Recent content by CheckMark

minnesota Mike I must say your spot on when you said "look at carbs". I went out and put her up on the center stand, popped plug cable off the plug that did not seem to be firing and on to one I had in pocket. Then I pulled the points cover off and with ignition on blipped the lower point set a...

I am wondering if what mine was doing last night might be similar to this?

My 1977 XS650D is giving me a heart ache as it started acting up on my way home last night. After topping my tank I went over to get an oil change. Shop said that they were booked for the day but had room the next. I have a clutch cover that is cracked and they can repair the crack. So I...

Just finished adding new fuel tank I bought from Mike's. Wanting to listen to the engine I kick started it after getting the grinding sound using the electric start. She started right up after a kick or two. So I bolted the left cover on but did not get to check out the clutch setup. Next day a...

Has anyone used Seafoam http://www.seafoamsales.com/ to winterize their bike? I have also heard Marvel Mystery Oil's aromatic properties is known to drive off moisture http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/. I will be riding year around in southern Oregon.