Noidea
XS650 Addict
I recently got my 73 tx650 to run after I got the timing right or so i thought i did. I rode it just locally but it usually would just die when I wouldnt ugas it no gas = dead bike (no idle bascially) it would completely turn off and it leaks a lot of gas im not quite sure where from but the bike would die and i would have to kick it over again only while holding down the throttle would it work. I changed the oil but the bolts broke off in the bottom of the engine case i managed to get them all out except for one and change the oil sometimes it leaks (ill fix that as soon as i can) that was all i really did to it as well as attempt to adjust the points. sooo i wanted to take it to my local bike shop see if they can help me out and while trying to ride over there the bike kept dying and i figured it was'nt worth it for that day cause it seemed like it was gonna rain. I brought it back home and ever since it doesn't want to start back up again. Im in dire need to understand how the points are adjusted i feel like I'e read every post on here about it I line it up between the f mark adjust top points spin it to f mark again then adjust bottom points im never really sure if its aligned correctly but i get as close as i can with my feeler guage. I suspected the timing on the points to be off because when it was running it would misfire and just sound crazy. I cant check it with a timing light cause the bike doesn't run. Sooo in conclusion i guess my question for now is how can i make sure of my timing when the bike isn't running and would that cause a bike not to run? I know i can use an ohm meter which i have as well just not sure how to use it in conjunction with the points when they open or close and the whole backing plate thang Basically if took the points and the plates off how would i reassemble the mechanism back to standing condition again? Also why will the bike only stay on if the throttle is being used. It doesn't idle I've tried adjusting the idle mix screw but that doesn't seem to do anything. I understand my words may seem jumbled and allover the place but any help would be appreciated. I can also answer anything that may sound confusing obviously. I'm sort of lousy and articulating into clear proper sentences but i try my best thanks guys
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