frustrating.... leaking head gasket.

[YooperXS]

finally got everything buttoned up on the new bike. she was running pretty darn nice besides a slight stumble around 2k.

I noticed after a few miles that power seemed to be down, but nothing too terrible. however after shutting her down found this.

did some reading through the archives.

would this be a problem arriving from running too rich? pull it and change headgasket?

not really wanting to, because this is pry last week of riding (snow this weekend)

btw cylinder was perfect except for dust. this is all new.

 

[hmusket]

Did you read this thread? www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11199

 

[YooperXS]

thanks. yeah thats what I was lookin for.

unless something is drastic, I'll be at ur house friday...

but don't count on it. I only made it to minnesota last weekend

 

[hmusket]

See you when I see you. BTW. manual recommends 27ft.lbs for 10mm nuts, 15ft. lbs. for 8mm bolts. Remember to loosen, then retighten, Link to tightening sequence in case you don't have manual. http://www.650motorcycles.com/TorqueSpecs.html Scroll down page.

 

[YooperXS]

got a manual.

I'm sending over my brother in law and GF if I don't make it..

as always thanks again. u've been a big help. I'm learning as much as I can.

I'm usually pretty tired from workin like 30 hours straight so its hard for me to spend alot of time lookin up things.

this forum rocks tho.

 

[weekendrider]

You might consider 30 lb.s on the big ones and swapping the 4 outside rubber back washers for brass or copper.