Greasy Harley
XS650 Member
Hey there, New here.
I'm Russ
I just finished up installing the PWK carb kit from MikesXS, Thought I'd share my thoughts.
I installed them on a basically bone stock 1981 XS650H that had a pin hole in one of the CV carb diaphragms.
stock pipes, stock engine, stock ignition, etc.
Kit was missing: Fuel line, fuel line "T", Crank case breather, and petcock.
Not a huge deal, but I feel that MikesXS should have at least been mentioned this.
Got some fuel line from the local cycle shop
a 1/4" brass "T" from ACE Hardware
Fashioned a breather out of some clear vinyl tubing and a piece of UNI filter foam
and ordered a non vacuum petcock from mike's.
The Band clamps were flimsy at best, so I upgraded to some heavier stainless hose clamps.
Otherwise, everything went smoothly. Hardest part of the install was figuring out the routing of all the hoses and cables.
I used the jets that came in the carbs and adjusted the screws 'till it idled properly.
took it for a ride and was immediately impressed.
Just a tiny bit flat off idle (not bad at all), otherwise, improvement through every rpm
...It's a different bike. I'm happy.
I wasn't sure how all this was going to go, and am relieved that it worked out. I almost bought replacement diaphragms for the old carbs (it would have been cheaper). I am glad I went with the new carbs.
Ultimately, I feel it was worth the extra money and time. solid upgrade.
Just thought I'd share.
-Russ
I'm Russ
I just finished up installing the PWK carb kit from MikesXS, Thought I'd share my thoughts.
I installed them on a basically bone stock 1981 XS650H that had a pin hole in one of the CV carb diaphragms.
stock pipes, stock engine, stock ignition, etc.
Kit was missing: Fuel line, fuel line "T", Crank case breather, and petcock.
Not a huge deal, but I feel that MikesXS should have at least been mentioned this.
Got some fuel line from the local cycle shop
a 1/4" brass "T" from ACE Hardware
Fashioned a breather out of some clear vinyl tubing and a piece of UNI filter foam
and ordered a non vacuum petcock from mike's.
The Band clamps were flimsy at best, so I upgraded to some heavier stainless hose clamps.
Otherwise, everything went smoothly. Hardest part of the install was figuring out the routing of all the hoses and cables.
I used the jets that came in the carbs and adjusted the screws 'till it idled properly.
took it for a ride and was immediately impressed.
Just a tiny bit flat off idle (not bad at all), otherwise, improvement through every rpm
...It's a different bike. I'm happy.
I wasn't sure how all this was going to go, and am relieved that it worked out. I almost bought replacement diaphragms for the old carbs (it would have been cheaper). I am glad I went with the new carbs.
Ultimately, I feel it was worth the extra money and time. solid upgrade.
Just thought I'd share.
-Russ