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Result; The problem of this stutting or hesitation of power seems to be the spring tension in the mechanical advancer ( ATU) like retiredgentlemen suggested. Not enough tension in the springs. Bought a pair which "looked good" in a local hardware store and now the bike is much better. It looks...

Thank you for your above reply 5twins. I have pleated K&N style, short (7.2 cm) but deep. Yes, I am guilty of not reading the "Carb Guide"!! Best to make a cup og coffee and start reading....... I bought the bike 5 years ago with the modifications and jetting. I have not altered the jetting...

Thank you all for responding, Gentlemen! The jetting on the 38 carbs has been changed from stock and is; Main #140 (standard #135) // Jet needle 4M1 (standard 502-3) // Needle jet Z-8 (standard Z-2) Other jets are standard. The jetting seems spot-on when I ride. The pods are 73 mm in length...

I have twice encountered a very similar random stumbling / a cylinder cutting out unstable idle with my 1978 XS. Made me nearly rip my hairoff..... I went througt the vent in the fuel tank, carbs, igntion, timing ( mine has points ignition not electronic ) and a lot of other thing. I even...

Thank you for your quick input Pamcopete! I found the problem so there´s "Fire in the Hole" again!!! But the solution is not what you mentioned. The culprit? Well, I had encountered a problem before with the motor ( standard ignition ) which caused endless stuttering and random hesitation...

I just installed the Pamco basic standard ignition kit ( part 14-0901) and after install the bike ( 1977 model)does not start as there is no spark. As stated in the instructions I connected the Red and white wire coming from the battery to one terminal on the coil. There are 3 wires from the...