[dragula81]

Originally Posted by gambit22

. Also, I hear a "poofing" noise that seems to be coming out of the carburetor, I assume it's the gas that's not being ignited. I also about destroyed my driveway with an extremely loud backfire . I am about ready to seek professional help, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something obvious.

Sounds to me like your dist is 180 degrees off. Both of these reactions sound like a dist 180 off especially if it backfires out the carb.

Check your timing as stated above. MAKE SURE your on the compression stroke.