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    Petcock leaking, what's this?

    I just double checked the kit I bought because I forgot, and it did include the diaphram. I'm at a loss now.
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    Petcock leaking, what's this?

    I replaced everything except the diaphram because it didn't come in the rebuild kit. It's still leaking. I checked the diaphram and it looked perfect. Any ideas or do you think a leaky diaphram could cause fuel to spit out that hole in the side? Thanks!
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    Tire shopping

    Motosport.com! I'm surprised there isn't much talk about these guys. My experience, I ordered a new tail light. the lens got damaged in transit so I contacted them and they responded to my email in 10 minutes. Saying they were out of stock but he'll order one from the vendor and have it...
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    sissy bar/backrest

    I don't know for sure, but I have the rear storage with the handle on it from my 82 maxim. I don't know what sissy bar you're looking at, but that's the closest thing to a sissy bar on mine. I'll sell it if your other option doesn't work out.
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    Petcock leaking, what's this?

    ^ If I buy just the diaphram kit, do you know if that will include everything I need? I'm not seeing many options for the 1982 xs400 maxim. basic on the leak, it looks like it just one worn out gasket.
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    Petcock leaking, what's this?

    Ok, so my petcock is spitting fuel out the side where this little hole is. The hole looks like it's supposed to be there. the little tiny gasket covers the hole but that gasket is pretty chewed up. So, is that hole necessary? What's the remedy here? Just new rubber gasket or what?
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    For Sale - 1982 xs400 Maxim Parts, odds n ends

    Hey all, I converted my 1982 maxim into a cafe/brat style bike. so, that means I took off the rear storage box, rear fender, headlight bracket, airbox, and a bunch of other small things. If anyone needs those items let me know.
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    Instagram?

    ^sweet.... i justed started following you. I look forward to seeing more photos of our project. It looks great so far.
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    Anyone with straightpipe+baffle experience??

    Sorry to bump this one again, but it seems to have gone mostly toward a conversation about jetting. In regards to baffles in straight pipes... has anyone found a cheap solution that will significantly reduce volume? Or, even just enough to feel OK about riding through a neighborhood at...
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    1982 seca xs400 build (New thread)

    Well, After just riding it around the neighborhood a few things worked themselves out. She idles like a dream. I think it just needed to be used a bit and warmed up. The blinkers now blink. I'm thinking when I was trying it before the battery must not've had enough power. When I use them...
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    1982 seca xs400 build (New thread)

    I have a softball game in a little bit at sunnyside park. I'm tempted to ride it there but it's not legal yet. Things to figure out! 1) little, rubber, gasket thing in my petcock is leaking. there is a tiny hole and fuel is spurting out onto my carb. Any ideas for a replacement one of...
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    Clutch not engaging

    I used some Motul 10w40 oil. I checked the manual and it called for 10w30, but after a little research it sounds like what I used will be fine. I'm tossing around a few ideas for reducing sound. I currently have the budget washer deal in there, but it doesn't help much. Other options...
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    Instagram?

    When I'm bored, sometimes I search the #xs400 hashtag on instagram. There are a handful of photos up. I can't help but wonder if any of the photos are posted by frequent users of this site. So, do any of you guys have instagram? Do you often post pictures of your motorcycle or project...
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    82 Maxim Cafe Build

    What bike is that tank off of? How much work was it to get it to fit on that backbone?
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    1982 seca xs400 build (New thread)

    This thread was incredibly helpful for me. I finally got my bike shredding. Took it around the block once just now and felt bad because it was soooo loud. KSqrly, do those tips have mufflers in them or anything to quite it down? And where did you get them?
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