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You can only get red caps on the east side of the pond.
The ones for a Boyer are 5K.
I managed to score a spare set last year, but every time I've looked since, no luck.
TenaciousTardigrade
XS650 Member
Today I just advanced the timing on my PAMCO. Now the TDC line on the rotor properly hits the F-mark.
However I noticed when I rev to 3000k rpm, it doesn't advance.
It only advances around 4500rpm. Don't really know how to proceed.
However I noticed when I rev to 3000k rpm, it doesn't advance.
It only advances around 4500rpm. Don't really know how to proceed.
Does it use the mechanical advance unit?
TenaciousTardigrade
XS650 Member
I believe he’s going to tell you to lube that shaft.
Got a knock. I used the stethoscope method. (Long skinny screwdriver). It took me straight to the left intake valve. It was loose. I adjusted it. I now have a quiet engine, at least as abnormal noises go.
Time to throw a leg over to go get a dose of live music.
Time to throw a leg over to go get a dose of live music.
TenaciousTardigrade
XS650 Member
Im on it coach! Enjoy the music!
And while you're in there, lubricate the bob weight pivots and the slot where the bob weights rotate the shaft as they're thrown out. Make sure everything moves nicely with no stickiness. That should fix it
Wordman
XS650 Addict
TT, I see a couple things wrong with your advance unit install. It's obviously a new aftermarket unit but it still needs to be lubed. First, the slash on the little center disc should point to the slash on the backing plate. Yours is 180° off (common mistake). It doesn't really matter with a Pamco because it fires both plugs on every revolution, but you might as well correct it while you have things apart. Second, the lower spring in your pic isn't connected to the fly weight correctly. It looks like it's just looped around the tab that fits into the center disc slot instead of being in the little hole on the arm (like the upper one). And finally, that notched ring that holds the backing plate on has a raised lip on one side around it's I.D. That should face out. It looks like yours is installed backwards, with that lip facing in ......
TenaciousTardigrade
XS650 Member
5twins,
First of all, I'm a huge fan. I've owned my xs650 for 2 months and you have saved my hide more than a few times.
Second, you're obviously right. I didn't notice any of the issues you pointed out. I'll put it in proper order.
Thank you for taking a look, I really appreciate it!
First of all, I'm a huge fan. I've owned my xs650 for 2 months and you have saved my hide more than a few times.
Second, you're obviously right. I didn't notice any of the issues you pointed out. I'll put it in proper order.
Thank you for taking a look, I really appreciate it!
Carbs worked loose on my morning gravel road ride, had a huge backfire on the decel,
Roadside fix and back on the ride, came home, made sure they were TIGHT, just came back from my evening ride ( it’s summer, I try and “bookend “ most sunny days with an early morning and late evening sunset ride.
Parked up in the old shop at home, played with a camera filter at last light
Roadside fix and back on the ride, came home, made sure they were TIGHT, just came back from my evening ride ( it’s summer, I try and “bookend “ most sunny days with an early morning and late evening sunset ride.
Parked up in the old shop at home, played with a camera filter at last light
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Love the imagery!Carbs worked loose on my morning gravel road ride, had a huge backfire on the decel,
Roadside fix and back on the ride, came home, made sure they were TIGHT, just came back from my evening ride ( it’s summer, I try and “bookend “ most sunny days with an early morning and late evening sunset ride.
Parked up in the old shop at home, played with a camera filter at last light
Is that a 74-76 Vee Dub bus bumper on the bench?Carbs worked loose on my morning gravel road ride, had a huge backfire on the decel,
Roadside fix and back on the ride, came home, made sure they were TIGHT, just came back from my evening ride ( it’s summer, I try and “bookend “ most sunny days with an early morning and late evening sunset ride.
Parked up in the old shop at home, played with a camera filter at last light
Found a “donor” gear shift lever from a friend. I believe it was from a Virago. Straightened it near the splined section using my induction heater - great tool. Cut it to length the drilled and tapped the piece. I test fitted it and it appears to work well. Polished it up a bit, now it’s ready for a bit of paint.
