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So I think I've got it all cleaned out, and while I was going through the carb I found that the previous owner had the Jet needle (?) At the very top (explaining why it was running so lean) so I moved it to the 3rd (or middle). And I can use less throttle to keep it from stalling (it doesn't...
all the online schematics I've seen say plug everything into the positive side of the battery, but this guy had it on negative and it did run before, not sure if that'll do anything
Threw some more gas in should be at least half full still no dice. Should I mention if I dump the throttle or go on it a little it fixes the sound?
Clean gas yes
Have to pull them out tomorrow
hey all, I'm new to this whole world and decided to get a 1973 xs650 to learn.
Bought it secondhand and it worked, then went camping for a weekend and came back to it not turning over.
Found that the previous owner absolutely cranked down the ties on the intake manifold hose and the rubber was...