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  1. ShawnNYC

    For Sale - Custom Oil Filter Cover

    Bought this a while back but never installed it. One of a kind. $100 OBO
  2. ShawnNYC

    For Sale - 1983 XS650 S Bobber

    Still available.
  3. ShawnNYC

    For Sale - 1983 XS650 S Bobber

    Clean and runs well. I spent the last year going through the bike and it's solid. Just over 5k mi. on it. Includes a front mag wheel, a box of parts and a matching helmet. Located in upstate NY, Catskills area. Clean NY title. $3500 OBO. Feel free to message me for details.
  4. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Hey Peanut, it's stock ignition. Just got back from a month long trip and I've only had a short ride, but I think I'm pretty close to getting it dialed in. The weather has gotten really cold, really fast but I'll continue to tune it as best I can. I just wanted to thank everyone for the...
  5. ShawnNYC

    Adios my two wheel friends.

    Well said Superjet. Rest in peace
  6. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Thanks for all the great info. I'm waiting on some larger mains to be delivered. My issue is definitely between 3/4 and WOT. I'll see where that goes. I have one more set of pilots to go up to 150 I believe, but I'll up the mains and see what happens first. I just wanted a sanity check. Exhaust...
  7. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Thanks Peanut. I put in the bigger pilots on your suggestion and it seemed to help. The exhaust gaskets were replaced a few weeks ago, although I can still feel some exhaust escaping... I should have some time this weekend to take a quick spin and check the plugs, It's been raining constantly...
  8. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Finally got a chance to try the larger jets and get out on the road in-between rain storms. The 47.5 pilots nearly eliminated the decel popping, but I'm still breaking up at higher rpms. I don't have a tach so I can't be specific. I ordered the next two sizes up for the mains (147.5 & 150). Is...
  9. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Thanks Peanut. Makes sense. I ordered the next two sizes up for the mains and another size up for the pilots (47.5 & 50) last night, so hopefully I have enough options to get it right. I was able to go for a quick ride today and pulled some choke while off the throttle at a relatively high RPM...
  10. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Seems one size up might be the trick. I’ll grab them. Then I’ll prob change the pipes and have to start over. lol It’s been almost as much fun getting this thing right as it is riding it. Almost.
  11. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    So I had some time this morning and put the 140s in. Big difference. The acceleration is much smoother. Unless I really wind out the gear, it’s good. There’s still a fair amount or popping on decel, but the pipes are a little leaky despite new gaskets. I’m pretty sure that’s why. I also...
  12. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    I’ll try the 140s. Honestly, I hate the pipes. lol Just haven’t had the time to find something quieter and more efficient. The PO had them on there so I’ve kept them. And they scare the deer... The speedster pipes from Hugh look nice but the bike is kinda low.
  13. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Quick update... Pulled off the carbs, scrubbed everything and put in the 137.5 mains. I was able to squeeze in a short ride between rain showers. The popping is a little less and it’s not sputtering quite as much at the top end. But it’s still there. I got the mix screws out to 4 turns before I...
  14. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Thanks 5twins. Ive read the carb guide and hundreds of posts, but I appreciate the direct feedback. My time to tinker is limited and so are riding opportunities. I had to run out of town, but I ordered both of the larger jets before I split. I’m hoping to get the carbs apart this weekend to...
  15. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Thanks for the info 5twins. I had a few minutes today and pulled the carbs. Going by the chart, the jets were upped a couple of sizes already. If I have the head for it tonight after work, I’ll scrub them down again. Maybe I missed something or some crud made it past the filter since I cleaned...
  16. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    Thanks Skull. The weather has me sidelined for a few days so I’m going to take them off. Again, and go through them once more while I identify what size jets are in there.
  17. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    And yes, they are open pipes. Not very long long ones either... Double D from TC Bros from the looks of them.
  18. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    I took the carbs off and rebuilt them when I first got the bike, so they’re clean. Yeah. I was keeping an eye on the screws while I took it for a ride. They stayed in but my tail light mounting screws vibrated out. lol I pulled the plugs a week ago and they were dry. I’ll run it around the...
  19. ShawnNYC

    Carb tuning question

    So, I bought my first bike in quite a few years and it's my first XS (1983). I've spent the last year cleaning it up and fixing some odds and ends. All with much help from posts here on this forum, so thank you. The bike runs fairly well but it's sputtering and popping in the top end of every...
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