Had a similar problem with a 74 cb125s I fixed not too long ago. Bike started but the idle was way too high and adjusting the idle screw or pilot fuel screw did nothing. Turns out the throttle housing was incorrect for the bike and it was never letting the slide in the carb fully close.
So the issue ended up being something as simple as that. But if your bike is shutting off when you block the air filter…there’s probably an intake leak so double check everything make sure it’s all sealed up.
So the issue ended up being something as simple as that. But if your bike is shutting off when you block the air filter…there’s probably an intake leak so double check everything make sure it’s all sealed up.