tdub78
XS650 Member
Hi guys,
I've picked myself up a 78 XS650 as a half-finished project, dual front disk brakes, solid alloy wheels - otherwise pretty stock. I've had a fair few bikes but this ones the first thats older than me - looking for something simpler and a world away from the other Japanese 4's I've had.
It was not running when I got it - previous owner assured me that all it needed was to have all the electric connections plugged back in to get it running again - which I've done but still no luck on getting it to fire up.
Battery is charged, plugs seem to be sparking, fuel is running but wont start up on kick. I've been left scratching my head.
Planning on getting it running again first and then look at clip-ons, new headlight, dual rear tail light and new shocks to clean it up and get it looking like it should.
Looking forward to getting it running and getting her back on the road!
I've picked myself up a 78 XS650 as a half-finished project, dual front disk brakes, solid alloy wheels - otherwise pretty stock. I've had a fair few bikes but this ones the first thats older than me - looking for something simpler and a world away from the other Japanese 4's I've had.
It was not running when I got it - previous owner assured me that all it needed was to have all the electric connections plugged back in to get it running again - which I've done but still no luck on getting it to fire up.
Battery is charged, plugs seem to be sparking, fuel is running but wont start up on kick. I've been left scratching my head.
Planning on getting it running again first and then look at clip-ons, new headlight, dual rear tail light and new shocks to clean it up and get it looking like it should.
Looking forward to getting it running and getting her back on the road!