TwoFitty
XS650 Member
To start off, I have a 1977 xs650 that just hit 120,000 miles. I was riding the other day and I went to kickstart it (electric start is so-so) and the carbs popped out of the boots/holders (I have pod filters). This happened twice more before I finally got it started and got it home. Now it does it every time I try to start it. It sounds like it could be backfiring (does that sound right?). The bike sat for around 20 years and my guess is that the boots (original) have an air leak. Could this be the cause? Also if I rev the engine in neutral or with the clutch pulled in the revs do not always come back down unless I put in gear/release clutch. I have read this could be a sign of leaky boots as well.
I purchased new boots and plan to put them on this weekend. I plan to adjust the cam chain, valves, and timing, sync the carbs, and adjust the fuel mixture. Anything else I should do? Any advice?
Two more questions. I am running some cheap pod air filters I bought on amazon with the stock jetting, I know the bs38's on a '77 aren't as lean as the bs34's but should I re-jet? And I am also running the stock ignition. Does that mean it's a points ignition?
Thanks for the help!
I purchased new boots and plan to put them on this weekend. I plan to adjust the cam chain, valves, and timing, sync the carbs, and adjust the fuel mixture. Anything else I should do? Any advice?
Two more questions. I am running some cheap pod air filters I bought on amazon with the stock jetting, I know the bs38's on a '77 aren't as lean as the bs34's but should I re-jet? And I am also running the stock ignition. Does that mean it's a points ignition?
Thanks for the help!