syncing

So today I went outside to (in this order) set timing on my points ignition, then sync the carbs, and then set my mixture screws. I decided to do all this because I went up a size on my pilots and 2 sizes on my main jets for the Uni filters and open headers that I'm running. I had already did...

Hello, I have a stock 1975 XS650B. The points are finally getting to me. I'm thinking about getting a Pamco electronic ignition. According to the Pamco website, it says the ignition requires a special dual-output ignition coil. Here's a link to it. So here's the issue. The BS38 carbs on...

I currently don't have to do this because I did it when I had the stock air filters on but it came to thought the other day. When syncing carbs with pod filters is there anything different with the procedure that I should know? Using gauges of course. I was thinking this because the PCV...

Bs38's have no barbs at the manifold to use when syncing. Instead they use a port that is normally capped off but a barbed hose fitting can be installed in place of them when syncing. They look like this(fitting at bottom middle of pic) I'v been hunting for them for over an hour and I...