Recent content by jonny

Anyone have methods for removing tappet covers that won't come off?

I have not checked the primary and secondary ohms yet, but it's the dual output coil (I think it's Part #17-6822) that came with the Pamco ignition kit (Part #14-0902) with advance unit found on mikesxs. I have an 81 with pamco ignition and pma installed.

I just did the dumbest thing and had unplugged the spark plug boot from the spark plug (spark plug still in engine) to get to my idle mixture screw easier and forgot to reconnect it while trying to start the engine. Now I'm not getting a consistent spark and my bike won't start. Did I just fry...

Float levels are good I checked and double checked. Turns out my gas cap wasn't venting properly, some type of debris was clogging the hole in the gasket, so the bowls weren't getting refilled quick enough. I just went for a spin and she was running nice.

I just rebuilt my set of BS34 carbs, but am having a problem. After I ride in higher gears, 4th and 5th at about 3500 - 4000 rpm when I come to a stop and attempt to start from 1st the engine almost dies when I give it throttle. If I let it idle for a bit (less than a minute) it seems to ride...

Thanks again for the reply, all this stuff is pretty new to me and these posts are really helpful!

Thanks for the reply! Just to be clear, there are two holes on the spacer, one that lines up with the hole in the damper rod and the other that has the set screw?

I'm reading the two resources on lowering the forks, which are both really good: Hughs http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5537 XS650chopper http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/06/mulligan-machine-lower-your-xs650-forks-low-buck-garage-tech/ My question is about the lowering...

When I took the carbs apart to do some checks and cleaning one of the main jets didn't have a washer and both mixture screws were missing the o-rings and washers. I decided to do a rebuild and ordered the parts on mikes. After the rebuild the bike won't start with the choke pulled out, but it...

Thanks for all the tips:thumbsup: The left diaphragm had not been seated all the way around, no tears so I just placed it in correctly. Also readjusted the mixture screws and synchronized the carbs. I'll have to check the EGT's again when the engine starts from cold. If the problem persists...

I noticed when warming up the left exhaust heats up a lot quicker than the right. You can also tell by the discoloration on the exhaust pipe, left side is darker. I'm thinking the mixture is lean, but for the 1981 XS650 the fuel/air mixture was factory set and there is no adjustment screw...