ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
On the RHS i opened up the cover and cleaned and oiled those little flyweights and springs that look like they act like an old fashioned governor of some sort.
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XSB-1 Timing Retard
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Congratulations Tom!
I'm glad to see you are getting the bike sorted out and usable for you.
It sure is a pretty bike.
"Goldilocks" seems like a perfect name. I hope you get miles and miles of smiles from her
I'm glad to see you are getting the bike sorted out and usable for you.
It sure is a pretty bike.
Considering the color and the fit...is one fun machine. Its just right - not too big not too small. I'm gonna name it Goldilocks.
"Goldilocks" seems like a perfect name. I hope you get miles and miles of smiles from her
Yes. It's a technology that's been around for hundreds of years.
There's a shaft that runs through the camshaft from the flyweights to the points cam on the left side. It runs inside bushings inside the camshaft that require cleaning and lubricating periodically. If it operates OK now you can run it as is, but odds are it's been a while since it's seen any grease... if ever. I'd suggest reading up on it and how to take it all apart and lube it.
Ride it and enjoy it... but add that to the list of stuff you'll need to do to properly care for your bike.
But hey if it starts and runs well now reward yourself with some RIDING!
Tom, congrats on your new ride and you are in great hands following the advice of these fine gents. They have certainly helped me and made owning this cool old motorbike even more fun. Have fun with that beauty!
