1983 Maxim 750 gas pouring out the exhaust

Hi

I have a slight problem starting my bike this year, the bike will start and
run at an idle but will not run if you give it gas. I noticed gas was coming
out the drain hole in the left exhaust. I checked the No. 1 cylinder spark
plug and it is wet, the cylinder is cold which tells me it is not firing. I
checked the spark and it is good for that cylinder. Any ideas as what to
check next?

Thanks

Digger

 

Without compression it won't light. Have you checked that, yet?


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I had a similar problem with my old 2-cycle, ended up to be the jet in
the carb. Gas was just flying out into the exhaust instead of a nice
spray.