I just got this bike for a very good deal and I am in need of help. It will start and idle smooth but will not carry its own wieght. I have to clutch the crap out of it just to go down the road and back. I just put new plugs in it (a job in itself) and the front two were lean (white & dry) and the rear two were rich (black & wet). I thought it might be the timing or the timing advance but I have not found any info on it at all. Any help would be much apprecciated this is my first bike and I am excited about getting it up and going. Thanks
I had a similar problem when I got my '85 500. Except, my right side cylinders were dry fouled and the lefts were lean. I cleaned the carbs out, now the colors match. Also take note of the pilot screws were ever tampered with; they may not be set correctly. If you haven't done so already, purchase the service manual. Oh and welcome to the board.
I found a site to download the factory manual, the shop manual, and the clymer for free. but its not done yet
I took the carbs off to change the throttle cables and that was a pain in the butt to get them back on
I have been unable to find stock or aftermarket parts anywere but every once in a while finding some stock replacement parts on ebay. any suggestions???
You think the bike is fine though just needs carbs cleaned? I am just taking stabs in the dark here cuz I don't really know that much about bikes at all. I just don't want to take it to the shop cuz thats stupid expensive.
I need a starter solenoid, I got one off ebay but I guess the guy didn't feel like shipping it cuz its been like two weeks. Also is there a alternative to the shifter linkage? I keep catching it and bending the crap out of it then it don't work till I straighten it out as best I can. Thanks
Go to my site and click on the "How To" link. There's a section that shows the procedure for removing and installing the carbs. Don't try removing or installing the cables with the carbs attached to the heads!
I have been to your site and find that it is very informative, Thats were I found out how to modify the petcock. Which was one of the things I had to do in order to get it to start. I am in Lafayette so its nice to now that there is someone knowlegable close. Thanks
I just wish there were pics of some of the items on there, but its good having them in the first place.
Do any of you have the shop manual? Mine is missing page 4-19 & 4-20. Looking for someone to scan them for me. ~J
