Neil Friday

K thanks a lot man, hopefully someone knows the answer. Lol

already been done man....thats why im on here asking all of you guys

hi everyone, i own a 1981 yamaha xs400 special II and i am having one hell of a time with it to say the least... Lately I have had trouble starting it (will NOT start without ether, i know thats terrible for the engine but what can i do...), and also once i get it started it runs on one cylinder wonderfully and the other one sputters and backfires... I did a good carb clean, replaced battery, replaced plugs.....i just do not know where to go from here. PLEASE HELP!!