Is the choke getting stuck open? Sounds like my bike would run w enricher on? Check intake boots for air leeks? Vacuum barb cover come off? Once the bike is warmed up if you don't see or feel obvious air leaks, I believe guys spray carb cleaner over the possible dry crack boot and listen for change.
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Slipping gear? Maybe bad valve adjustment?
- Thread starter Owen8
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Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
I thought I did the adjustment for a slipping clutch but maybe the video wasn’t right for my bike. I loosened up the cable up top and loosened the nut at the bottom and used a Philip screwdriver to adjust the tension by feeling when it hits a point and setting it as soon as I feel tension.
Owen8 it’s time for you to post a better video and show what the h you are actually asking !
Show the progress and quit asking vague questions.
Present something members can better determine to be needs !
If you cannot , I’m out
Show the progress and quit asking vague questions.
Present something members can better determine to be needs !
If you cannot , I’m out
No it doesn’t occur when shifting its almost as if I’m not shifting at all… my rpm’s don’t come down when shifting… well they do just not as much as they should. The difference between second and third is literally next to nothing. When shifting from second to third the rpm’s drop maybe 100-300
My most recent job was adjusting the valves. The bike was riding great but I would hear constant valve chatter which I thought was due to my valves being too loose. After adjusting the valves and triple checking if I got my specs right (.004 intake and .006 exhaust) I still run into this same problem. it sounds like a clanking mess and the bike revs around 3-4k in gears 3,4 and 5 even though I’m going max 40mph. I’ve heard this could be dude to a slipping clutch. But it’s hard for me to believe that’s the issue because it ran perfectly find until I messed with the valves. Any thoughts on what could be the issue?
All say Slipping clutch. Take a good read through the tech section
also look at your clutch cable for dragging.
Is he running the correct type of oil?No it doesn’t occur when shifting its almost as if I’m not shifting at all… my rpm’s don’t come down when shifting… well they do just not as much as they should. The difference between second and third is literally next to nothing. When shifting from second to third the rpm’s drop maybe 100-300
My most recent job was adjusting the valves. The bike was riding great but I would hear constant valve chatter which I thought was due to my valves being too loose. After adjusting the valves and triple checking if I got my specs right (.004 intake and .006 exhaust) I still run into this same problem. it sounds like a clanking mess and the bike revs around 3-4k in gears 3,4 and 5 even though I’m going max 40mph. I’ve heard this could be dude to a slipping clutch. But it’s hard for me to believe that’s the issue because it ran perfectly find until I messed with the valves. Any thoughts on what could be the issue?
All say Slipping clutch. Take a good read through the tech section
also look at your clutch cable for dragging.
Specifically for wet clutch operation; to eliminate slippage under load.
Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
I’ll post a better video what all would yall like to see on this video? It’s hard because I don’t have a GoPro and have to use my phone to record. I’m working a ton now and sorry for the late responses but I don’t have time to look at the bike till Saturday.
Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
I’m for sure running the correct oil. I have no additives in it either it’s Castrol 20w-50 used 2 and a half quarts. The container says it’s specifically made for 2 stroke motorcycle engines.
Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
I also want to add a big thank you all for all the help and recommendations! I never thought I would be able to perform these jobs before and this forum has provided a lot of support and knowledge! I apologize if I come off a bit frustrated and rushed. I have had to call in some favors to borrow vehicles from friends to get to work and I hate smooching off people.
Hope that's a typo... should be specifically for 4 stroke motorcycle engines (which is what I suspect it is). 20W-50 would 4-stroke motor oil. A 2 stroke would have gear oil for its transmission and specific oil for its oil-injection system or its premix.
I hate smooching off people.
I make an exception for my wife. Otherwise, I’m not doing any smooching.
Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
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The most important bit on that package is the JASO MA2 designation. That means it's acceptable for wet clutches.Was most definitely a type-o.
This is the exact oil I used.
No hurry on responses and we understand. Some of us have a little more time to tinker than others. Here’s a copy of the shop manual if you don’t have one. When going in to do something you haven’t done before read through the manual. I have to do it 2-3 times. lol
https://xs650chopper.com/wp-content/x/xs650-manual-xs650chopper-1.3.pdf
https://xs650chopper.com/wp-content/x/xs650-manual-xs650chopper-1.3.pdf
Did we tet see pictures of the bike?
Your XS is a four stroke motor not 2 stroke. . And needs oil specific to a wet clutch application. You seem to be out of your depth with these old motors.
Bruno_c
XS650 Enthusiast
There are probably several malfunctions on this bike but the most obvious is that the clutch is severely slipping. This is the first and easyest thing to fix. At this stage, all the rest is a loss of time.
Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
That’s exactly what I think! I’ve been reading a ton on people with similar bikes to the xs and everyone seems to be pointing to air leak! The vacuum lines on my carb have slipped off before and have had a similar effect on the bike but I didn’t want to fiddle with them in fear of messing up something else.
Owen8
XS650 Enthusiast
And ya I know that’s why I’m reaching out for help
I’m a broke college student who doesn’t get spoiled by my parents so I had to work my way to buying my form of transportation. A simple you did this wrong would suffice.
