My bike wont idle correctley. what should i do first to try and fix that? i know the carbs may need to be cleaned because it sat for 1-2 years. if i clean them and it does not fix the problem, then what?

clean plug .. although new plug if old fuel or unbalanced carb it may quickly foul. if this works you may need help to work out whats causing plug to foul.

Have you cleaned the tank, fuel can cause steel to rust, drain carbs and blow the jets out. Then make sure you change (or fit) the in line fuel filter, they are cheap and easy to replace and save problems like this.

try replaceing the slow jet inside the carb its 3.95 part little brass screw inside card tech at harley said if that jets plugd bike wont hold a idle it mite start but no idle i replaced mine and bike runs fine i had the same problem trust me that little screw will be the difference in running and not running it has tiny pin holes that will never be cleand out good enough spend the 4 bucks its worth it easy fix take carb off remove the bottem of carb off ull see the jets the slow jet is the 1 that is deep down the hole its a little brass screw with pin holes in it

Start by removing and cleaning the carb, it may not need any parts.
also change the oil, fit new air filter, new spark plug, and check the valve clearances

If no fuel stabilizer was added while the bike sat for a year or so.
It is most likely bad fuel with gum deposits.
This can can create some problematic symptoms for you.

It is vital the bad fuel to be cleared from tank/lines and carbs.
You may need the fuel system cleaned as the gum deposits can cause major headaches in the carbs and jets. If the system is not cleaned and even after you get the bike running, you could be miles away and have the fuel fowl jets/injectors, causing shut down.

Check the spark plugs carefully. Oil on the plugs may just need cleaning. Once you get the bike running the oil should burn off if the rings are still in good shape.

Motor needs clean Air, Clean Gas and a hot spark.

Good luck!

first of all i would change the spark plug, then change fuel and makle sure ,carb is letting in fuel make sure , float is not stuck

I would remove and clean the sparkplugs - sounds like one may be fouled.

When removing the pilot jet screw, count the number of turns to remove. Put the screw back the same number of turns then unscrew 1/4 turn.
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i had the same problem ! i dont know how but there was water mxit in my tank and i dumpd the fuel then it was fine