OleDoc
FREEBIRDS MC Central NY
I'm pretty sure it wasn't. I can ask the gut I traded the Vulcan with but I know it wasn't on the road cause its exactly as I left it
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What did you do with your XS today?
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OleDoc
FREEBIRDS MC Central NY
Hope so.this one has some meaning to me AND she's a crazy stalker that keeps coming back.
Jso123
XS400 Addict
Replaced my brake lights with leds. Pleasantly surprised that they work without complications and are much brighter. Now I've got to wait 3 to 6 weeks for my $5 brake strobe module to arrive from Hong Kong.
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
Bled the brake, added gas and fired it up!!
Had some issues, though.
Had some issues, though.
levdir
Rounded bolt brigade
Last night I made significant progress on my homebrew rearsets. Got the template one fully drilled, including hand-grinding the bearing socket out to spec, and bolted it on the end of the bar stock I'm using to drill the other one. I'm hoping that I can fit the bearings by heating the bar and gently pressing them in. Does anyone have any experience doing this?
Runningdog
XS400 Member
I'm confused...are you slipping the bearings over the bar?
If so, put the bar into the freezer to contract it. If the bearings go inside the bar, freeze the bearings.
If so, put the bar into the freezer to contract it. If the bearings go inside the bar, freeze the bearings.
levdir
Rounded bolt brigade
Oh, sorry, pictures would be helpful and I forgot to take any. The bar in this case is rectangular, 1/2" x 1/2" x 5". I'm drilling through the shortest dimension. I'll try freezing the bearings, thanks!
JARichmond
XSively Addicted
I bought a new (read: junked) front brake caliper for 40 bucks. It's not in the best shape, since it's been taken from a junked bike and has a number of torn seals, gaskets, and the like. However, it's got threads for a bleeder screw, and I'm excited to have a chance to fix the bleeder screw problem again (and to do it right) and to rebuild it with a perfectly good caliper that has a horrible bleed screw thread. I've also arranged a business exchange with a former member of the forum in my area (Tony007) to purchase a used dashboard, including speedo, tach, and idiot lights with included cables, until I can actually afford the whole new integrated dash. Overall I think I've spent a significant amount less that I was expecting, which is a pleasant surprise!
Also, does anyone know the correct measurement for our bleeder screw?
Also, does anyone know the correct measurement for our bleeder screw?
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Built a new mount for my new iPhone and wired in a charging cable for it. Adjusted carb jetting for "warmer" weather. Gave the bike a quick check and found the front tire at 5 PSI. 
Going to have to remember to find the slow leak. Then went for a 4 hour ride before the snow returns tonight. 
Going to have to remember to find the slow leak. Then went for a 4 hour ride before the snow returns tonight. jthiessen
XS400 Addict
Adjusted my clutch as per instructions here: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showpost.php?p=120532&postcount=5
What a difference it has made! Bike starts easier and shifts with nice solid a *CHUNK*. It hasn't quite fixed my Phantom Neutral between 4th and 5th, but it is definitely an improvement.
What a difference it has made! Bike starts easier and shifts with nice solid a *CHUNK*. It hasn't quite fixed my Phantom Neutral between 4th and 5th, but it is definitely an improvement.
Lego
XS400 Addict
Measured ingition coil resistance, secondary winding is a bit off specs, but still within 20% tolerance,
And soaked chain to a bowl with old engine oil for a few days before trying to get rid of that 10 year gunk on it.
And soaked chain to a bowl with old engine oil for a few days before trying to get rid of that 10 year gunk on it.
Woody101088
XS400 Member
i put a new Shinko 712 100/90-18 tire on the front.
If the chain is that old and "gunk" I would just replace it as well as sprockets.
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
I started the bike up and went for a ride down the block and back. Needs some fine tuning to idle but almost there. Probably needs the mammogram treatment and idle adjusted.
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JARichmond
XSively Addicted
You do know you're working on a motorcycle, right?
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
I do, but right now the idle is "tits up"
Lol, sounds familiar. I'm idling around 2000rpm right now. Adjustment screws seem to have no affect though I know the idle circuit is clear in the carbs.
Thinking the re-covered air filters are letting in way too much air.
Took mine for a few laps of the back yard today. I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to clutches but she's real touchy.
Dies/stalls with a loud "thunk" and a kinda odd sound like a chain still spinning down inside or a ratchet clicking quickly.
Thinking the re-covered air filters are letting in way too much air.
Took mine for a few laps of the back yard today. I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to clutches but she's real touchy.
Dies/stalls with a loud "thunk" and a kinda odd sound like a chain still spinning down inside or a ratchet clicking quickly.
Unkle Crusty
XS400 Enthusiast
I gave mine the mammogram treatment on the main jet. Idle, low and mid range always worked well. Just needed the correct main jets, to go with the foam filters and brand X mufflers. Deep Purple is running real sweet. Might set a new top speed record on my next attempt. Has been a satisfying experience getting this bike. It is working great for around the Island trips, and winter riding. Now and then I do 20 miles on the freeway, but DP is fine at 70 to 80.
Will buy more heavily treaded tyres for next winter
Unkle Crusty
Will buy more heavily treaded tyres for next winter
Unkle Crusty
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Sesty
H.E. Pennypacker
after sitting all winter she started right up on full choke... new MAC 2-1 sounds pretty good, much louder than i anticipated it would be. Its a only slightly quieter than the emgo shorties that were on there before.
