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Thanks for the pics. I don't see any signs of overly lean combustion (grey, white, light tan colors) or excess heat (square edges on plugs). What do the combustion chamber and valves (face, seat, stem) look like?
If you still use the original advance mechanism, check it if it's all free and fully working.
That's how I fried unfortunately once the small ends of my old XS engine as the bushings (mine had bushings not needle bearings) within the cam didn't let the mechanism advance sufficiently.
If you still use the original advance mechanism, check it if it's all free and fully working.
That's how I fried unfortunately once the small ends of my old XS engine as the bushings (mine had bushings not needle bearings) within the cam didn't let the mechanism advance sufficiently.
I just found my Harley shirt from Varese, Italy. I made that trip late summer on my Buell. I stopped into Ace Cafe, in Switzerland on the way there.
The advance is free. I checked burst before taking the top end apart. Chin Chin
Thanks for the pics. I don't see any signs of overly lean combustion (grey, white, light tan colors) or excess heat (square edges on plugs). What do the combustion chamber and valves (face, seat, stem) look like?
I have some pictures on phone of combustion chambers and intake ports to post later. Both valve guides are cracked! I need part numbers to order standard size guides. Do you know which part numbers I should use? I have a winter Rally coming up this week. So my energy has shifted to preparing for that event. I would like to get these on order, and unfortunately my manual for this bike is in a barn in NY.
Hey if you're located in Germany why don't you the guides from xs-laden, they have a great selection and are really nice!
Ask for Uwe and greet him from me
I also dig in particular the Xr's but unfortunately outta my budget.
Would have loved to have a Wr but now that i have the Ajay (V2 1000cc flatty) I'm more than happy.
You'll also need an 8mm driver to install new guides and an 8mm reamer to finish size it, once installed. IDK about EU suppliers, here's my US go to
Valve guide reamer, valve guide driver