Recent content by kbray0009

So I'm trying to get my new carbs working better. I have added richer jets because I was getting a ton of backfiring at all RPMs and here is where I am now: Warming up: Not maintaining idle, rough until 4k then runs great. Not backfiring. Warm: Maintains idle, runs very poorly at all speeds...

Great thanks all, eBay parts incoming.

Would the E assembly this work with the existing 75 tensioner if I get the right plunger? I'm not keen to take apart the engine if I don't have to.

Thanks that's super helpful. I found a type C assembly on eBay, so maybe I can revert to that.

The above pictures are of inside the engine where the piston rubs against the tensioner. Looking at the adjuster types, my adjuster looks more like an E type than the C type that I should have on a '75. I have included some pictures of the adjuster and also what it looks like when I turn the...

Hey I'm trying to bring this 75 xs650 back to life and I did git it running, but very badly. I starting tuning by going to adjust the cam chain tensioner. When I take off the cap the piston is sticking out like more than 1/2 inch. I can turn the adjustment out to meet the piston, but now the...