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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Thanks 5Twins! I'm still waiting for my damn battery to charge! I don't know what I did to drain it so bad...
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Thanks 5twins! I'm on it ASAP! I appreciate all the feedback from you all!
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Thanks gggGary!!! I'll get on that tomorrow! Thanks for all your help! Those fuses were just replaced, and I had the charging system replaced last year. As I was riding to the shop to get an inspection, my charging system failed, and my battery drained and I had to pay for a tow hook-up to...
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Ok, here's some pics of my bike, the fuses, carbs, and air filter.
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Wow! Thanks for all this info! I believe my bike is all stock parts, with the exception of the handle bars that I swapped out this year, and the seat which I had re-upholstered. I'll post pics late tomorrow afternoon. Its too dark now, and I have to work until 4:30 tomorrow. The title...
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Excellent! Thank you, everyone! I'll check out that Tech section and mess with the idle a little.
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    I'm not sure what type of ignition system I have. I'm still a novice. I would image its the stock system. So based, on your comments, this seems to be an ignition system problem. Will the Sea Foam address the surging issue? I haven't cleaned the carbs, but I am familiar with how to clean...
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    HELP!! 81 XS650 Special - Shutting Off

    Hey guys, I have a weird issue that I'm wondering if you guys have any experience with/ideas about... When I'm down-shifting, while coming to a red light, or getting off the expressway, my bike just shuts off. It also happened today, when I was warming her up. Another issue I'm having, which...
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