Recent content by TexasChris

Cheers Gents. I pulled the fuel taps to make sure they were sealing properly. found one to be a little gunked up, cleaned it out and it seems to have resolved the issue. I'll know for sure when i get home later if there isnt a little puddle under the bike. I appreciate the tips guys, Chris

Hey dude, 1976 bike, stock carbs to the best of my knowledge, so BS38 (???feel free to correct me??). I did notice a tiny drip from one of the petcocks when it was in the off position (the carb drips even with the petocks off) but surely a properly working float valve should be able to...

Hello, Real minor issue, just looking for some thoughts for others Bikes running and riding fine (actually pretty good if i do say so), but its started dripping gas out of one of the carb overflow tubes when its sitting. It isn't a constant drip, seems to drip some then stop...then a...

Hi Man, Thanks for the killer quick response! Yeah, thats the spot. So a missing nut, no sealant, etc, would totally be a suspect for oil leaking! I'll give it a go. Thanks again, Chris

Morning guys, I picked up my first XS650 a few weeks back. Its had lots of work done to it already (set up as a flat tracker, some really good stuff), but it was never really run in after the guy built it, so I'm having to work out a few little bugs. One of which is a little oil leaking...