Recent content by steve carty

Thanks 5twins, I expect your right. They were sold to me as being for 1979 but your images clearly show the BS 34's with D1 on the manifold. I will have to shop around again as I think these came from Japan, any idea where to start. Thanks again

I purchased 2 new carb holders for my 79 xs 650 but they don't seem to fit? The new holders have a D1 inscribed and I noticed the old holder that wasn't split had a C6 number. It appears the inner raised rubber that fits snugly into the carbie is at different distances from each. Can anyone give...

Thanks for all the assistance guys, it turns out the coils were ok so I checked the atu and XS Leo was on the money. I set the timing light on the bob weights and the springs were too tight. I stretched them a little and away she went. Happy days. Thanks again

Thanks for all the replies, I now have something to start with, is there a chance that maybe the dual coil could be faulty? Cheers

Hi members, I need a bit of advice, I have a 1979 ss special but my bike won't advance and just revs at the F mark? Pampco ignition, cam chain adjusted, valves adjusted, carbies seem to be in sync. The advanced weights are moving quite easy on rotation. I put new sparks in and can only get a...

Thanks for your input, I will try that first but I have a feeling it is more than that. I can rebuild stuff but when it comes to the electrical side I'm a complete dumb bastard. Thanks

Hi guys, I have a 1979 650 special with Pampco ignition system and rebuilt the motor, valves rings etc, but when I started setting the timing I had power through the left cylinder timing light but no response on the right hand side? I swapped the plugs across and the same result? The plugs seem...