Honda Passport C70 Choke/Carb Issue?

Just recently purchased a Honda C70 Passport scooter. The thing was garaged for the last decade so hasn't seen more than 100 miles in the last few years.

The bike has been running perfectly up until yesterday. With the choke off (pushed in) the bike still revs very very high, as if the choke is still out, and when I pull the choke on (pulled out) it seems to idle lower and then rev very high again.

Wondering where I should start looking to remedy the situation. The cable seems to be engaging/disengaging the choke.

Could it be that the carb needs to be dipped, cleaned? Jets? Floats? Not too familiar with carbs other than the basic assembly…

any and all help appreciated! Honda Passport C70 Choke Carb Issue

Inspect little things first.
Check the air filter - clean or replace as necessary.
Check the air box intake - small animals like to build nests in tight areas.
check the condition of the intake manifold - specifically for cracks and a tight seal to the carburetor.
Next would be to remove the carburetor - completely disassemble and clean it.

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