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@Hammondsupholstery 3 күн бұрын

Hi just installed the gonzo box. But bike back fires through air filter and exhaust. I presume not timing as yours runs fine. I've the bs34 with foam filters as yours but jetting all stock, could you tell me what jets your running and needle hight. It be good starting point. Thanks

@uberkafer 3 күн бұрын

@@Hammondsupholstery I'm sorry, I no longer own the bike and don't have that information written down anywhere.

@RichardASK 6 ай бұрын

I see you've got twin discs. What were these forks off? I have just bought a 500/4 K2 and that type of exhaust and the front forks are just what I'm after. I'm building a Racer to use on a Classic & Vintage Swiss Hillclimb, called SeeBodenAlp Bergrennen am Rigi. It only happens every 2 years and I competed last August on my 1930 Sunbeam Model 8 350. My normal road bike here in the UK is a Yamaha MT10, so I need something a little quicker for next year. Nice job on your bike mate.

@uberkafer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. The forks are from a Yamaha R6. Search the SOHC4 forum for R6 swap. There are a couple of threads on doing the swap.

@PunchNerds81 9 ай бұрын

shtty deal im about to mount one myself

@uberkafer 9 ай бұрын

Good luck. We tried 3 different ones and they couldn't supply a round tire. The rear was fine. The front was always out of round. I ended up swapping to Shinkos.

@PunchNerds81 9 ай бұрын

@@uberkafer i got it on by hand smooth unlike any other tire before. Not spinning on the bike yet. will let you know

@jimmyjames6267 10 ай бұрын

Restomod, if it wad a Restomod it would not have that engine, maybe a Subaru engine, you have a semi cal look car with a beefy vw air cooled engine

@uberkafer 10 ай бұрын

It's restored and modified. Rest-mod.

@RoluLoru Жыл бұрын

I had the FT 500 as my second bike when I was 17. I prefer the thumper sound on the ft but this aounds nice as well. I miss it as it took me from nc to fl and then to NJ

@uberkafer Жыл бұрын

I believe he discovered that a rod was knocking.

@HazeBloxs Жыл бұрын

???

@HazeBloxs Жыл бұрын

So that top end noise you showed in video 2 was the rod the hole time ?

@HazeBloxs Жыл бұрын

I have the same noise in video 2

@uberkafer Жыл бұрын

Yes, it turned out to be a rod knock.

@Noname88184 3 ай бұрын

@@uberkaferhow do you fix? Is it a new bearing?

@randycoolbaugh1408 Жыл бұрын

not understanding how one carb leak can kill the whole engine..?

@RT22-pb2pp Жыл бұрын

I would love a modern chain drive v twin 650 sportbike, if I am going twin want v not parallel. Kawasaki needs to make nija 650 a twin at least with a pipe it does not sound like baby civic with fart can

@jamesslick4790 Жыл бұрын

THIS was my first NEW vehicle! I bought mine in '84 as a commuter bike that I rode 8 months out of the year while I drove a '78 Chevette in Winter (I was not in to blowing money on gas!) It's a great design for a "daily" (Being shaft drive, less "maintenance"!) An underrated "little" machine, and is on my list of things I wish I never sold! 🤦‍♂️

@raymondwhitehead5819 Жыл бұрын

guys i have read many comments on this problem bench syncing wont always get them right i own both a cb 350 four and a550 four i rebuilt the 550 carbs bench sync them and had the same problem you are having i then put the gages on and sync them and no more hanging idle dont chase it just sync them and problem solved

@uberkafer Жыл бұрын

These, and all my bikes, were vacuum synced and still had this issue. I believe the biggest cause is improper main jet O-ring size, letting fuel leak by. Also, a foam UNI filter in the stock air box will need different idle mixture screw settings than a paper filter.

@bostjankokot505 Жыл бұрын

What was the problem?

@VELO1967 2 жыл бұрын

sounds and revs really nice

@bungomotortv7744 2 жыл бұрын

Adjust your air fel mixture, that is to lean

@uberkafer 2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't a lean condition. See links and replies below.

@athenablackhat3185 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the 6 pin to 6 pin or 8 pin to 6 pin?

@uberkafer 2 жыл бұрын

6 pin to 6 pin. Seems to run great. Been chasing down minor (unrelated) things and have only had a chance to get it out on the road once. I don't feel any flat spots or anything. Pulls hard.

@athenablackhat3185 2 жыл бұрын

Have you changed the timing at all?

@uberkafer 2 жыл бұрын

@@athenablackhat3185 I checked the timing but didn't change it. The Gonzo CDI keeps it near stock. Here's a thread that explains it all: www.xs650.com/threads/gonzo-diy-tci-system.57694/

@fernandoaldahir5541 Жыл бұрын

Hi can u explain me how do you put it on? Is stock gn 250 tci? I know i need to make an adaptation for the plugs but my answer is if the TCI the stock From Suzuki gn! Thanks cheers from mexico

@uberkafer 3 күн бұрын

@fernandoaldahir5541 check the XS650.com forums for installation instructions.

@CBX-en9lc 2 жыл бұрын

I would be looking for a rich condition on the carb, with the idle screw or idle jet. With the throttle closed, it continues to feed to much fuel to the engine. Slipping the clutch to load the engine, it now does not have enough fuel and so settles to an idle again. Visually synching the carbs is close enough, and will not cause this problem. Try closing the idle mix screw to cut out fuel, if it controls fuel. If it controls air, open it. Check your idle jet air and fuel circuits. I see this post is a year old. Have you already resolved this?

@uberkafer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, read the other comments for the solution.

@CBX-en9lc 2 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer so, your sync was way off?? Interesting. I have CBX with 6 carbs. Lots of fun.

@uberkafer 2 жыл бұрын

No, the sync itself was good, but when the carbs were fully disassembled and rebuilt and the slides/sync screws weren't set to the proper "baseline", so to speak. A vacuum sync showed the carbs balanced perfectly but slides didn't go to "zero", so to speak. Read the thread on the SOHC4 linked below for a better explanation.

@CBX-en9lc 2 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer Thanks for the reply. Had a run on issue with the CBX that was due to a rich setting. I am glad I guessed the carbs.

@TheTriplelman 2 жыл бұрын

that was my college bike- my 1st bike

@carlosoruna7174 2 жыл бұрын

Umm my 550 with tomasellis a yosh cam and 4 into 1 and marzzokis needs a good home.

@carlosoruna7174 2 жыл бұрын

Umm memories of my 550 remember that these 4s r3v3d to 10k way back then. Clean the carbs.

@uberkafer 2 жыл бұрын

Carbs were already cleaned. Here's a vid and a link in the replies that explains how I fixed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqqbiYx8od-FadE

@synapticburn 2 жыл бұрын

spot on restomod with cal look flair. I miss my 66!

@ThisNThatGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on a cb550 now that's doing this same thing. Been pulling my hair out for 2 days now and have had the carbs off many many times. \I read thru that entire thread so here's hoping that the "german method" works!!!

@type3666 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice color 👍✌️🇩🇪

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Stock L456 Ruby Red. Bright red in some light, a brownish blood red in others.

@TheSeangerber 3 жыл бұрын

did you fix it /

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, here's a thread that covers it all: forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,184299.msg2133716.html#msg2133716

@robertjohnsonii1765 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate the reply. I should have been more clear that I have the exact same problem, not exact same bike. I have a 1987 Yamaha Virago 535 v-twin. I have two carburetors and one sync screw. I synced the carbs so I think there's only one thread depth I need to be (didn't change it when cleaning the carbs, but double checked sync. afterwards anyway). Maybe I have a vacuum leak like every kept telling you, even though I already have that a pretty solid test with the carb cleaner method. Anyway I really appreciate the response. If you have any general advice you might think will be help, I'm all ears. No worries if not, appreciate the reply.

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

Just the general stuff: sticky throttle cables, lean condition, either from jetting or an air leak, timing, sticky timingadvancer, etc. Don't overlook the valve adjustment either. The Virago use CV carbs, right? Check the diaphragms too.

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,184299.0.html

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it involves the sync screws and the base sync when setting up the slides after a rebuild. Full story here: forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,184299.0.html

@robertjohnsonii1765 3 жыл бұрын

Any solution? I’m having the same problem. Thanks in advance

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

The 4 individual sync screws (NOT the mixture screws; the screws with the little lock nuts that you use to sync the carbs) were showing too many threads. I lowered the slides until about 3-4 threads were showing, re-sync'ed the carbs and that cured it. I used the "German method" of setting the slides by measuring the bell crank. See this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqqbiYx8od-FadE

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

Sold it years ago.

@akaRandakk 3 жыл бұрын

Hello: Is this bike still available? Thanks.

@diezales6480 3 жыл бұрын

REALLY

@diezales6480 3 жыл бұрын

What is that ,,,awesome,,videos about this Yamaha radian please

@PabloChaconi 3 жыл бұрын

1300

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

Stock was 1200cc, now it's 2276cc.

@PabloChaconi 3 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer What means. CC

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

@@PabloChaconi engine displacement. Cubic centimeters. Stock was 1,200 cc and 40 horsepower. Now it is 2,276 cc and 190 HP.

@PabloChaconi 3 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer I understand thank you

@burlymugg 3 жыл бұрын

bike looks great man, got a similar situation going

@state_of_repentance 3 жыл бұрын

What did it end up being? Throttle cables?

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

No, the 4 individual sync screws (NOT the mixture screws; the screws with the little lock nuts that you use to sync the carbs) were showing too many threads. I lowered the slides until about 3-4 threads were showing, re-sync'ed the carbs and that cured it. I used the "German method" of setting the slides by measuring the bell crank. See this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqqbiYx8od-FadE

@state_of_repentance 3 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer awesome! Thank you for the reply 👍

@uberkafer 3 жыл бұрын

@@state_of_repentance Here's a thread that covers it with more detail: forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,184299.msg2133716.html#msg2133716

@davidfisher3273 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@osc8 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning callook!!! More please...

@andrewdurrant8465 4 жыл бұрын

hi, bike sounds great what jetting have you got in the carb.

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, the bike is long gone and I can't remember the jetting.

@andrewdurrant8465 4 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer thanks for replying I've nearly sorted it ,these tm36 really make a difference.

@Dahniol_ 4 жыл бұрын

What size tires you running in the rear?

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

Yokohama AVS Intermediates in 205/65

@Dahniol_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying. Also, is the rear stock height or did you lower it a bit?

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

Lowered a very small amount. Just enough to close the gap over the tire a bit.

@HunterJoslinhunterjoslin 4 жыл бұрын

Have you sold it already?

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

It's still available. facebook.com/marketplace/item/300876207612099/

@HunterJoslinhunterjoslin 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I’m looking to pick this up off the guy who bought it. What would you recommend for the seat if I need to accommodate a passenger?

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

Just find a stock 550F seat. The frame is unaltered. Be sure it's an F seat, not a K.

@HunterJoslinhunterjoslin 4 жыл бұрын

uberkafer what’s your email?

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

@@HunterJoslinhunterjoslin I replied on the other video with a link to the ad. You can contact me through the listing.

@gr2262 4 жыл бұрын

What beam did you go with?

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

CB Performance adjustable beam.

@fg2004 4 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer Beautiful Vdub. Is this a narrowed beam? If so, how narrow?

@fg2004 4 жыл бұрын

@@uberkafer Also, could you share your tire sizes, front and back, please? This Beetle is awesome!

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

Off the top of my head, old school Michelin XZX 145's up front and Yokohama 205/65 in the rear.

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

And, yes, narrowed adjustable beam. Either 2 or 2.5 inches. Wide 5 front disc (CB Performance) and Type 3 rear drums.

@thomasburton2058 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man what’s the secret can’t get my pile 78 sr500 to get spark

@uberkafer 4 жыл бұрын

I ended up replacing the coil, CDI and rewinding the stator, but getting the stator PROPERLY rewound by Rex's Speed Shop is what finally got me spark.

@thomasburton2058 4 жыл бұрын

uberkafer ok thanks man ya I just read up on the problems you were having last year with your bike and I gotta say you did an awesome job on explaining the problems you were having and how you tested them and I will let you know when my cdi box comes in this week if that’s the problem or I’ll let you know why I’m not getting spark once it’s fixed

@Fezzler61 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning bike - again!

@stunter956 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet im building an 81 gpz550 with the same engine. Also about to finish her up

@ericeverson5956 4 жыл бұрын

This is a first class build. Congratulations, Sir.

@higbeedoug 4 жыл бұрын

GLWTS.......

@scottsoaks 5 жыл бұрын

I had one in 84, drove it on California's i5, back and forth from San Diego to LA also the Pacific Coast highway, it was a nice bike

@johnchristopherson6970 4 жыл бұрын

We probably passed each other a few times LOL, I still have mine, needs a new crankshaft, but it's mostly still intact. Still the only NEW vehicle I have ever owned. I bought mine at South coast Honda in Costa Mesa Back in my USMC days. It's in my garage in central MN now.

@scottsoaks 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnchristopherson6970That was my only new bike as well, don't doubt we past each other I was in the Corp too, stationed at San Mateo

@Krazy5530 5 жыл бұрын

where did you get the pipes?

@uberkafer 5 жыл бұрын

Hand made, by a guy with the Benelli club in Spain.

@54Kab 5 жыл бұрын

Love it 😍 Let me know if you ever decide to ‘rotate ‘ the toys 👍🏼

@stevenmiller8365 3 жыл бұрын

Cal-look is a completely de-chromed body. Love the wheels though.

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