Da-Mack

Hi, could you explain a bit further regarding your link from crank case to carb joint? I have a 1975 XS500 with a sinular problem. I cleaned the carbs put them back on. The bike starts, is better than when I got it but the idle won't stay steady. I'll get the fast idle scew set at about 1500 and it will behave somewhat but when I rev the engine it takes a long time for the rpms to come back down. Also I have to have the choke on a bit for it to stay running or it dies.

Hello all, I'm new here, just picked up a 1975 Xs500...I don't know why. We got it for the wife to learn on. The bike starts, will run but won't idle. It promptly dies if you let go of the throtle. Its not in bad shape for being 30+ years old but I have a mound of work ahead of me. I think it has the original tires!! Any tips, tricks, warnings, condolances will be greatly appreciated, thanks