78e carbs not fueling 3-4
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There's no such thing as a "chrome" package for the 78 XS1100. The bike looks to be very close to fully stock with factory chrome engine case guards. Nice looking bike that has been running lean by the looks of the upper header pipes. You may want to check that out and make sure the jetting is in fact stock.
RobKEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
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No Fuel
Don't know if you got around this problem yet?
If you cover the back of the carb with the palm of your hand, you say there is vacuum right? So is there any fuel on your palm when you take it away or is it dry?
If dry check the diaphragms that pull up the main needle, or the housing that the needle sits in (can't recall what you call it) or the main fuel jet. That is the only way for fuel to get into the engine. On these models the fuel gets sucked through the main fuel jet before it gets to the pilot jet.
You can also make sure that all the butterfly valves are in sync using one of these wires with plastic around them to tie a bread bag or plastic bag. There is a post on this site how to do it.
I have a 78 special and I have spent months on these carbs. It can get tricky.'78 XS 1100 Special
'82 XS 1100 1.1
'81 XJ 750 Seca
'82 XJ 750 Seca
'98 XT 600 REComment
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Please disregard the previous post.
I didn't go right to the end of the thread. I saw you resolved it.
Anyway, just trying to help.'78 XS 1100 Special
'82 XS 1100 1.1
'81 XJ 750 Seca
'82 XJ 750 Seca
'98 XT 600 REComment
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Well I guess I should figure myself as lucky. I have one that was originally owned by a dealer. All engine covers, clutch cover, cam cover, transmission/middle drive covers, foot peg brackets, rear brake torque bracket, are all chromed. I have seen another xs11 chromed like that ane parts on ebay.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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