Recent content by DK2600

Thanks, is you are right it is a exhaust leak, I have to take it apart and check if the old gaskets is still left in there - if I cannot solve the problem I will post some pictures

Still I would change those - I believe you find you new ones on ebay

New original (round) copper gaskets have been fitted, bolts have been tighten to max, but still there I have a oil leak – any good ideas to fix this will be highly appreciated.

I need some help en fitting a push/pull throttle to a Mikuni BS 34carburettor – well is it at all possible?

Well, thanks, meanwhile I have been advised that the mix properly was to rich and I should adjust the Pilot Screw on the carburetor when the engine is hot – I did that and idle vent the a stable level (I don't have rpm clock on my motorcycle) anyway, now the motorcycle runs very well when it’s...

When the engine on my Yamaha XS 360, 1977 is hot the idle is to high – is like sitting on a ” swarm of bees” when cold choke is needed and the motorcycle start immediately and the choke is only needed for a very short time – should I use the throttle screw to adjust idle? – if YES should the...

A new steering lock incl. String has been sourced, and it all fit, but it doesn’t work. Somehow it’s not fitted correctly – when pulling the key the whole lock comes out. It should be simple but it has become very difficult – help is needed, thanks

Thank you for your respond - and YES you are right in order to be road legal here in Europe the motorcycle should should have a low beam and high beam setting - new light switch has already been ordered.

I have got a new headlight with two bulbs a little pilot and the main one. When the ignition is turned on there is light in the pilot bulb but I need to push the light switch into HIGH before there is light in the main bulb is that okay? What is the difference between LOW and HIGH? Some...

Thanks, I believe that I'm good to go...

I’m about to start up my XS360 motorcycle and the engine hasn't been fired up for several years. New wiring, ignition coils and contact breaker have been tested/fitted by a professional motorcycle mechanic:) Are there any special things that I should know before starting the engine expect for...

Anyone who can tell me where to fit the vacuum hose going from the fuel tap to.. I believe the air intake but where? Pictures would be nice. I have fitted new smaller air filters (café racer look) I don’t know if that makes any difference?

I need some help on where to mount the horn - pictures will be nice. The thing is that I brought the motorcycle in 8 boxes and I'm now in the process putting everything back together - the instruction pictogram doesn't work for me - thanks

Thanks highly appreciated

Please show me a picture of where to mount the negative lead from the battery