My 83 XC500 get a Lectron carb (pix)

Just installed my new Lectron on my old 83 XC500. Dropped right on. New cable and throttle too. Pull is soooooo much EZer. Really look forward to a ride with it. Resealed the reedblock too. All good to go. From what I could see of the piston and cylinder they look great. Reeds look to be boysen dual stage and in very good shape. Next ride is going to be FUN!

Not only is the stock carb huge and heavy but the slide weights a ton and the spring is ridiculous. It gave me arm pump after 40 plus miles. Was hating it last ride.

"wonder how this would work with my V-Force reed block"

All i need is the dimensions of your carb and will make it fit.

It was built to fit this bike / carb, fit absolutely perfect. Better than stock as it is smaller and lighter. The throttle pull is sweet, very EZ. NICE. It was killing me before. I am making notes on what cable for best routing and other features so when I offer these they will be perfect.

make this face and hold the F on.

- Another cool thing about the PJ is when you mount up a paddle and head to the dunes, and who doesn't once in a while with a big bore 2 stroke, you can just twist the knob richer and go.

Actually it does. The idea is you build the rod for idle to upper-mid and then the top end slightly lean. Then you can use the PJ to fine tune the top end. It draws fuel from the bowl when there is a lot of flow on top.

Full disclosure, I sell Lectrons so take my words as you wish.

So I got it all buttoned up and ready to go. 2 kicks and running. Just like stock this is an EZ starting bike which is funny because I thought this was going to be a sore spot on this bike (starting). Anyway, clicked the choke after about 10 seconds, adjusted the idle and perfect. Let it warm up some and blipping the throttle is a whole new thing. Snappier response, quicker reving, right back to idle instead of hanging. nice. Even sounds slightly different, more crisp and modern. Did a quick run up and down the street but was raining and I was in street cloths and helmet. Seems much more responsive, feels nice, throttle us super EZ to pull now. So far I love it. Giddy to go for a ride.



Got some new plastic and sticker. Bike is loving me right now. She deserved it.

Yes, working on it.

Thanks. I have a 86 WR400 also. But there something so much more vintage about air cooled, dual shock, drum brakes.

Sold it. This bike is better in every way except the brakes.

The cable was like that because I was working on a different lever. Brand new Terrycable.