MotorPsycho
XS400 Enthusiast
So I've finally got my 1981 XS400 back together, but it still won't run correctly.
We put the carbs back on after a mild cleaning (because I don't know how to correctly do a full tear down and clean; if I did, I would definitely do that), and the bike will start and run with a shot of starter fluid and revving the engine. However, bike won't idle without revving, and won't start without the starter fluid. Also, when revving, there is some minor popping through the exhaust.
Everything is stock on it, air filters, exhaust, jets, if that helps with the diagnosis.
It was gratifying to hear it run today, but still frustrating that it's not running right.
Thanks for your help, guys.
We put the carbs back on after a mild cleaning (because I don't know how to correctly do a full tear down and clean; if I did, I would definitely do that), and the bike will start and run with a shot of starter fluid and revving the engine. However, bike won't idle without revving, and won't start without the starter fluid. Also, when revving, there is some minor popping through the exhaust.
Everything is stock on it, air filters, exhaust, jets, if that helps with the diagnosis.
It was gratifying to hear it run today, but still frustrating that it's not running right.
Thanks for your help, guys.
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