Thanks all for the responses.
DoctoRot - Yeah it is different. They do not use a spring.
JR - The butterfly's definitely open and close. Also yeah I have seen pictures like that before while I researched about buying pods and their possible issues. My pods partially block those but I think it's safe to rule that option out since the problem existed before getting pods correct? I do need to adjust the valves, I'm sure that contributes to the problem. I will try to check the float levels tomorrow. Also, I did see your post, sorry to confuse you
Swest - I will try to clean the idle circuit tomorrow as well. I think it might be partially blocked.
The motorcycle started up a little better today and idle'd (barely, wanting to die but didn't) with no throttle with the choke. I then slowly opened the choke to see what would happen and it started to die, so it was working how it should. I think the idle circuit may just be a bit dirty in one or more of the carbs.