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 Topic: Firing on one cylinder |
Hutzpah
Replies: 9
Views: 7500
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 Forum: Engine Posted: October 23, 2009, 2:04 am Subject: Re: Firing on one cylinder |
Thanks for the posts and pamcopete I haven't seen that video before and
I must say it says it all.
Unfortunately mine do not spring back the same I pulled it all apart
and couldn't see anything wro ... |
| Topic: Firing on one cylinder |
Hutzpah
Replies: 9
Views: 7500
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Forum: Engine Posted: October 16, 2009, 6:59 am Subject: Re: Firing on one cylinder |
"A stretched timing chain generally results in retarded timing."
Thanks pamcopete that killed that theory.
".. he may have put the cam chain on, one tooth off on the cam."
I know what your saying ... |
| Topic: Firing on one cylinder |
Hutzpah
Replies: 9
Views: 7500
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Forum: Engine Posted: October 15, 2009, 7:55 am Subject: Re: Firing on one cylinder |
Firstly thanks despecial for the comments.
Well I was wrong when I said "timing seems good"
I think I have a stretch cam chain as my timing is too advanced The bike is starting on the right cylin ... |
| Topic: Firing on one cylinder |
Hutzpah
Replies: 9
Views: 7500
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Forum: Engine Posted: September 27, 2009, 3:26 am Subject: Firing on one cylinder |
My xs650 1979 is only firing on the right hand cylinder any idea what to check?
I have had the engine out over winter and put first over sized rings on standard pistons it was doing this the very l ... |
| Topic: What size rings? |
Hutzpah
Replies: 4
Views: 1539
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Forum: Engine Posted: May 14, 2009, 4:45 am Subject: Re: What size rings? |
Sorry about the confusion what I meant by
"What do I do about boring it out as its over the 1mm maximum?"
was the ring gap is over 1mm max on standard rings.
Anyway I went to a local bike shop ... |
| Topic: What size rings? |
Hutzpah
Replies: 4
Views: 1539
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Forum: Engine Posted: May 13, 2009, 3:12 am Subject: What size rings? |
It shouldn't be long before we in Perth see some rain and as I've been riding the bike through summer I felt it would be a good time to deal with
the excessive oil being used.
As I'm a work from the ... |
| Topic: Testing 123 |
Hutzpah
Replies: 0
Views: 2741
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Forum: General site issues and information Posted: May 13, 2009, 2:32 am Subject: Testing 123 |
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| Topic: Pilot screw? |
Hutzpah
Replies: 11
Views: 4088
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Forum: Fuel Posted: January 6, 2009, 3:06 am Subject: Re: Pilot screw? |
"Lots of guys don't say what year bike they have when they ask questions."
Your dead right Retiredgentleman my bikes a 1979 xs650 Special.
A big thanks one and all looks like I've got a fair bit ... |
| Topic: Pilot screw? |
Hutzpah
Replies: 11
Views: 4088
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Forum: Fuel Posted: January 5, 2009, 5:07 am Subject: Pilot screw? |
Could someone please explain what the pilot screw is
and what its purpose is.
Its a very small adjusting screw on the side of the carb.
I have had the timing light on my bike and balanced the car ... |
| Topic: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber |
Hutzpah
Replies: 7
Views: 1502
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: December 3, 2008, 6:19 am Subject: Re: Hello from Pensacola Florida---- trying a bobber |
Welcome and all the best with the project
But just one thing be aware of that cop? following you in the picture.
Hutzpah  |
| Topic: Hi from Western Australia |
Hutzpah
Replies: 6
Views: 1596
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 18, 2008, 7:24 am Subject: Re: Hi from Western Australia |
Hi Yamaman
I'm in Wembley great weather to be riding
I think I better find a jacket as doing a 100km in a tee shirt is not the
wizest things to do.
Is that your bike in the avatar?
Hutzpah |
| Topic: Hi from Western Australia |
Hutzpah
Replies: 6
Views: 1596
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 17, 2008, 5:28 am Subject: Hi from Western Australia |
Hello one and all, great site I must say.
I have a 1979 special, it was black. I bought the bike mainly as transport to work etc as my little 4 x 4 needs to go off the road and have some work done ... |
| Topic: What bike what Carb? |
Hutzpah
Replies: 8
Views: 2381
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 25, 2008, 8:55 pm Subject: Re: What bike what Carb? |
Thanks for the replies.
Retiredgentleman that link was spot on funny thing I
found a similar list on the XS650 Club of Australia buyers Guide www.xs650.org.au/general%20info.HTM (bottom of page)
... |
| Topic: What bike what Carb? |
Hutzpah
Replies: 8
Views: 2381
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 24, 2008, 11:13 pm Subject: What bike what Carb? |
I'm wanting to know what bike and carbs I've got, the frame and motor numbers are matching.
I know its a 1979 special (was black) looks stock standard.
The frame has -XS 650S stamped on it.
Is th ... |
| Topic: Knob for side-covers |
Hutzpah
Replies: 8
Views: 2296
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Forum: Frames Posted: October 18, 2008, 10:59 pm Subject: Re: Knob for side-covers |
Thanks jayel and Yamahopper for the posts
I've got them on and working.
I waz dwoped when I young so my mummmy tell me. 
Big thanks
Hutzpah |
| Topic: Knob for side-covers |
Hutzpah
Replies: 8
Views: 2296
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Forum: Frames Posted: October 18, 2008, 7:09 am Subject: Knob for side-covers |
Could someone please explain how the side-cover knobs
go together?
I've bought a 1979 special with the steel side-covers held on by gutter bolts. The springs on the new knobs seem to be to tight t ... |
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