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1987 KAWASAKI GPX750

 My bike holds on to revs after the throttle is closed and then gradually returns to tick-over. I think I’ve checked all the usual suspects for air leakage, which I’ve assumed is the cause of the problem. Inlet stubs are properly clamped to the inlet manifold and carb bodies, are pliable and don’t appear to have cracks or splits. The throttle/choke cables are properly routed and move freely,

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