J
Jimbo's thumper
Hi folks,
I have just purchased a xt 350 thumper, and she's a beaut apart from the fact that she does my leg in every kick! This is my first four stroke, and I am having troubles with the engine.
It starts with choke, and then runs for probably about 3 or 4 mins very nicely before erratically fading in and out until stopping. It will then start up again several kicks later ( i think when it's cooled down), but the same procedure occurs.
I have cleaned the carbs out, and all seems fine. Could somebody please advise me here, as i'm dying to ride her for more than a mile!
Could it be that it needs timing adjustment? I have also noticed a stumpy pipe sticking out of the top of the LHS engine casing, which puffs out white steam, or smoke. What is the purpose of it, and should it be covered up?
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers
Jim
I have just purchased a xt 350 thumper, and she's a beaut apart from the fact that she does my leg in every kick! This is my first four stroke, and I am having troubles with the engine.
It starts with choke, and then runs for probably about 3 or 4 mins very nicely before erratically fading in and out until stopping. It will then start up again several kicks later ( i think when it's cooled down), but the same procedure occurs.
I have cleaned the carbs out, and all seems fine. Could somebody please advise me here, as i'm dying to ride her for more than a mile!
Could it be that it needs timing adjustment? I have also noticed a stumpy pipe sticking out of the top of the LHS engine casing, which puffs out white steam, or smoke. What is the purpose of it, and should it be covered up?
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers
Jim