it is a known problem on the Hawks, and could very well be a similar issue with the Magicians. The other possibility is that the float or float valve in the carburetor is stuck, thus cutting off fuel flow to the carb. This would be an easy thing to check for and fix. Try tapping on the carb bowl and body from a couple of different angles/positions, and see if the fuel starts flowing in.