Recent content by msellarole

Thanks for the tips everyone. I didn't drop the bowls completely off the carbs but I did just drain the bowls onto a white tshirt to see what type of debris might flow out. One side left some small rust flakes while the other had some very fine black particles. I want to take the bowls off...

Hey guys. Here's my latest xs650 quandary.. When I am on the throttle, the engine will quickly hesitate/stutter and then go back to running normal. This started happening about a week ago. At first, this "stutter" (not really sure how else to describe it) would happen very infrequently, maybe...

Awesome. Thanks so much for the help. I'll measure the space just to make sure and then get to ordering. Looks like I may have gotten out of this little predicament without doing too much damage. Phew..

5twins, thank you for the helpful post. In your picture, what type of UNI filters are you using? UP4229? From the dimensions I have been looking up, it seems like both the UP4229 and UP4229ST are quite a bit longer than the pods from MikesXS and I am worried that they won't fit. However, the...

Awesome. Thanks for the help everybody. I have a 1982 bike and the corresponding CV BS34 carbs, so it sound like these filters will work well...

Ok. This is good news. Would you still recommend an oil change? Its been around 1200 miles since the last one. Also, are these the filters you are talking about...

Hey guys. Simple question. Yesterday I realized, to my horror, that there was no air filter attached to my left carburetor. It must have gotten loose and fallen off, I have no clue how. I am not sure how long I have been riding around without the left air filter, but the best estimate I have...

Thanks guys. So those indexer marks.. Is fixing that as simple as removing the right cover and making sure they are aligned? Is there anything I need to keep in mind when I am doing this?

Hey guys. This just started happening to my 82 xs650 a few days ago.. When the bike is running and in 1st gear, sometimes when I pull the clutch in and try to roll it backwards it will abruptly stop being able to roll. Its like theres some sort of mechanical block thats stopping it. Some...

Hey guys, I was wondering what the best way is to remedy squeaky front brakes. Its not a big issue but they can get pretty loud. What needs to be cleaned/checked? Can I spray some type of lubricant on it? Thanks guys.

Hey guys, I stored my 82' XS650 in the basement over the winter. I'm still very new to owning a motorcycle and this will be my first spring taking the bike out of hibernation. Is there anything in particular I need to remember to do when I try and get it back on the road this weekend...

Ok. Yeah I dont think I ever had part 23. I do remember the stand scraping on left turns sometimes. I need to order some other things from mikesxs already, do you think its worth picking up this piece (https://www.mikesxs.net/product/37-0014.html) ? Also, is putting the kickstand assembly...

Quick question. When I was storing the bike away for the winter, the bottom of the bike got knocked and the spring for the side stand was hit loose. After foolishly trying to take the stand apart and put it back together, I looked at the kickstand diagram (attached) and realized I was missing...

Great. This is a big help. Thanks alot.

This is my first time winterizing a motorcycle and I am getting different instructions from different sources! The 1981 xs650 owners manual recommends emptying/taking the gas tank off and draining the carb bowls. However, the winter storage thread on this site recommends filling the tank up...