Hi all,

Have had a problem getting my new project to fire on both cylinders. Starts reasonably easy (easy if warm) using kickstart, but starter motor turns slowly even with reasonable battery charge. Fuel system seems fine, it quickly starts spitting from cold pipe. Have changed plugs, switched leads and replaced coil to suspect side with no change. I've got a multimeter (not too sure on exactly how to test condenser or any other potential causes), the probem seems electrical? but any tips would be most appreciated! Check her out in the gallery if you like the oldies!

Cheers,

Woody1975

Hi all,

Have had a problem getting my new project to fire on both cylinders. Starts reasonably easy (easy if warm) using kickstart, but starter motor turns slowly even with reasonable battery charge. Fuel system seems fine, it quickly starts spitting from cold pipe. Have changed plugs, switched leads and replaced coil to suspect side with no change. I've got a multimeter (not too sure on exactly how to test condenser or any other potential causes), the probem seems electrical? but any tips would be most appreciated! Check her out in the gallery if you like the oldies!

Cheers,

Woody1975

tune up the bike first, ignition timing, valve gaps, compression check and new spark plugs.

then get back to us if it still plays silly buggers.

ps check out motorcycle mechanics october issue (UK), they have a feature on the tx/xs500.

come on england!!!

tune up the bike first, ignition timing, valve gaps, compression check and new spark plugs.

then get back to us if it still plays silly buggers.

ps check out motorcycle mechanics october issue (UK), they have a feature on the tx/xs500.

come on england!!!

leave us aussies alone

leave us aussies alone

He He. want some battered frogs legs... I think they are going cheep cheep!!!