Ok. I'm new to the motorcycle and need some help. I have read several posts and am stuck. Background. Had the 1982 xs650 heritage special out last Saturday morning on rough road. Was running well, then started to sputter and lose power. Then stopped. I had just cleaned carbs from an issue with stuff in reserve. So I thought I had the same issue. I found out I had rust in the tank also. (I also learned that i shouldnt use 87 octane in it). So after using solution to get rid of rust in tank, cleaning of the carbs, again. I decided to change the oil, filter and sump filter before starting up again. (I just bought the bike a month ago and wasn't sure of maintenance.
I have everything installed and started her up. Put 91 octane fuel in. It started up fine, but then after a few minutes it started sputtering and then died. I tried to start it back up and it started leaking gas out of the left air filter. Any ideas? I know I have a charging issue (have replaced brushes and rectifier.), but need to get it to start so I can narrow down the charging issue. So I have been using a trickle charger to keep the battery fully charged.
I plan on testing combustion tomorrow after class. The spark plugs are getting a spark, I tested both sides today.
I have everything installed and started her up. Put 91 octane fuel in. It started up fine, but then after a few minutes it started sputtering and then died. I tried to start it back up and it started leaking gas out of the left air filter. Any ideas? I know I have a charging issue (have replaced brushes and rectifier.), but need to get it to start so I can narrow down the charging issue. So I have been using a trickle charger to keep the battery fully charged.
I plan on testing combustion tomorrow after class. The spark plugs are getting a spark, I tested both sides today.