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  • XS1100_OEM4ME
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Mar 2009
    • 1619
    • Fort Myers, Florida
    #31
    Congrats Cuda

    Originally posted by Cuda 69
    ok,a happy update,went out to the mc and tapped on the bowls for good luck,turned fuel on,and hit the starter,,,,, the old girl woke right up,runs like a champ,and no leaks. Makes for a great Friday. Thanks again for all your help.
    Congrats must have bleed out the air pockets whill sitting
    1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
    1980 XS1100 Special
    1990 V Max
    1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
    1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
    1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
    1974 CB750-Four



    Past/pres Car's
    1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8

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      • Cuda 69
        XSive Maximus
        • Jan 2012
        • 676
        • Greenwich N.Y.
        #32
        I just opened the throttle wide open and when it started popping,I let off the throttle,and she started right up,put it on half choke and feathered it until warmed up,turned off choke,idle's at about 1050.perfect.
        FOXS-XS11SG

        2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags

        1980 XS11SG-sold
        1999 Vulcan classic-sold
        1982 XJ 650-sold

        Old is only a state of mind......John

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          • BA80
            Doctor of XSology
            • Oct 2010
            • 9980
            • Tulsa, Ok
            #33
            You'll probably find that you need to adjust it a bit after it gets fully warmed up. My idle will be anywhere from 600 to 1200 depending on how warm the engine is.
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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              • Cuda 69
                XSive Maximus
                • Jan 2012
                • 676
                • Greenwich N.Y.
                #34
                yea Greg,I like to keep my idle right around 1000-1100 rpm. Seemed to be running smoooootttthhhhh. Hope it stays that way,I've never had to touch the carbs,and I want to keep it that way for as long as possible.
                FOXS-XS11SG

                2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags

                1980 XS11SG-sold
                1999 Vulcan classic-sold
                1982 XJ 650-sold

                Old is only a state of mind......John

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                  • oldyam80sg
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 2044
                    • Hackettstown , New Jersey
                    #35
                    When i only had 1 bike (the XS) i kept it in my Moms garage and started it up every 2 weeks no matter what season.I also rode like 6 months out of the year continuously for years.Never had a carb issue.When i got my ZRX the 1 bike had to go into my storage unit-the XS.I figured it doesn't require much to get it going when i get a day to ride.It was only recently that i had issues because of it sitting without starting and not doing much in terms of short term storage.Wont make that mistake again.
                    1980 XS1100 SG
                    Inline fuel filters
                    New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
                    160 mph speedometer mod
                    Kerker Exhaust
                    xschop K & N air filter setup
                    Dynojet Recalibration kit
                    1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                    1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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