Got an 83 XL 185 that runs great up to about mid RPMs. Starts first kick, but over half way up the RPM range the bike just boggs down. Carb is clean, new 93 gas. Runs like a champ down low. No smoke, I went on a 100 mile duel sport ride Saturday, no problems. Could I have a blown base gasket, and need rings. Any help would be great.
Twang
83 XL 185
Started by
Darrell Davis
, May 23 2012 03:06 PM
7 replies to this topic
Posted 31 May 2012 - 02:33 PM
Hey, come on guys, I need some help here. I will have to take sweetie pie to the shop tomorrow if I don't get some ideas. DON'T WANT THAT!!! Please, anyone have anything that might help?
Twang D.
Twang D.
Posted 31 May 2012 - 03:26 PM
No, checked that, but thank you, you are the only one who has tryed to help!!! Guess I will stay in the Trials form; we trials guys are much more helpfull to one another.
Twang D
Twang D
Edited by Darrell Davis, 31 May 2012 - 03:34 PM.
Posted 01 June 2012 - 10:59 AM
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Many forums go a bit quiet this time of Year. People go riding when the Sun shines !
It does sound like a carb problem to me.
An ultrasonic clean is the best idea.
Other problems are possible, such as CDI breakdown or camshaft / valve issues, but these are somewhat more unusual.
What about fuel tank venting ?
Partially blocked fuel tap ?
Blocked or degraded air filter ?
Dave R.
Posted 01 June 2012 - 02:17 PM
Thank you guys, I knew someone would come thru. I have checked the air filter, have not replaced it, but plan to soon. Is's not to bad. I cleaned the carb. so that may be the prob. Need to let a pro do it. I HOPE thats all it needs. This old bike rides so GOOD, and I forgot how good those old HONDAS shift after riding a Gas Gas for 11 years!!! 
Thanks again,
Darrell
Thanks again,
Darrell
Edited by Darrell Davis, 01 June 2012 - 02:19 PM.
Posted 02 June 2012 - 10:09 AM
Darrell Davis, on 01 June 2012 - 02:17 PM, said:
Need to let a pro do it
Thanks again,
Darrell
Thanks again,
Darrell
I'm always amazed at how guys will go a whole season complaining that they can't get their carb figured out and having all kinds of problems, when an hour with someone that knows what they are doing will usually result in "end of problem". Check your local Craigslist for guys advertising repair work. You certainly can't trust everyone, but you can usually pick out guys that 'sound' legit. I found a guy that builds and races drag bikes (garage full of trophys) that rejetted and adjusted the valves on my 650L (for $25hr). The bike absolutely PURRS, not just runs great, but sounds so nice it's amazing. Lots of "ex Honda wrenches" out there, retired or moved on to something different.
INCREDIBLY valuable asset to find.
