xs 1100 problems

[spec1974]

ok, so i've changed the plugs, changed the oil took the carbs off and made sure that theyt were clean and the bike still doesn't run if i leave it at a real low rmp like 800 or lower you can hear the first two cylinders sputtering. And every once and a while it will back fire and start running for a second and then die. I'm at my whits end, i don't understand how the rain could make my bike run like this . Also i checked the wires that are under the left cover and they are fine.
Thanks
Rob

[Pat Kelly]

Mine runs fine but won't hold an idle at 800 RPM's either.
Factory idle spec is 1,100 RPM, +/- 100 RPM.

[MartyA]

Hi Rob!
Check the 1,000 connections. One little spot of water in the wrong place can cause one large headache.

How's it rev? Misfire?

[graybird78]

water + xs= run bad

The infamous runs bad when wet syndrome. many of us xs's have similiar problems when we wash our bikes. mine was real bad for this. when it rained or when i washed it. I figured it was electrical cuz it would pop,spit and sputter you name it did it. took all electrical connections apart i could find for ignition and applied dielectric grease to them.also regapped my pickup coils to much smaller gap, i think i gapped to .006"-.008".haven't had any problems since. hope this helps.




graybird78
80 sg