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Looking for a 1977 or 1978 project bike in the Philadelphia area. Want a project bike that I can work on for the winter. Sort of a tight budget, but I've seen stories of guys buying $150 bikes. What can I find under $500 on here?
I'm not sure the manufacturer cared about the ignorance or arrogance of consumers. I think it's just a lot easier to put CHOKE on a small plastic piece instead of EN-RICHENER.
I have a '77. Full runs about 4000 rpms when cold, half runs just under 2500. I typically ride around the corner at half before reseating the enrichener.
If you're new to spark plugs and changing temperatures, NGK has a page on their site explaining the difference. Figured I'd share for fellow new guys.
http://www.ngk.com.au/spark-plugs/technical-information/heat-range-explanation
Thanks the reply, I'm glad it's nothing I've been doing wrong. I'm a new rider and I'm still learning the idiosyncrasies of my bike. I'm sure if someone new took over my body they'd take years to learn my idiosyncrasies and I'm not quite as old as my xs. :D
My only other real concern now is...
Thanks for the recommendation. I have a '77 xs400. Still not sure what the problem is but I've been making adjustments to the idle and playing with the electric starter. My battery is running at 12.45, should I consider a new battery?
this is still a task in some army vehicles, but the new tracks have too many electronic components that we no longer have to worry about this. just don't forget to turn off master power!