I just spit directly on it.
I only ever disconnected hoses at the petcock--one from right side of petcock, one from the back.did you hook the vacuum line back to the left intake manifold from the petcock?
I have done no valve work either in terms of adjusting timing or switching gaskets. No idea how yet.did you replace the o'rings or gaskets on the valve covers? I'm assuming you have adjusted the valves. It's a likely place for a leak if you didn't reseal them. It's optional to use rubber o'rings or paper gaskets.
Just watched your videos. Sound very nice to me. Needs riding. Great job.I only ever disconnected hoses at the petcock--one from right side of petcock, one from the back.
Here's one:And another:
I'll get video from both sides (both cylinders) if that helps too, let me know
Spit test coming up
Side note: even though I'd had the bike on and idling for all that time earlier, I had to put choke back on for a few minutes to get going again..
Any votes on how risky it would be (for the bike) to try zipping it around the block a bit and see how it does? Yes I want to ride. Maybe steam stops, maybe it explodes...
Exactly. That is the safest strategy while you gain in confidence with your XS.If it makes one lap, try for another, eh?
Try small circuits, just in case you have to push it home.
Exactly. That is the safest strategy while you gain in confidence with your XS.
Even more comforting is to do your test riding "up hill" from home, Reducing the need to have a back up anybody..
Saved my bacon using this strategy before.
-R
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Although the PO claimed to have cleaned the carbs, they might have missed something, done something wrong, used a wrong jet, etc. But before getting into the carbs, you might try putting some Sea Foam in the gas tank and just running the bike a good deal more.I'm thinking this issue just might require me finally getting into the carbs