won't start

Hey guys I have a 81 xs650 kickstart. Have PMA, original points. But now replaced the regulator, capacitor, switched to mikexs ignition gen 2 and new dual output coil. I can't get this bike to start. Got it from craigslist dude lied and said it needed one thing. I can't find a wiring diagram to...

hey all, I'm new to this whole world and decided to get a 1973 xs650 to learn. Bought it secondhand and it worked, then went camping for a weekend and came back to it not turning over. Found that the previous owner absolutely cranked down the ties on the intake manifold hose and the rubber was...

As I posted earlier, I did some work for a friends TW200. I patched it up, and took it for a ride, and he rode it some as well, when we put it away all was well, we said our goodbyes and I put the bike on the battery minder to recharge. I saw the light was green, so I pulled it off, and tested...

Hey everyone. I finally decided to get out from under my own fear of not knowing a god damned thing and ask for help. I have a '71 with a 750 big bore kit, HHB PMA, and Boyer's ignition. I bought it from a fellow last week and over the weekend dropped the engine into my bobber frame. I cut...

So my dad and I went for a 2 day ride to Vermont and at 400 miles away from home my bike died. Here is what happened -backfired extremely loud then completely shut down. Didn't start but barely fired twice, followed by nothing the next 2 dozen attempts. Would not start with starter fluid in the...

I have a 78 xs 650. New to motorcycles. I've been trying to get it running with just a makeshift gas tank. I have good spark and gas but it just cranks over. Add a lil choke and loud backfire from both sides. Any help? Posted via Mobile

Bike is a '79, Hugh's PMA and reg/rec, sparx capacitor, pamco ultimate. Kick only. just finishing the build and I have never had the bike running. Not getting any spark at the plugs. I figure I'll trace all my wires for continuity tonight. If that's all good then I figure next I'll start...