well had the tank off a few days ago, and spritz the hell out of all the stuff that had anything that I could see that had a spring, cable, or lever, or anything else that I thought needing spritzing. the idler knob is still stuck. took the bike to work last night and the bike died on me a few times, both while moving and coming to a stop. couldn't maintain the rpm's. the rpm's would drop to zero whenever I pulled the clutch in. me thinks there might be something else going on. will have to yank the carbs and spark plugs off and taker a close look. I did have a leaking petcock this winter. might have to invest in a more modern steed if my findings are dire.