Godric
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey guys n gals, I picked up my first bike yesterday, an 81 xs650 for 300 which I have dubbed Godric, or "God-ruler". Dude said it was parked back in 2014 but ran well when he parked it. So I start cleaning all the important stuff, oil pan, filters, gas tank, carburetors, etc. And I noticed metal shavings in the gas tank. They're relatively small, and it only knocks when I use the electric start, not the kickstart. Maybe the starter is the culprit? I replaced the oil pan filter and he started right up