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My rebuild...Stay tuned!
- Thread starter cheftay
- Start date
cheftay
Keepin' it real
thanks inxs!
now im going to try to get a video of it running and post it up on this thread and then i just need to clean up a few bolts and my electrical stuff i think.
what do i need to be careful of as far as breaking it in because of my new pistons, etc? i'm probably going to change the oil today or tomorrow just for good measure also.
now im going to try to get a video of it running and post it up on this thread and then i just need to clean up a few bolts and my electrical stuff i think.
what do i need to be careful of as far as breaking it in because of my new pistons, etc? i'm probably going to change the oil today or tomorrow just for good measure also.
cheftay
Keepin' it real
Hey Guys, it's been a loong time since i've updated my build thread or even posted around here.
Anyhow, I'm finally not so busy with work so i've been spending a little time with my XS.. My ultimate coil shorted somehow while i was riding it the other day( i'm not sure why) so i took the time to clean it up.
I bought some rubberized undercoating from ace and sprayed the undersides of both fenders and the inside of my headlight bucket and it looks great! I'll post some pictures in the next few days.
I just adjusted the valves and put my carburetors through a carb soak... and as soon as i get those back together and my electrics wired back up it should be good to go.
I do have a few questions though:
- I didn't removed the butterfly seals on my BS38's before soaking them in the carb parts bucket... is this gonna cause me problems?
- I have a set of BS34's from a 1980... would it be any better to clean these up and use them on my XS1B instead of the 38's?
- I also have a broken of and beat up valve cover stud that is pretty mangled up that i'd like to fix, what's the best way to go about that? (I'll post a picture of what that looks like to)
Thanks guys!
Taylor
Anyhow, I'm finally not so busy with work so i've been spending a little time with my XS.. My ultimate coil shorted somehow while i was riding it the other day( i'm not sure why) so i took the time to clean it up.
I bought some rubberized undercoating from ace and sprayed the undersides of both fenders and the inside of my headlight bucket and it looks great! I'll post some pictures in the next few days.
I just adjusted the valves and put my carburetors through a carb soak... and as soon as i get those back together and my electrics wired back up it should be good to go.
I do have a few questions though:
- I didn't removed the butterfly seals on my BS38's before soaking them in the carb parts bucket... is this gonna cause me problems?
- I have a set of BS34's from a 1980... would it be any better to clean these up and use them on my XS1B instead of the 38's?
- I also have a broken of and beat up valve cover stud that is pretty mangled up that i'd like to fix, what's the best way to go about that? (I'll post a picture of what that looks like to)
Thanks guys!
Taylor
cheftay
Keepin' it real
matthewduval
XS650 Member
nice bike roomie 
If you used a strong chemical to soak carbs, then yes it probably damaged the seals.
BS 38 or 34's...............both types seem to work fine. You would want to use the set that you are confident has the correct jets, clean jets, clean passage ways, clean bowl jet (choke), floats that are set correct, etc.
Drill the broken stud and use an easy-out. If only everyone used a torque wrench
wannarat
wannarat
Cheftay, Cool cool. I've a '82 Heritage and I a newbie. It's encouraging to see you jump in with both feet on your rebuild. I'm a little chicken $%#* to replace my old charging system myself!! I'll do it, follow your lead
This is a GREAT site !!
This is a GREAT site !!
