xs650newb
XS650 Addict
Hello,
I have been working hard getting my 1981 650 Special rideable.
I have cleaned set the cam chain tensioner, adjusted the valves, and cleaned the carbs (twice). The bike starts up and idles ok, with a very occasional misfire. With the bike on the centerstand I can rev it up and it sounds great, however, when I get on it to ride it sputter and dies when I put it in first gear and give it throttle.
Currently, I am running MikesXS Pods with open drag pipes. I am using a 45 pilot jet, 135 main jet, and the needle jet from Heiden's Tuning in the 3rd position from the top.
The battery is old and weak, however, the bike will rev perfectly fine on the center stand.
Any ideas?
Adam
I have been working hard getting my 1981 650 Special rideable.
I have cleaned set the cam chain tensioner, adjusted the valves, and cleaned the carbs (twice). The bike starts up and idles ok, with a very occasional misfire. With the bike on the centerstand I can rev it up and it sounds great, however, when I get on it to ride it sputter and dies when I put it in first gear and give it throttle.
Currently, I am running MikesXS Pods with open drag pipes. I am using a 45 pilot jet, 135 main jet, and the needle jet from Heiden's Tuning in the 3rd position from the top.
The battery is old and weak, however, the bike will rev perfectly fine on the center stand.
Any ideas?
Adam