unclesol
XS650 Addict
I am still trying to "sort out" the POs versions of tuning, so I can get my 79 running correctly, and I have found a few interesting approaches to things, such as tie-wraps around the clutch and throttle cables, pulled so tight that movement of either also moves the other. Also, the clutch cable was so tight against the left-hand choke, that every time you pull the clutch lever, it would also activate the choke, making it run way too rich (read black smoke, and blue pipes!).
All of the cables have been "released" and nothing is binding on anything anymore, but I think the PO had been playing with the jetting, trying to overcome the problems he didn't realize he had created in other ways. So, I am now trying to figure out what the base-line settings (jet sizes and air/fuel mixture screw) are for the Keihin carbs, that look like the XS Performance carb kit from Mikes (XS650Direct here in Canada). See following:
FYI, I have installed a Boyer Bransden ignition kit, and have re-set the valves to correct specs already, so all other systems should be OK.
Lastly, can you confirm whether turning the idle adjustment screw in or out should be raising the idle speed, as right now I don't get any response in either direction, but I think that may have been caused by the inadvertent choking...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
All of the cables have been "released" and nothing is binding on anything anymore, but I think the PO had been playing with the jetting, trying to overcome the problems he didn't realize he had created in other ways. So, I am now trying to figure out what the base-line settings (jet sizes and air/fuel mixture screw) are for the Keihin carbs, that look like the XS Performance carb kit from Mikes (XS650Direct here in Canada). See following:
FYI, I have installed a Boyer Bransden ignition kit, and have re-set the valves to correct specs already, so all other systems should be OK.
Lastly, can you confirm whether turning the idle adjustment screw in or out should be raising the idle speed, as right now I don't get any response in either direction, but I think that may have been caused by the inadvertent choking...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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