Theotherbrinks
XS650 Member
Hi to all this is my first time posting,got a problem and I’ve run out of ideas,I’ve got a 1983 XS650 Heritage with 16,700mls on it, bike starts on right side then comes in on both after 10 to 20 seconds, then runs fine .I’ve checked valve clearance, cam chain tension got a good spark, new battery,new high output coil, h/t leads and plug caps to match coil, tried both new standard plugs and Iridium ones, had the carbs in bits ultrasonically cleaned them new diaphragms even tried a new set of flat sides from Heidentuning (these do give it a bit more get up and go) also full exhaust as the std silencers were starting to rot inside, this is also where the coils, leads,caps and plugs came from, also ran a compression test both cylinders giving about 150 psi, I’ve run out of ideas any help on getting running right from startup would be of great help, had a XS650SE 40 odd years ago which was a points model,this one has the factory electronic ignition which I know zero about although it’s sparking well could this be the issue in some way? Many thanks
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