125-200cc 1998 wr250 help

Hey all, did a search and couldn't find anything, although i can miss things that are right in front of me (trees, hills, etc)
I recently got a 1998 wr250 that was a non runner. after finding that the previous owner didn't do the pickup coil plate bolts up and it was moving around in the flywheel, I got it running, but encountered another problem.
I am not to crash hot with 2 strokes & carbs, but the problem i have is the bike is it starts & after a couple of seconds, chokes on revs, stalls on idle and fouls the plug - all withing 30 seconds to a minute. I am assuming it maybe an issue with the carb, but I am happy to hear other thoughts on this.
what I am hoping to find out is the factory settings for the carb to make sure the needle, jets & air screw is correct. I have a 99 manual, but the 250 carb shown is different (looks more like the one on the 360 in the manual)
thanks, & any help appreciated

Hmmm. Possible a carb problem. Having said that, is the air filter clean & not clogged? The engine might just be struggling for air! Is it blowing excessive smoke? If so what colour is the smoke? White or blue? How is the gearbox oil & coolant level? From memory that model had a Mikuni TM38 or TMX38 & the float height can be a bit finicky on some (not all though curiously).
Do check out the jetting database on here! Lots of very useful info!

you should post this in the more vintage are
as in Swedish left kickers

YEA 88s ARE THE LAST OF THE SWEDISH DESIGN THINKIN ITS A MIKUNI VM

Didn't he say 1998?

Errr guys this is a discussion about a 1998 wr250. It's definately Italian.

thanks for the reply. it has a new aircleaner & i have tried without the aircleaner in as well, and i can see no restrictions at all.
it does smoke a fair bit when running, mostly white
i think it has a tmx38 on it by all the mikuni & husqvarna parts breakdowns i have looked at, but i have not adjusted the float as of yet. i was going to pull the carb down & get everything back to factory settings so i have a confirmed base to work from!!

i did have a look in between work & searching for info, but i havent had the chance to have a good look at it....

also apologies for tagging this post with 125-200, i didnt notice that when i did the post!!

i forgot to add, that after starting, i can get a couple of good blips on the throttle, then after 2-3 it will start to bog down when you crack the throttle, and start to drop idle. bike isnt in gear when this is happening, and if you wait a bit (about the amount of time it takes to change the plug which is now wet) it will start again and the process repeats.

oops, my bad

Chris, I have the kick starter you are looking for, for the '98. I left a message on your profile page. Let me know if you are interested. Cheers!