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Novice Rider Looking for help cold starting 71 Trophy 500

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I spent last summer fixing up this 1971 T100C Trophy 500, a gift from my father-in-law before he past away. Triumph of Seattle referred me to a local expert to help me work on the bike. Full rebuild of the engine, new carb, your name it we likely did it. I was able to ride the bike last fall, but I haven't been able to get it to start in 2020. The bike has been on a battery tender all winter, now I am looking for ways to get this bike started again. Any help is appreciated. - Jeff

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Hello, welcome to the site. Looks like you did a nice job. First guess is that old fuel has clogged and gunked up the carb while the bike has sat. Happens all the time with fuel that has ethanol in it.
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I have never worked on a Amal but I suspect it is very much like cleaning any carb. Those Vintage guys will be able to give you all the info. you couild amagine. Good bunch of guys over there.
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