valhalla
XS650 New Member
I bought a 81' XS650 from the side of some old lady's house. It has sat in my garage for about 4 months and I am finally starting to tear into it. I need some help.
My original thought was to hardtail it, but after looking at some pictures a cafe or tracker is not out of the question.
Where I need help is the bike does not run. My thoughts are before tearing it completely apart I should see if I could get it running at least on the stand.
I have not owned a Yamaha and my last few bikse did not require much work as they were new and the the other bike that I have worked on had been in the family for awhile so I knew what was wrong with it. With this XS I have no clue.
Back to the help, what is the starting sequence for the bike? The last guy messed with the electrical and the bike did not run when I bought it.
I have been missing parts so I am not sure.
First I turn the key to on. (I had to buy an ignition switch and key)
Second on the right hand control I flip it to Run. (i had to buy a right hand control because the starter button was missing)
Third I hold the clutch in (which I am not sure is engaging)
Last push the starter button. (I charged the battery and it is holding a charge)
Am I missing something? I am not getting anything. I was hoping just to hear a bump and it try to start. I know the gas tank and carbs are a mess, but I just wantt to hear something.
Any help would be great.
James
My original thought was to hardtail it, but after looking at some pictures a cafe or tracker is not out of the question.
Where I need help is the bike does not run. My thoughts are before tearing it completely apart I should see if I could get it running at least on the stand.
I have not owned a Yamaha and my last few bikse did not require much work as they were new and the the other bike that I have worked on had been in the family for awhile so I knew what was wrong with it. With this XS I have no clue.
Back to the help, what is the starting sequence for the bike? The last guy messed with the electrical and the bike did not run when I bought it.
I have been missing parts so I am not sure.
First I turn the key to on. (I had to buy an ignition switch and key)
Second on the right hand control I flip it to Run. (i had to buy a right hand control because the starter button was missing)
Third I hold the clutch in (which I am not sure is engaging)
Last push the starter button. (I charged the battery and it is holding a charge)
Am I missing something? I am not getting anything. I was hoping just to hear a bump and it try to start. I know the gas tank and carbs are a mess, but I just wantt to hear something.
Any help would be great.
James