Recent content by kenco

I dont really want any from Omars, does anyone know wher i can get something away from the norm.

Thanks 5twins, the carb guide is great by the way, you gave me a fair bit of stick last time i posted a question about carbs. Forgot to mention in the first post the bike is fitted with ramair filters and modified muffler. Ken

Hi, i want to up a size on the main jet, I take it the next size up from standard (122.5) will be 125. I have read the carb guide, but i haven't seen a copy of a size chart for main jets. Also i want to drop the needle by 1 notch, If the clip is on notch 3. Does it mean drop the circlip to 2 or...

Just ordered one from http://www.nwvintagecycleparts.com/index.php. $15 including postage to the UK. Ebays good for parts bu were a bit limited over here. regards .. Ken

Hi, Its the starter clip, Thanks for the help and advice, Stainless welding rod ? is the rod the right diameter ? I thought about trying to repair the old one, I cant believe how soft the original clip is.

Hi Kev, Yep thats the part number. I've also found this place in the states that just does the spring. http://www.nwvintagecycleparts.com Ken

Hi, I've got an Omars fibreglass tank and want to put some decals on it. I'm looking for some Yamaha block decals. Does any one have any suggestions of where i can get some from.

Hi, I'm looking for the spring clip for the starter gear, I've stripped the clutch and everything off to remove the starter gear and tighten the spring to help the starter engage properly but the bloody thing has snapped. Instead of buying the kit from XS650 shop does any one know where i can...

Hi, Thanks for the tips, I have tried another plug and they seem to work. The plug was really blacked up. I'm going to make a manometer and sync the carbs then have a play. The exhaust is basically a straight through with like an offset baffle. I have packed it out a bit with wadding. The air...

My bike is 77 650D Street tracker, just bought some 6mm clear tube off ebay to make a manometer. Try this place for parts http://www.xs650shop.de . Ebays quite good for parts

Hi, I've had a similar problem with the RH cylinder, when i took the plug out it was really black and sooty. Chucked another plug in and it seems to be OK, I havent been able to give it a good run as its not registered yet. Just given it a maiden after about a year. I dont know how it ran as i...

Hi, The bike is a 1977 XS650D with standard ignition, coils Thanks

The park plugs and caps are all new

Hi, Well after a year and a half of having the bike i finally got round to giving it a spin. It the first time having ridden a 650. The bike didn't seem to pull right. When i got back i had a tinker and a few things concern me, Can anyone tell if its normal With the bike running and sitting...

Hi, just got a NOS side stand spring as mine was missing. It doesn't tension the arm when its down and when i pull it up the arm then springs back down. Has any one got any pics of how its set up ? the bike is a 77 D :wtf: Thanks, Ken