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Carbs are rebuilt and back on the bike just got done with sync!

81 xj550 regulator rectifier eBay $18.00. And I got a terminal connection kit from vintage connection came out nice and clean

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Which direction do I drive out the needle jet tube? I've tried tapping in the direction of the fuel bowl felt Solid so I stopped

Yes definitely replacing all the seals, the diaphragms are in good condition they checked out on the slide vaccum check

I'm just glad that I've got parts to work with

Yes! Two intact idle screws!! Funny how such little things can make you boiling mad! At least I have parts to work with. Time to tear down 2 sets of carburetor's to make one serviceable set. The happy mechanics smile is back on my face!

Carburetor rebuild, so after searching the forum the number one cause for high idle after warm up is broken idle screw. Yep 2ea. Broken "F" ing tips the worst possible case scenario!! You cannot push the tips out like you can on the 400 carbs. I cross my fingers and go to the parts donor these...

Fuel system project; Tank had a delaminated liner I literally pulled it out by hand. Inside of tank had light surface rust so I chose to use white vinegar to clean it, 48 hrs later poured out and left about a quart and added a short piece of chainlink and my wife's pie crust chain beads (Amazon...

I joined this forum last year when picked up my first bike, it was in rough shape and after finding out how hard it was to find parts Iost interest in the rebuild. Two months ago I picked up my second XS360, now I have a running bike and parts donor! Work that I've done, upgraded charging system...

Removed rivets from fuel cap gasket holder waiting for parts

48 hours with the white vinegar drained off 2gals and put some chain link and chain bead and went to work on it. Neutralized with baking soda, a degrease cycle of hot water and dawn with the chains, rinsed clean. 16 oz. of OSPHO to coat the inside of the tank, letting it dry out. The vinegar and...

Took the tank off, removed petcock, PO had the inside of the tank sealed I literally pulled the liner out of the tank So much for that! it has light surface rust will use white vinegar to clean. Diaphragm's on carbs are good passed the ops ck will open them up later today to check inside

Installed pamco ignition last week, last several days cleaned up my battery tray mounted and wired in a xj550 regulator/rectifier. Got everything put back together, bike fired up and is running great! Took it for a spin, instant throttle response vast improvement.

Robbed the horn off the parts queen, rode around the neighborhood tooting my horn

I'll try to keep it as original as possible, I guess it was a good thing after all getting the first bike. Now I have a source for parts and can take my time restoring the bike, riding and enjoying it.

1977 XS360 3079mi. Just picked it up runs awesome! My little Cream Puff!

I bought a set from eBay $29.01 Seller is bel-ray 64083, send key code and get a perfect set