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    Stone walls at 6000rpm

    It currently has the 142.5 in it with the 42.5. I cannot install the old jets because they were damaged before I got the bike
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    Stone walls at 6000rpm

    What would a recommended main be I'm thinking a 130 something
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    Stone walls at 6000rpm

    Hey guys so I changed my car jets to 142.5 mains 42.5 pilot and set the idle air to 2.5 turns it has pods and a high flow exhaust. Bike runs better now and has way more power in the low revs, when I changed the jets from 149 and 46 I cleaned the carbs since they were out of the bike. Now I...
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    MPG

    ok guys my mileage still sucks. I run the bike between 4500 and 5500 when crushing down then highway but I just had my float bowls off and seen my mains are 148 so I'm thinking that's why my fuel sucks so bad. I only run high octane to keep the ethanol out of my bike. I posted already about my...
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    pilot jet on a 83 maxim

    ok any recommendation on main and pilot jet sizes for a pod converted bike at 2200 feet altitude
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    pilot jet on a 83 maxim

    hey guys got a dumb question I cannot find an answer to. Is there supposed to be a plug on the pilot jet in my carb or not? I'm using excessive fuel and I have set all but the main jets and pilot jets to stock and it lowered my consumption.
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    air fuel mix problems

    I don't know why but I find the pods to hinder more then help the performance of my bike. wishing to go back to stock.
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    Wanted - 83 maxim side covers and factory air box

    hello. I'm looking for the side covers and factory air box to complete my restoration. I am also interested in any other parts as spares or I just don't know they are missing. Please PM
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    put a plate on, filled it with fuel for the first time this season and I must have done something right when I put her to bed cause she fired right up no problems. now only need to find time to ride it.
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    Gas gushing out the back of carbs, float seating issue?

    Check your petcock to make sure it is shutting off the fuel when it isn't running or the gravitational pull on the fuel in the tank will force the float down and it will pour out a small breather in the intake side of the carb I learned this one the hard way just before I joined this site
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    DOHC jetting problem

    I never thought about the ports getting blocked by the pods I will have to check that I did find why my plugs are fouling one cylinder was not getting proper spark making the other cylinder over work and the other just went for the ride
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    DOHC jetting problem

    i had to clean my petcock to get res to work, it was plugged up from not being used, also it will only allow fuel to pour out when the engine is running since the vac valve is closed. try it on pri and see what it does, it will work with or without the engine running but be careful since it will...
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    DOHC jetting problem

    I have 145s and no idea what the other jets are I wish I could identify them, I also have the needle in the 3rd notch and the air screw is out 3 turns. I cleaned my carbs in omni au paint thinner took about 20 min a carb, no boiling, and I completely stripped them and soaked them then used white...
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    where did you buy this from
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    DOHC jetting problem

    sparkplugs were fouled so i cleaned them and now with the cleaned carb it has alot more power just a studder at 6k sounds like a old hit and miss engine and it only does it when its under load. any thoughts?
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    installed the carbs and repaired my exhaust. thankfully my local yamaha dealer had an exhaust gasket on stock and ordered in some more, coudn't beat the 8 bucks it cost me. then took it for a rip down the road now it will almost take off from under me but once it hits 6k it bogs and stutters but...
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Is the gas coming back out of the air filter? If so I would check and change the seals around the needle valve as the fuel can bypass and pour out the bowl breathers. Also check the seals between the carbs to make sure they are sealing. I did nothing on my bike but wish I could work on it
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    good quality exhaust

    Ok I'll try that I'm going to order the gaskets from mikesxs here in Canada what ever it is called and maybe just get new pipes made at the local exhaust shop. Mufflers are fine. Yes it is a maxim I guess I should have mentioned that or put it in my sig
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    DOHC jetting problem

    I'll pull the plugs and look when I get home. Cannot say for sure if it is stock or not but l have to replace the head pipe and the gaskets due to a pothole and a broken muffler mount Good to know its close the air screw was 1 turn out I cannot say for sure what my pilot jet is since I cannot...
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    model ID #'s and years

    My frame and block have 15G the rest of the bike has 12R. It's a 83 xs400 maxim
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