meanstreakmark
Thinkologist
Hi- I have a concern that I'm starting to research and was wondering if anyone can point me in a direction - to save a little time.
The issue is that I don't seem to have very much 'get up and go'. Certainly nothing near like some of the You Tube videos wherein they're burning out or popping wheelies. If I get on it, I'd better pack a lunch!
The specs: '81 xs650 (of course), Hugh's pma swap-out with Pamco ignition (the kit from Mike's), timing between the firing marks, air pods with stock exhaust, carbs have been separated and cleaned 3 times or so using an ultrasound tank, rejetted to 142.5 main, 45 pilot, idles really well, however an occasional pop coming from the RH carb... valve clearances set per Mike's.
Electric start (currently) does not work, but still tried a compression test by kicking: about 135 -140 LH and 150 RH. Also tried a leakdown test (using a Harbor Freight unit- instructions not quite clear) and LH side was about 10% ? , whereas RH was 20% ? - the biggie though, was that I could hear air expelling through the RH exhaust.
BTW, I'm very confident about finding TDC for adjusting valves and doing the leakdown test.
This bike has not been ridden hardly any in many years, by the prev owner, nor me, as I'm trying to get it to the point of being rideable/reliable.
Any idea? Thanks!
The issue is that I don't seem to have very much 'get up and go'. Certainly nothing near like some of the You Tube videos wherein they're burning out or popping wheelies. If I get on it, I'd better pack a lunch!
The specs: '81 xs650 (of course), Hugh's pma swap-out with Pamco ignition (the kit from Mike's), timing between the firing marks, air pods with stock exhaust, carbs have been separated and cleaned 3 times or so using an ultrasound tank, rejetted to 142.5 main, 45 pilot, idles really well, however an occasional pop coming from the RH carb... valve clearances set per Mike's.
Electric start (currently) does not work, but still tried a compression test by kicking: about 135 -140 LH and 150 RH. Also tried a leakdown test (using a Harbor Freight unit- instructions not quite clear) and LH side was about 10% ? , whereas RH was 20% ? - the biggie though, was that I could hear air expelling through the RH exhaust.
BTW, I'm very confident about finding TDC for adjusting valves and doing the leakdown test.
This bike has not been ridden hardly any in many years, by the prev owner, nor me, as I'm trying to get it to the point of being rideable/reliable.
Any idea? Thanks!