Recent content by BadLuck

Nope, the remake with Ben Stiller :) never been to Russia, dont plan on it either. Im good here in the States and Im sure there good without me as well. :)

No man, Strasky and Hutch :)

I out ran the cops on mine,Ha Ha :) Sorry, just having a little fun :)

My 1980 xs400 does well at 60-70. thats fast enough for me :) No use in pushing the motor more than that. I agree, anything more than 60-70, I would find a bigger cc bike. I have put aftermarket mufflers, and change other parts, and its a fun little starter bike.:thumbsup:

Hello guys, i was wondering the samething, but i have heard that once you press the cap down and remove the clip that the spring inside has a bit of tension, is this true? and would it be safer to use a press?

never seen the bottle style one your speaking of. :)

Ok, thanks ihaolpa, thats what i have filled it with waiting for the air pockets to make ther way out of the tubing, Im going to try it tomorrow

Hello sbsumerix, welcome to the forum, I just recently purchased a 1980 xs400 special. There a nice learning bike, my 400 has about 17,000 miles as well, it runs good, need to adjust the valves and tune the carbs, and the seat needs a new cover which i found one ebay, but that can wait til end...

I just made one today, whats the best fluid to use, i have trans fluid, dont want to use the wrong fluid and have any problems, thank you for any input:thumbsup:

Hello, im making a home made manometer and would like to know what to use for the fluid that wont hurt the motor if it happens to get into the intake while making adjustments? Thank you :thumbsup:

Well, Im not really having any problems with riding it on the Highway other than all the moron drivers on the highway thinking they need to 90 mph in the there vehicles. I have a nice windshield and saddlebags on my bike, the wind at times blows ya around but thats normal even in the pick up...

Try motorcyclesuperstore.com, jcwhitney,bikebandit.com

cheapbikeparts.com

Sweet :laugh:

Yeah i agree these xs400 yamahas really werent intended for highway use, they are alot fun on the back roads. but there not bad for a short distance on the highway, its a nice starter bike, i paid four hundred for mine, not to bad for a starter bike, yes i agree if i had to do alot of highway...