dhx78
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Hello everyone
im somewhat newer here as far as posting, i usually just try to so research without posting and bothering anyone... but ive come to a dead stand still.
recently i picked up a 79 xs650special.. itd been sittin in a garage since 1987, 1yr longer then ive been alive lol. anyways the bike was given to me under the condition i hadda get it outta the garage by myself, proved to be pretty easy.. anyways, ive went through the bike..cleaned/checked everything i kno how. short list...
-new battery
-swapped Coils (from my 78)
-New Plugs
-Cleaned Gas tank
-Replaced carbs with my 78's carbs (lines, hoses, air filters)
-soaked cylinders with oil/trans fluid (not much, jus to lube them abit)
-Cleaned Points, Connectors, Checked Fuses
My valves, pistons both free... i have 12v at the coils and wires.
everywhere ive checked, 12v. the problem... i have no spark from the wire to the plug.
i have 12v up to my points... im thinking my problem is there tho.. but im just not sure. perhaps i havent cleaned them good enough or properly... but im not sure where to go from here, ive been in and outta the tech section... and thinking maybe i needa try adjusting the valves, cam and timing next.. just wondering if anyone had any pointers.. im somewhat new to worken on bikes but i kno my basic's. this is the 3rd XS ive owned and only one i havent had runnin after acouple days!
76' xs360
78' xs650
79' xs650 special
im somewhat newer here as far as posting, i usually just try to so research without posting and bothering anyone... but ive come to a dead stand still.
recently i picked up a 79 xs650special.. itd been sittin in a garage since 1987, 1yr longer then ive been alive lol. anyways the bike was given to me under the condition i hadda get it outta the garage by myself, proved to be pretty easy.. anyways, ive went through the bike..cleaned/checked everything i kno how. short list...
-new battery
-swapped Coils (from my 78)
-New Plugs
-Cleaned Gas tank
-Replaced carbs with my 78's carbs (lines, hoses, air filters)
-soaked cylinders with oil/trans fluid (not much, jus to lube them abit)
-Cleaned Points, Connectors, Checked Fuses
My valves, pistons both free... i have 12v at the coils and wires.
everywhere ive checked, 12v. the problem... i have no spark from the wire to the plug.
i have 12v up to my points... im thinking my problem is there tho.. but im just not sure. perhaps i havent cleaned them good enough or properly... but im not sure where to go from here, ive been in and outta the tech section... and thinking maybe i needa try adjusting the valves, cam and timing next.. just wondering if anyone had any pointers.. im somewhat new to worken on bikes but i kno my basic's. this is the 3rd XS ive owned and only one i havent had runnin after acouple days!
76' xs360
78' xs650
79' xs650 special