Sounds like a starter clutch is in your near future. As for the lean and running hot, I'll agree that sounds correct. That could be the air filter letting too much air in, or it could be dirty jets that have a coat of varnish on them and restricting fuel flow. Either way, try running a can of Seafoam thru with your gas and see if that cleans the carbs up. Also, get a new filter for the airbox. If you go to individual pod filters before you get it running right, you're just asking for multiple headaches. Get it running right before you start to modify it. That way, at least you know what you are fighting and why you are fighting it.
Thats my 2 cents worth and I'm sticking to it.
