Honda XR80R problems with choke?

I have a Honda XR80R and it starts with the choke, and as I ease the choke off it keeps idleing, but once I turn the choke completely off the engine cuts off. I've warmed up the engine by riding with the choke, and i've adjusted the idle both ways, can anyone help me?

Clogged pilot jet in the carburetor.
The pilot jet is used in the idle and slow speed circuits.
The choke adds additional fuel to compensate for the lack of fuel that is restricted by the clogged jet.
When you turn off the choke, there's no fuel being delivered to the engine because of the clogged jet.
The opening of the pilot jet is as thin as a pin head and is easily clogged with dirty gas.
Clean the carburetor - especially the pilot jet.

Inside the carb are at least two jets, the pilot jet and the main jet. The pilot jet controls the idle, the main controls the acceleration.
The choke cuts off air flow thru the carb (doesn't give it more fuel).
So, your engine runs while not getting enough fuel to Really run--
So the idea is that the pilot jet is clogged. Time to clean that carb!

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