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OK dumb question here, but if the battery is dead will it still start?

I just put new plugs in, and can't get a spark.

For reference I just picked up the bike and it hasn't ran in 3 years.

I drained the tank(NO RUST!!), cleaned out the carbs, cleaned up some green fuzzys on the electrical connectors and fuse block and I am just wondering if I will be kicking in vain without the battery?

Yes I put about a shot glass full of oil down each cylinder to ensure proper lubrication before start up BTW.

-Bill

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OK dumb question here, but if the battery is dead will it still start?

I just put new plugs in, and can't get a spark.

For reference I just picked up the bike and it hasn't ran in 3 years.

I drained the tank(NO RUST!!), cleaned out the carbs, cleaned up some green fuzzys on the electrical connectors and fuse block and I am just wondering if I will be kicking in vain without the battery?

Yes I put about a shot glass full of oil down each cylinder to ensure proper lubrication before start up BTW.

-Bill

thats a lot of oil to burn.

yes you do need a battery power to start. its not a magneto bike.

check your contacts for pitting and check for flashes from them when a friend kicks it over! (condensors knackered)

most prob your carbs have varnished if left with fuel in over a period of time, have you tried easy start?

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ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!

Charged the battery up, and re gapped the points. Runs beautifuly now!

I wasn't sure if it had a magneto style ignition or if it required a voltage source to start. Thank you for the clarification.

Now to change the oil and then I can ride her to work on Monday!

Any recommendations on grade of oil? Its hot over her and I was thinking 10W40 or 15W50. Which do you think would be better?

-Bill

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neither 20w 50 i use millars semi synthetic classicsport oil, never use full synthetic as your clutch will slip!!

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Oil changed, and BOY is this thing fun to ride! thanks for all the help guys!

I went with just plain old 20W50 wal-mart 5 qt for 7.98 bottle oil. It meets the standards set forth in the Haynes manual, but then again it is a Haynes.....

Anyone got a scanned copy of the actual owners manual for the XS 360?

-Bill

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Oil changed, and BOY is this thing fun to ride! thanks for all the help guys!

I went with just plain old 20W50 wal-mart 5 qt for 7.98 bottle oil. It meets the standards set forth in the Haynes manual, but then again it is a Haynes.....

Anyone got a scanned copy of the actual owners manual for the XS 360?

-Bill

pioneerX has a site which has the XS400 which is exactly like the 360 (which has a smaller bore)

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