[Lou_VTX]

Howdy from Texas and welcome to the club.
Feel free to turn off your Caps Lock, no need to shout (all caps are considered raised voice on these Internets)

When and how suddenly did the problem occur? That is often a huge clue in these puzzles.

In the meantime, feel free to drop into the New Members section and introduce your bike and/or yourself.
With pictures, lots of pictures, of course. We are suckers for pictures.

 

[Lou_VTX]

I agree with Hans, I'd check fuel supply to the carb. The whole "had to sit and wait" is often a dead giveaway. Hoping that it's as simple as that. Either the hose or the diaphragm need to be replaced. Should not be hard. Or also some blockage from the tank side. Dirt, rust, anything. Time to check those out.

Good luck with the keyboard. I have 3 at home, I could have sent you one. LOL