Recent content by motomarv

What are you hearing? I'm not sure if I am hearing things, like ticking, or if this is a normal engine sound.

What effect does a bad rubber joint (between the airboxes) have on performance of the bike? Could this be the cause of some hesitation? #16 in the pic

The only thing that I know isn't stock is the exhaust. It appears it was put on a long time ago. I've only had the bike a month. It does look like there is some rust in the tank. So, it looks like I have some work to do when I can find the time.

Alright, since I am new to this bike and engines in general, I apologize for my ignorance. What kind of gas mileage should I be getting on my 77 xs650? Last check was 33+. It is basically a stock bike, no upgrades. When I first start my engine, it ticks (lightly for a bit). Is that a...

I am thinking I need some new pipes. I am looking for more depth of sound as opposed to loudness. I do not plan on any modifications on the bike, just cleaning it up a bit. Suggestions?

thanks for the tips! Cleaned the paint off and it fired right up.

that explains why his alternative start button worked. he had it wired with a separate ground. the bars are painted. would taking the paint off under the switch unit take care of my problem, or is it more complicated than that? They didn't teach me this stuff in music school!

Okay, so the guy I bought my bike from installed an alternative start button because the one in the right-hand switch unit's button didn't work. The alternative button worked but it bothered me to have that on the bike. He said the problem with the original start button was probably in the unit...

Actually, it's more along the lines of the fuel line, I think. I'll attach a pic of the rubber hose that causes the change when sprayed. No change in RPM when I spray the boots.

Ok, I am new to this bike/engine and really don't have much knowledge about engines in general. I've been doing some reading and trying to figure out some issues I've been having, but so far, no luck. Here is the big one right now: After running the bike tonight, it still gave me some issues...

Mine has been beaten around a bit. I am looking to replace it with one without blemish. Any thoughts on where I could get one?