Larrydplummer
XS650 Enthusiast
Morning guys, I searched a few old threads before i posted. Before i put her away, i noticed i could not get the engine to go over 5000 rpms. I am guessing that I am responsible. She came with the original air boxes and filters. They crumbled when i removed them. I removed the rest of the paper element material. The cages cleaned up like new, so I foamed and oiled them (basically made two pod filters). I did the same thing with an SR250 and that bike loved it!. She runs great No hesitation, no back fires, runs great. Just maxs out at 5000rpm
. (note, i ride like an old man) Tried to read the plugs but was only able to put just over a mile on her. My guess is that she runs lean now? or i have a vacuum leak. Oddly? from a riding point? it does not bother me. I am thinking perhaps SHE needs higher rpms at times. Replacement filters are probably the answer. just fiquired id throw this out there
. (note, i ride like an old man) Tried to read the plugs but was only able to put just over a mile on her. My guess is that she runs lean now? or i have a vacuum leak. Oddly? from a riding point? it does not bother me. I am thinking perhaps SHE needs higher rpms at times. Replacement filters are probably the answer. just fiquired id throw this out there