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  • oldyam80sg
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Apr 2007
    • 2091
    • Hackettstown , New Jersey

    #16
    I will go to my storage unit today and connect a carb "T" to the carb fuel lines and run an auxillary tank so I can be sure the carbs are clean before I fill the fuel tank. I bought 4 ft' of Tygon 1/4" fuel line and replaced a brittle fuel line.
    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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    • Bonz
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Apr 2008
      • 3356
      • Palmer Lake, Colorado

      #17
      Looking forward to hearing that it started up crisp and clean!
      Howard

      2001 ZRX 1200
      1982 Seca 750
      1983 Nighthawk 550

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      • oldyam80sg
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Apr 2007
        • 2091
        • Hackettstown , New Jersey

        #18
        Ok so I did the bread-tie sync method after I cleaned the carbs as I have had very good results with that method. I then do a sync using my Morgan carbtune. I attached the auxillary tank and got fresh gas to test. The oil light stayed on but went off. I did not lower the idle and the bike started no issues but then the idle started to raise. I shut off the bike and played with the idle screw and then it would not start unless I gave it some throttle. I finally got the idle just right and the bike is again purring. I disconnected the auxillary tank and added fresh fuel to the fuel tank and bike started no issues. Now I have a dragging left brake caliper that needs some cleaning.
        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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        • Bonz
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Apr 2008
          • 3356
          • Palmer Lake, Colorado

          #19
          Good to hear it's running well! Keep us posted on the caliper.
          Howard

          2001 ZRX 1200
          1982 Seca 750
          1983 Nighthawk 550

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          • oldyam80sg
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Apr 2007
            • 2091
            • Hackettstown , New Jersey

            #20
            Yes supposed to rain tomorrow and my back is screaming at me. so most likely will work on the caliper during the week. I will start it tomorrow though as I love the sound of the Kerker exhaust.
            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

            Comment

            • Bonz
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Apr 2008
              • 3356
              • Palmer Lake, Colorado

              #21
              If you're going to pull the piston out of the caliper, leave the brake line hooked up to use the brake lever to extend the piston easily once the caliper is removed. You probably knew that but just a reminder.
              Howard

              2001 ZRX 1200
              1982 Seca 750
              1983 Nighthawk 550

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