lean

In another thread on this site XSJohn mentioned something that would lower cylinder temps by 20+ degrees. I am REALLY interested in finding out exactly what John was talking about here, so I did some digging. XSJohn's comments are in blue for clarity. This is a start, but there has to more...

I'm a newb and I've learned a lot already on this forum and am really grateful. My 1973 TX650 is nearly finished as I just completed a pamco ignition upgrade along with new Mikuni VM roundslide 34mm performance carb kit by TC Bros. I have the bike running and have driven it a few times. I've set...

Okay, so I have a 1978 (model year '77) xs 750 triple. I had it up and running a few months back only to find that once it got going it leaked oil from the head-gasket by the cup. Albeit, it didn't run the best, but i could at least (if it weren't for the awful leak) ride it and troubleshoot...

I just bought it. Its a kickstart and its a custom hard tail. Cleaned carbs cleaned jets finally got it to a good idle changed both spark plugs also. It idles fine now but everytime i go to give it gas it sputters and backfires and such. I cant find a mark of what carbs it has but i think they...