februarysnake
XS400 Member
So my 1980 xs400 is just being super weird. I've had the carb completely replaced a month ago and a few other things done (spark plugs, the fuel line, the rubber circles at the front of the carb because they were rotting). Battery is fully charged. I don't know much about bikes but I have a friend who is a mechanic and has helped me out with a lot of stuff. However, the bike isn't starting often and when it does start- it won't idle. It just dies immediately after starting up unless I roll on the throttle. Two weeks ago, it was idling just fine. This thing seems to have a life of it's own- every time I go to ride it, there's a new problem.
Sorry I can't give more specific information but if anyone could offer just a general list of things that could be causing this, I could give him some direction and avoid paying for extra labor to diagnose. I know there's some rust in the exhaust that's clanking around, and I have not replaced the air filter. Could either of these be the problem? Thanks!
Sorry I can't give more specific information but if anyone could offer just a general list of things that could be causing this, I could give him some direction and avoid paying for extra labor to diagnose. I know there's some rust in the exhaust that's clanking around, and I have not replaced the air filter. Could either of these be the problem? Thanks!