OntarioSeca
XS400 Member
Hi guys,
I'm having some issues with my bike. Bought it 8 years ago with 2300km on it. Ran fine after I bought it and changed the oil that had been sitting for over 20 yrs. Had very smooth acceleration and top speed was impressive, around 140 km/hr.
I took it off the road about four years ago and only take it out for about one or rides per year. So basically its been sitting.
Problem: Only starts with choke fully on. Revs up high on start up and have to play with choke to get the idle down from 4-5k to around 1200rpm.
Now when I release the clutch I get very little power and the throttle response just isn't there. The gas is fresh, plugs are fine, fresh oil and filter.
Any suggestions. Petcock, vacuum leak or just dirty carbs?
I've been searching on here all week and for the past hour and just don't know where I should start? Though I should ask you guys!
Thanks!
I'm having some issues with my bike. Bought it 8 years ago with 2300km on it. Ran fine after I bought it and changed the oil that had been sitting for over 20 yrs. Had very smooth acceleration and top speed was impressive, around 140 km/hr.
I took it off the road about four years ago and only take it out for about one or rides per year. So basically its been sitting.
Problem: Only starts with choke fully on. Revs up high on start up and have to play with choke to get the idle down from 4-5k to around 1200rpm.
Now when I release the clutch I get very little power and the throttle response just isn't there. The gas is fresh, plugs are fine, fresh oil and filter.
Any suggestions. Petcock, vacuum leak or just dirty carbs?
I've been searching on here all week and for the past hour and just don't know where I should start? Though I should ask you guys!
Thanks!