Recent content by ERM9683

Figured out the sticking throttle, but here’s a new problem: the thing WILL NOT idle now. Did a plug chop, and went up a size. While going up a size, I changed the bowl gasket (got a kit from Vito’s). Changed the air / idle screw and o-ring. Started fine, but fell off if I let off the throttle /...

Another update: was about to put the new (better shape OEM) carb on, but the slide from the old one (still connected to the throttle cable that I got it with) is getting caught / stuck at full throttle?? I tested it before I actually secured it on. Am I screwin’ up here?? Every machine I’ve had...

Ohhhh yeah, I forgot - the needle on the carb that’s in better shape (the one I plan on using that had the 360 main) has a needle with 6 notches…it’s clipped on the 3rd notch down. Is that an aftermarket performance needle?? Figured it was, because the stock only has 5 notches, yeah??

Update: I took both of the carbs into work (I’m a millwright / industrial mechanic in training, and there is a TON of tools / materials that I can use), and soaked the jets in parts cleaner. Sprayed the sh*t out of the carbs as well. Both carbs had a 32.5 pilot in them; the one I was using had a...

THANK YOU for the input! Would the bigger main jets explain the heavy smoking, though?? I know 2-strokes obviously do that, but this was NUTS…clouded the whole culdesac from my yard! Also - any suggested brand of screwdriver to get those pilots out?? I had a mishap before with my bike, and I had...

Finally got a running blaster…but it SMOKES like crazy. I know why - it has a 260 main in it. Here’s the mods: pro circuit platinum full system, stage 2 uni filter, and airbox lid is off. Thing is - I rode it a couple times with my stepson; it ran like sh*t at 1/4 throttle…RIPPED above that. I...

I have an oem carb with TORS delete that I already tapped, and it’s set up for an aftermarket exhaust. The stock exhaust looks like sh*t (pinholes in 4 spots), and I’m starting to lean towards this being a parts blaster. The kid I got it from is the son of a VERY DEAR old friend that I haven’t...

Hey, it’s been crazy lately being I have a newborn, but slowly trudging away on this thing. So, I’m seeing more and more insane sh*t on this engine…kid put BOLTS IN THE HEAD instead of studs, got stripped Phillips head screws out of the clutch cover (actually had to grind the last flange nut he...

I now have everything I need. Quick question: what oil does the transmission take?? About to drain it and block the oil injection when I get a chance. Got some plugs for a plug-chop as well.

So I got my oem carb (for SURE needs to be cleaned), my wiring harness, chain guide, and block-off plate. I’m waiting on the idle screw drill kit from Vito’s. I could not for THE LIFE OF ME find the size of the drill bit, because I have a tap / die kit and could’ve done that myself. No big deal...

*Got jets for my 1980 Yamaha XS1100

THANK YOU again….it is beyond appreciated. I’m trying to keep this blaster in the family so that the kids can ride it & learn how to take care of it. I got the Vito’s drill / tap kit (couldn’t find info on the drill bit size or tap size - I have both taps and drill bits, but didn’t want to go...

THANK YOU for the info. I almost bought a Vito’s 28mm carb, but found a guy near me who sells blaster parts that had one OEM carb left…PSYCHED. So now, I have to do the trouble shooting. Any advice on jet kits would be appreciated!

Hey everyone - thanks for having me. Wanted a blaster since I was a kid in the early 90’s, now I have one. Gonna restore it over time aesthetically, but when it comes to the motor - lots of new things. But I cannot get this thing to start (has spark, brand new cdi and stator)…think it’s the...