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    Won't rev past 7k RPM

    76' xs360 bone stock except 1 size richer main (140) & richer needle clip position - 1p carbs are CLEAN! New diaphragms. Timing & point gap good Valve adj good 140 psi comp new air filters/stock air box When I goose the throttle in 1st, the engine will not rev past 7k RPM. It will just...
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    Rubber plug in float bowl??

    76' xs360 with bs34's Should there be a rubber plug anywhere in the float bowl, covering the pilot?? Anyone have a pic or link to part?
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    How-To: Restoring a Rusty Motorcycle Tank

    I thought I would share a couple of methods on how to remove rust from your gas tank. I have a write up & some videos on my blog located here: Restoring a Rusty Motorcycle Tank The post covers: Agitating rust with nuts/bolts Rust removal with vinegar Sealing tank with Caswell Epoxy...
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    Idle is rich - pilot screw not responsive

    76' XS360 compression is good timing is good carbs are clean pilot 1.5 turns out jetting is stock bike is stock carb sych is good Guys, I have a rich idle and can turn the pilot screws all the way in and the motor will still run, and barely changes note from 1.5 out to zero. If I go...
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    MC relief hole / spooge hole

    Rebuilding a front master due to fluid turning to crud. The MC has 2 divots, the divot closest to the mirror has a large hole that feeds the piston bore. The other divot does not seem to have any holes. Should this divot have a very small relief hole? Very hard to tell. If so, where does the...
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    Choke Q's - does your bike high idle?

    Trying to start a bike in 20-30°F and it is very difficult. Electric starter seems too weak, must kick start it. Also, with choke on, the bike does not "high idle". The idle increases only slightly. Carbs have been cleaned and I verified that the passages are clean. Turning the choke on with...
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    Float has pinholes - proper fuel level height - solder repair

    I initially set the float height per manual. I took it a step further and jammed clear tubing in the bowl drain and ran the tubing up. I filled with fuel and noted that the level settled roughly a couple mm below the mating point between bowl and carb body. I now discovered that my floats...
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    Choke plunger - xs360 76' - pads are shot

    Guys, I was able to get this bike running and been having an intermittent high idle. I checked for vacuum leaks and found the starter plunger the culprit. The rubber pads are hard and indented, so they need to be replaced. Here is my issue. The fiche states the PN is 584-14171-00-00...
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    Wanted - 76' xs360 - need carb parts

    I need a good set of carbs or the following parts: diaphragm/slide choke gaskets Thanks, Matt
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    76' xs360 - need carb parts

    Hi, I tore the carbs apart and can't seem to find the following parts: slide/diaphragm choke gaskets Are there any aftermarket carbs available? 2 to 1 conversion? Seems like parts are rare for the originals. Thanks, Matt
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