Well, clutch isn't slipping....BUT...now it's running weird

[renegade_xs11g]

Thanks for the advice on the slipping clutch, it was just an adjustment

I had to take an air filter off and hold my hade over the mouth of the carb to get it to start.
I know, I know.
That's not the answer.
Still no time to rebuild those carbs.
In process of replacing a wheel bearing on the car,
I had to chase after a bearing puller, for the car
plus it was a very nice day. & I didn't want to drive the FREIGHTLINER

any way, I can't tell if it's an intermittant miss, or intermittant fire.
seems to be around 3000 rpm


motor is very cold blooded, it takes 5 or 10 min before I can take-off
then it takes about 15-20 min. to run any better once it gets thru this "2nd warm up"
it runs pretty good and strong,
pops in the pipe tho'
I did check, not adjust, the timing last weekend, it was @ 10 btdc
the tach is way off too, gonna follw the post on that I saw here

Any ideas,
thanks John

[Ken Talbot]

Carbs need to be cleaned and sync'd. Pay particular attention to the tiny orifice in the bottom of the float bowl that supplies fuel to the enrichener circuit.

[prometheus578]

I agree with Ken. (But find his new "Self Portrait" most disagreeable)

Really, Ken. What's the deal with that?
I'm sorry, but I find it a little... frightening?

[Ken Talbot]

Not to worry, Prom, it won't be around long. Was playing around yesterday with an add-on from Photobocket called "Meez".

[underdog57]

The moustache is disturbing , LOL

[renegade_xs11g]

New Carb kits, had a few questions.....

First Question has been answered:
mains on a spec #1 & #4 get the 110's and #2 & #4 get the 120's

Thanks for clearing that up gentlemen

Now the bike: Stock 1980 XS1100 G (spec. not Mid-Nite)
I've made a couple of minor mods...
#1 removal of air box, I've opted for pods
#2 I've replaced non-salvagable mufflers w/straight pipe
1-7/8" ID 33" long from the end of the factory collector,
no cross between the two sides.

Really SOUNDS GREAT!!!

Now the Question:
Are the above described Mains gonna be correct,
or should I do all 110's or something else????

THANKS, John

[renegade_xs11g]

OOPS

I meant #2 & #3 get the 120's

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Renegade,

You didn't mention, or I don't remember what sizes of mains you found to begin with, but I would suspect 110's across all 4.

The jetting guide in the tech tips....you have read it haven't you
recommends about 3 sizes up on mains with both pods and aftermarket pipes. Since you already have a couple of 120's, you would only really need to get a couple more, and you would actually be 4 sizes up from the 110 stock.

Not too many of us bother with the staggered mains that I know of? I've got Indy pods, and 4-1 and run 117.5's, but after my Dyno run a few years ago, was told I could have probably gone up another size which would be the 120's! YMMV!
T.C.