rebuilding a carb..suggestions?

[1hotpotato]

Hey guys...
Well we got back from the lake and my sl 650 std is running better but still not good. I looked at the break down of the carbs again and realized that there is a little filter in the carbs. Please keep in mind that I have NEVER rebuild a carb and that the last time I cleaned it out was my first time ever .
I finally got it to idle when it's warmed up, but to go from idle to take off (even warmed up), I have to pull the choke out or else it will just die. I have adjusted the high and low jets and it did not make a difference.
Should I rebuild the carbs or will just cleaning that little screen in the carb do it? How much does a rebuild kit cost, where can I get it (I would have to do it via mail since I have no CC)?
Any ideas, tips etc. would help great. Thanks.
I just wanted to add that it goes 45 mph. Everything is stock (to the best of my knowledge). Does that sound right or should it go faster?

[ZMANN]

The rebuild is easy! and you should inspect it and test popoff before you buy 3 kits also 45 is the best that ski will do!

[xlint89]

Umm, that title needs editing.

[1hotpotato]

Umm, that title needs editing.

Sorry. I tried to editted it.

[howie099]

Rebuilding is not that hard. It mostly just new rubber parts you put in and clean up. You just need basic hand tools, philips screw driver, a few flat heads, block of wood and a hammer. You use the hammer to with screwdriver to break the screws loose . You will see when you try to remove some will not move and will start to strip a few light taps breaks them loose. Rememeber if you need new needle & seat that is extra from the rebuild kit. You get only the rubber parts in a rebuild, some come with that small filter most come with new springs. Most of the time it is that big diaphram behind the 4 screws that has holes or junk on it. Might want to put in a primer kit since you have them apart. It is whole lot faster to start with them.

[xlint89]

Sorry. I tried to editted it.

I was only joking.... No need to be sorry.

[1hotpotato]

Thank you everyone. Since we won't be going to the lake this weekend, I think I will at least tear into it this weekend and at least check out a few more things.
I will check at our local NAPA to see about a rebuild and a primer kit.
I did some reading about the pop off test. I can do that.
I will check the carb screen, then check the main and pilot jets.