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Gee that's funny,and your on a Jap bike forum, Its time that 'saying' went to China, there's some real 'CRAP' coming out of there. 117,000 miles = 188,000 kms

'PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE' Most people are very busy these days,and its getting harder to find the time. Iam in the process of restoring a '68'AS1 and trying to put a roof over my head,(guess which one is on the back burner). if ya check my 'topics' out (in my profile) you'll see the start of my project. More updates to come. hope you reply with a better attitude so we can talk business.

g'day Lonnie, first time playin with carbs may seem daunting,but once you give it a go its quit simple, just take ur time or get a mate (thats pulled any carb off) to help out the first time you remove them. heres some links that should help : http://www.xs650.org.au/xs650%20tips.html#Carb Removal http://www.650motorcycles.com/repairs.html Don.

sounds like your needle and seat may be stuck open,check to see if your float level is set right. pull carby off,clean all jets, inspect needle 'n' seat for wear and set your float level, once that is right even with a faulty petcock it shouldnt leak like that. Don.

G'day all, for those intrested in restoring old classics,iam beginning my first 'classic restore' of a 1968 YAS1. i've had the bike since i was 12 yrs old,back then dad thought it was time to upgrade from the KD80 to a 125cc and brought it off a work mate who only had it to teach his daughters to ride, after that just sat in his shed for years. Offered it to us for $350 in 1983,i was a happy young fella the power was unreal at that age.(only went round'n'round in the paddock really) Back then we had no idea what bike it was,just rode it for a few yrs until the throttle cable broke, and that's when it went into a deep long sleep (25yrs)..... ......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! (bit more background in my fist post). Moved on to more modern bikes at the time and just left the AS1 in the shed, wasn't until 10 yrs ago i knew i had something special and decided 'one day i will restore her'. funny thing is, ive had more then a dozen bikes come and go,(regret selling my RZ 250 ),but i never for once thought about selling my AS1,something in my head kept saying 'dont sell it,dont sell it',glad i never. here are some pics of my progress: where she slept for 25yrs first sun light for 25yrs frame stripped all in bits the parts a have gathered so far this may take me a while for 100% restore,trying to build a house at the same time