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Kyleshep49's latest activity
Kyleshep49
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81 XS650 running but have issues
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About to get these carbs done (If you’re scoping out my old Ricky Carmichael rc bike it’s not for sale 👌)
Friday at 6:43 PM
Kyleshep49
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So tried the gasket seal and it helped seal the intakes up good. Still having same issue though. Tried to fine tune where i sprayed when...
Monday at 12:14 PM
Kyleshep49
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I put everything back together. Still sucking air on that gasket area left side. I’m going to just put a little Yamabond on the other...
Jun 10, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So i noticed on the left side intake (problem area) on e of the bolts wasn’t tightening up and stripped out. Not sure if that had...
Jun 10, 2022
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I prefer to use thin gaskets in this application. They distort less when tightened down so less chance of any air gaps.
Jun 10, 2022
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Yes, I do the boot side only .....
Jun 7, 2022
Kyleshep49
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I have two new sets of the thick gaskets. I tried one set already and it was leaking still as shown in video. I did read a previous post...
Jun 7, 2022
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Ok tossed it 👍🏼. You do the Yamabond smeared both sides of the gasket lightly? Also how is that stuff for removal later. I was trying to...
Jun 7, 2022
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Yes. I watched your video and that was my first thought. I use CRC Electrical Contact Cleaner. It comes with the straw and the spray is...
Jun 7, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So i checked the matting surface and it’s flat, looks perfect from what i can tell. Really searched for any cracks and can’t find one. I...
Jun 7, 2022
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Ok I’ll check this later when i get a min and let you know
Jun 7, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So i tried switching the carb holder on the left side with my old one. Still have same issue. I dont see any cracks anywhere on motor or...
Jun 7, 2022
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Yes, the capped UNIs work fine, they just don't flow much, if any, more than the stock airbox. If you're looking for a performance...
Jun 6, 2022
Kyleshep49
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Yeah it is set up well as far as jetting and everything else. It’s just not rideable at the moment, the air leak causes such a issue at...
Jun 6, 2022
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Ok cool, that’s good to know. I think it would run fine with them too if i can fix this air leak. I probably should stop ordering stuff...
Jun 6, 2022
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The butterfly shaft seals are new. I’m going to look for that brand for the holders. I feel pretty good about getting this last piece...
Jun 6, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So after replacing coil and ignition i was still having issues. I think i nailed it down to a leak at the intake boot. Mainly the left...
Jun 6, 2022
Kyleshep49
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Ok so just in update. mikes sent me a new electronic ignition. Installed that. Cleaned carbs again. Worked great in the driveway. Too...
May 19, 2022
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Gas tank stickers or graphics
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This is kinda where i ended up so far with stickers and whatnot. Didn’t want to many but to give it that race look
May 19, 2022
Kyleshep49
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No i didn’t. All i did to the motor before putting it back in was install the PMA setup and change sump filter, fixed kick start spring...
Apr 25, 2022
Kyleshep49
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That what i thought, or my chain skipped a gear or something. What’s weird is it changed so much after only changing the ignition...
Apr 25, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So i installed the replacement electronic ignition today that Mikes sent me. Made sure all the connections good. Now for some reason i...
Apr 25, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So after fixing the carb, which went good and works perfect again, i got it all back together and at idle the right cylinder runs rough...
Apr 22, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So one of my floats was not working right, one needle didn’t want to go in and out of the float seat very well. Thought it was the posts...
Apr 21, 2022
Kyleshep49
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also, here is all my shit I’m selling on eBay that i had left over. Shoot me an offer if you want anything here. I really do t care...
Apr 19, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So rode it an actual distance today. Highway the works. About 5 total miles. (To work and home from work). When i got home it was...
Apr 19, 2022
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Yes Sir That is the Throttle response I was talking about More or less perfect as far as I know I am good at finding things to whine...
Apr 18, 2022
Kyleshep49
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So got everything back together. I got these vacuum gauges from Amazon but they were garbage and didn’t work for nothing. So took carbs...
Apr 18, 2022
Kyleshep49
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I was looking for the forum having a hard time finding it. It’s ok I’ll find it eventually. I don’t see a mesh anywhere
Apr 14, 2022
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Is there a way to modify the tank lid the vent better? I’m assuming it vents through that tiny little hole in the middle? Can i drill it...
Apr 14, 2022
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