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Post by masonhart on Jul 15, 2010 15:49:24 GMT -5
I recently bought a 78 xs500. The only thing wrong with it is that it is idling between 2 and 3k. Which screw on the carbs is the idle speed? and what is the normal idle speed when it is warmed up? Attachments:
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Post by wideload on Jul 15, 2010 20:51:20 GMT -5
Mason...nice ride. Good price per unit of fun!
Do a bit of Internet searching for a maintenance/repair manual. It will definitely cover the routine stuff you should do with your new bike. If you locate a forum that deals specifically with the xs500 you will really get some good advice, pictures, etc.
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Post by 5twins on Jul 15, 2010 23:45:31 GMT -5
...... because we're an XS650 site. I could tell you all about an XS650 but I know absolutely nothing about an XS500. And this is as it should be, no offense, but this is a specific list for a certain bike. If you get help here, be thankful, but don't be offended if you don't.
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Post by masonhart on Jul 16, 2010 13:25:17 GMT -5
I posted here because the xs650 and 500 are extremely similar. The carbs on the 650's are the dual Mikuni CV's, right?
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Post by mm22nw on Aug 3, 2010 12:36:06 GMT -5
My first bike was a 74 TX500A. The Honda 4s had it beat. It was OK overall, but seeped oil at the head.
I think I still have the manual for the bike, but I think the idle set screw should be pretty obvious.
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Post by berniebee on Mar 8, 2012 23:46:47 GMT -5
Just in case, another XS500 fan reads this: The XS500.proboards.com forum is dedicated to TX500 and XS500 bikes. |
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