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Recent Content by dannyTheBoat

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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    I did notice the 1 bad score, but that measures below the stroke of the top compression ring. I'll scrutinize the others a bit more. That cylinder...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Nov 19, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Over the past week I have gotten in to the cleaning and re-work portion of the job. I used a wire wheel to clean up the exhaust and intake valves....
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Nov 9, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Is there any risk in just doing the pistons rings anyways? My cylinders look pretty good and measure to within 0.01mm of spec. I'm going to give...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 29, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    I got the head and block off today. nothing too difficult came up. I made a scraper out of a chunk of copper tube and went to town on the heads,...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 27, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Got the motor out and cam cover off yesterday. I was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I was concerned that the bolts would be seized....
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 26, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    I guess I should think more carefully about this then given y'all think it may be a bad idea. Maybe I'll just do the valves and exhaust while I...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 14, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Anyone have good advice on engine enamel and the best primer to use. I've seen VHT mentioned. I'm also looking at this Dupli-Color ceramic enamel.
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 12, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Sure it may be 'frivolous' but so is owning this bike in the first place really. Mostly I think it will be a fun project and since the motor is in...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 5, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Is it safe to assume that my cylinders are in good shape if I have good compression? A guy I work with has honing tools so I am hoping to get away...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Thanks, The '81 P/N seems to match the 2a2 rings. Any opinions on these aftermarket Japanese rings I found on ebay? There is at least one set...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Getting back in to this after a busy month. I am looking around for piston rings and I see two different part numbers out there. Partzilla lists...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    You're not wrong Mike. My plan was always to do a rebuild anyways and I would rather do a bunch of work in one go than keep chasing problems. I...
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Sep 2, 2019 in forum: The Garage
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    For Sale - Piston rings 82-83

    Oh damn I've got an SOHC so it looks like these won't work for me?
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Sep 2, 2019 in forum: Classifieds
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    For Sale - Piston rings 82-83

    Do you still have these? I am getting ready for a re-build and looking for parts.
    Post by: dannyTheBoat, Sep 2, 2019 in forum: Classifieds
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    It's time . . . top end re-build thread '82 xs400-RS

    Hello everyone, I've had my XS400 since February as a learner bike to learn to ride and wrench. It has been a lot of fun riding and working on it...
    Thread by: dannyTheBoat, Sep 2, 2019, 21 replies, in forum: The Garage