Amal 89B-1AK Carby & SR1 Magneto problems

[Brian 54G80S]

Hi all,
good news. Managed to clean the ATD easily enough and it isn't the problem.
Spriddler was spot on, Operator error....I didn't understand the operation of the choke (air lever). I assumed it was like any other choke...pull it out to choke the carby and push it in for normal run.
Bike started first kick today and as soon as I pulled the air lever towards me it ran beautifully at 3/4 - full throttle.
Still more work to do on the fuel leak at the carby but I'm going to take the bike for a short shake down ride this weekend.
Thanks again for all the advice from everyone.

[SPRIDDLER]

Operator error....I didn't understand the operation of the choke (air lever). I assumed it was like any other choke...pull it out to choke the carby and push it in for normal run.

We've all been there in one way or another, Brian.

Many, very many years ago when I had just moved hastily into an unfurnished rented flat during a rather turbulent phase of life (women, eh? ) I nipped out and bought a VHS player from Currys, but it hadn't dawned on me til I got home and unpacked it that I needed a TV as well.