drewpy

it means a weak mix, pilot jets up to 4k then main jets take over after that. idling issues are nothing to do with the diaphram, the idle sytem are notoriuos for clogging up especiallly if you don't run with an after market fuel filter inline twixt the tank and carb. try anti clockwise unscrew the idle on top front of carb 2.5 turns from bottoming out

A lot of folks can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in our country. Well, there's a very simple answer. Nobody bothered to check the oil. We just didn't know we were getting low. The reason for that is purely geographical. Our OIL is located in The North Sea Our DIPSTICKS are located in Westminster!!!

I think its been stopped coz of the volatile ethers or whatever their called and need respitory gear to paint. most modern paints are now water based. My painter was an ex dupont rep based in saudi.

should be ok, the rings should free off (ungum) by using the bike regulary. still get gasket kits from yam (motoward/motogrid/granby's etc) I think you can still get rings, but I got mine from ebay cheap. check fro overbore sizes before ring purchase!!

I think there is a sight glass on yours under the brake pedal

has the bike been standing for long? as the piston rings can stick and cause smokin' if its smoky on startup and goes/lessens when warm i suspect valve guides. if its really smoky all the time especially when you shut off the throttle and bang it back on then its the rings. check the breather pipe if there is any blow from the gear box

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...hl%3Den%26lr%3D info here if you can stand the pidgen ingrish!! some links to 12e web pages in there as well!!

looking good, keep at it and you'll soon have a finished bike. watch out you don't over polish anything as it will stand out and the next thing you know the bikes all stripped down coz that shiny part didn't look right on its own!!!

blue smoke or black?

german ebay or shops in germany will stock them, as this was a popular bike there http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...hl%3Den%26lr%3D

german ebay or shops in germany will stock them, as this was a popular bike there

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/flats/3...buildup04b.html this explains how to modify an FZR400 rear for your bike or try Jonny at PGM www.pgm1.freeserve.co.uk

you can get it from www.frost.co.uk

I use and recommend PJ1 as i used these for my engine casing and is really resistant to petrol WHEN CURED!! ie heated in an oven. for a tank I would be inclined to go for 2 pack or whatever its called nower days (i think 2 pack is old hat now coz 1 painter laughed at me when I mentined that!) get a reputable painter to do it. My tank was original but my painter laquered over it and after 2 years theres not even a blister around or under the fuel cap!!

PPPPPP Pick up a penguin!!!

i ended up in a right shit hole!!!!

you'll find other xs650's had rear 19" wheels same as xs750/850/1100. xs400 and rd's had 18" front and back

XS Triple Frame & Engine Numbers Model Serial Number Year XS750D 1J7-000101 1976 XS7502D 1J7-100101 1977 XS750E 1J7-220101 1978 XS750SE 1J7-300101 1978 XS750F 1J7-240101 1979 XS750SF 1J7-350101 1979

you didn't flick the cut off switch when you kicked it over did you?

unless your fat arse like me!!

check its not running at 45' ie too lean!!!

the thing with a kick start is that is only turns the engine over 1/2 at a time whereas the electric boot can keep the motor spinning. could try bump starting to get the engine turning! clutch slip will affect the engine starting, as that is the only thing that connects to the gearbox and hence the kick start. electric start is direct on the crank.

very nice Merv, hope she goes as well as she looks!! ( or is that a he!)

could strip down the carbs and check for blockages, check also your rubber manifolds for cracks.

"plop" is the sound of my crap hitting the bog water, "thump" is what i do to the kids when I'm trying to watch MotoGP