Problems with XS650 from '75 carb and exhaust problem

[dennisbrix]

Hi,

Hopefully you guys can help me out here. I'm a brandnew XS650 rider from Denmark and I'm a total rookie in this world so be gentle guys The problems startet when the bastard shot the carburetor out of the socket from the cylinder. I plugged it back together but it was just dead. I ordered a kit for the carburetor and took it apart and replaced and cleaned everything I could get my hands on. Now it starts and there is smoke coming out of both exhausts but it only runs (poorly) on one cylinder! When i turn off the engine alot of gas is dripping from the bottom of the left carburetor and there is water/oil dripping from the left exhaust as well! The right exhaust is burning hot after a short spin down the runway and back. I'm ready to just run it into the harbour and my wife isn't exactly pleased with the latest addition in the garage

/Dennis

[grizld1]

Re. carbs, Dennis, read the Carb Guide. You probably have an ignition problem as well. Follow the manual instructions,check timing with a strobe, and tell us what you've found. Also check your oil. If oil level is high and oil smells of fuel, let us know.

[fred0709]

hi dennis: gas on the outside of the left carb indicates that fuel level in that carb is running too high which is caused by the float/needle problem. the high level would flood that cylinder. that is a start and hopefully the finish of your problems. how was it running before it backfired? fred