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Finally got a bike after a few setbacks. What oil, plugs, etc?
- Thread starter wmarsh4
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wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
Well its 2 i guess you would say. Like a "power up" click then click back down
On your early model, the tail light isn't controlled by the key switch like on '78 and newer models, it's controlled by the headlight on-off switch. It shouldn't come on with the key unless that on-off switch is in the "ON" position. But, it might be the brake light that's coming on. In that case, the switch for it, most likely the rear one, is adjusted wrong.
Still interested in whether or not the starter motor spins when you just bump it?
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
Crossed the solenoid and it attempted to fire. Going to get a t joint and for fiel line and throw new plugs in and see what she thinks about it
Just so we're all reading from the same page...
"Power up" means turn the key on.
"Turns over" means the engine spins
"Fires" means a plug ignited the fuel/air mix in the cylinder and spun the engine.
"Runs" means ... well, it runs.
"Power up" means turn the key on.
"Turns over" means the engine spins
"Fires" means a plug ignited the fuel/air mix in the cylinder and spun the engine.
"Runs" means ... well, it runs.
Thanks for the info
I've just printed off the last 2 pages to take out to the shop
Reading is one thing but seeing it works for me
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
No luck with that. Starter is spinning. Going to recharge the battery now.
That is normal on the early bikes.
Should click once.
You're gonna hafta start giving a little more detail for us to know what's going on. What does you "think" you're at the turns over...." Think? A description of what's happening would help.
"Starter is spinning." Was the engine spinning along with it... or was it "just the starter" freewheeling?
You'll find that when it starts to feel like we're pulling teeth... help will start to dry up.
Let's err on the side of too much info.
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
Think as in it sounds like everything inside is spinning as it should. And after a few, it starts clicking like maybe the starter actually attempted to go out and is just grinding gears. I can hear compression working inside though?
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
Pulled the plugs and touched to the frame and seems i aint getting any spark. Ordered a manual so all the small questions should go away once i get that. (I hope) Had one before but got misplaced in my move 5 yrs ago.
Manuals can be downloaded from the Tech section. There's several links there iirc.
Ground the spark plugs to the engine, not the frame.
wmarsh4
XS650 Enthusiast
Will try that when i get back to the house thanks for the tip i think it could potentially be the points. Im just not familiar with how they should be. But they seem like they are far too tight.
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Those look pretty fuzzy. A good cleaning and setting in order.
Search advance shaft to remove, clean, lubricate.
Search advance shaft to remove, clean, lubricate.
I agree with the others that you have a lot of cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and correcting to do.
However, what you have going for you is that you have most or all of the basic parts on this bike, which is way more than many folks can say.
Persistence and patience will be your best friends, and you will be well-rewarded in the end.
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However, what you have going for you is that you have most or all of the basic parts on this bike, which is way more than many folks can say.
Persistence and patience will be your best friends, and you will be well-rewarded in the end.
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