GaryS-NJ
XS650 Member
I just acquired a front end crash stock '79 xs 650 that's been sitting. I'd like to get it running before changing air filters or jetting. I did read the tech section and will go with Uni foam filters (more on that) AFTER I get her running.
So I removed the bowl drain screws and a sweet black ooze came out. Funneling fuel and then chem dip into the carb fuel lines hasnt filled the bowls so I guess the float needles are plugged and carbs coming off. The air filter foam was chewed off and made to housing by mice so I guess to after i get the carbs cleaned i will need filters.. i was gonna just delete the air boxes but i think quickest way to an operational test would be to wrap the stock air filters with polyurethane foam (like a Gary uni). Im sure it would run without the foam but I think a little intake restriction like as stock filter might help.
I dont think buying stock air filters or aftermarket replacements makes sense as the airbox probably coming out to facilitate jetting for Uni airfilters and open exhaust (yes, I will be that guy).
As for the Uni foam filters, any recommendations?? I see short with one layer foam and long with two stage foam and was thinking long might fit if angled out then I can run two stage foam.. or is there a slick 2:1 filter I might try? I saw some supposed to be good for in line 4's with VM carbs..
So I removed the bowl drain screws and a sweet black ooze came out. Funneling fuel and then chem dip into the carb fuel lines hasnt filled the bowls so I guess the float needles are plugged and carbs coming off. The air filter foam was chewed off and made to housing by mice so I guess to after i get the carbs cleaned i will need filters.. i was gonna just delete the air boxes but i think quickest way to an operational test would be to wrap the stock air filters with polyurethane foam (like a Gary uni). Im sure it would run without the foam but I think a little intake restriction like as stock filter might help.
I dont think buying stock air filters or aftermarket replacements makes sense as the airbox probably coming out to facilitate jetting for Uni airfilters and open exhaust (yes, I will be that guy).
As for the Uni foam filters, any recommendations?? I see short with one layer foam and long with two stage foam and was thinking long might fit if angled out then I can run two stage foam.. or is there a slick 2:1 filter I might try? I saw some supposed to be good for in line 4's with VM carbs..
