I noticed you mentioned cleaning the carbs but did you check the plugs, wires and caps? I’ve had a bad cap cause all kinds of issues.Now on to figuring out how to get her running better.
I noticed you mentioned cleaning the carbs but did you check the plugs, wires and caps? I’ve had a bad cap cause all kinds of issues.Now on to figuring out how to get her running better.
I’ll give you the run down…I noticed you mentioned cleaning the carbs but did you check the plugs, wires and caps? I’ve had a bad cap cause all kinds of issues.
I looked inside the tank and it is very clean. Bright shiny metal, no rust.You say you drained the old gas but did you clean the tank? Might have had some varnish or trash, especially in the petcocks that can mess with your carbs. If you used Autolight plugs then if they are resistor plugs then you need non-resistor wires and caps. you can takes the whole cam tension assembly out by removing the cover. My concern would be if the threads won’t turn is the plunger free?
I have Haynes manual and was trying to decipher the wiring diagram. Could it be that my battery doesn’t meet spec? It is 12ah and 180ccaSounds like you have a power drain. Check the tech section for your wiring diagram. There are also links to manuals.
I took it all apart. Tossed old parts, cleaned each passage way with carb cleaner and blew out with compressed air. Then put in new parts from rebuild kit.Tell us a bit more about the carbs - you rebuilt them to factory spec, but did you clean out the various passages? Petrol, especially with alcohol content, will go gummy over time and can block or partially passages and jets.
Where did you source your parts? A lot of the kits you buy online have generic parts that cause more issues than help. I hope I’m not sounding too negative but I’ve gotten great advice on here or had to learn the hard way(HHS, hard head syndrome). Sometimes the issues can be frustrating but just about all can be worked out.I took it all apart. Tossed old parts, cleaned each passage way with carb cleaner and blew out with compressed air. Then put in new parts from rebuild kit.
I welcome all advice. This is my first bike, so it’s new to me and I could have made a mistake somewhere along the way.Where did you source your parts? A lot of the kits you buy online have generic parts that cause more issues than help. I hope I’m not sounding too negative but I’ve gotten great advice on here or had to learn the hard way(HHS, hard head syndrome). Sometimes the issues can be frustrating but just about all can be worked out.
There's parts missing in that kit. Needle, needle jet and needle jet O rings most obviously. You need to check what's installed versus the correct carburettor parts listed in this website.I welcome all advice. This is my first bike, so it’s new to me and I could have made a mistake somewhere along the way.
I do have experience working on cars, atvs, snowmobiles, mowers, etc…. But don’t claim to be a pro by any means
Here’s the rebuild kit I used https://daminedingmoto.com/deluxe-carburetor-carb-rebuild-kit-78-79-xs650-carb-float/
Let me know what you think
Earlier in thread someone mentioned the autolite plugs need different parts to work right. I think tonight I’ll swap back to old plugs just to eliminate that possibility
I did set float height.There's parts missing in that kit. Needle, needle jet and needle jet O rings most obviously. You need to check what's installed versus the correct carburettor parts listed in this website.
When working on the carbs, did you set the correct float heights?
Are carb diaphragms both in good condition?
Ooops - best idle speed 1200-1300?That doesn’t sound bad but the best idle speed is around 12-13K
Ok maybe it’s 1100 is best for most.Ooops - best idle speed 1200-1300?