Recent content by groberts1245

Thanks. I just got the engine to turn over the other day. I'm doing a full flush of the break system right now and getting the read pad piston unstuck from all the way locked onto the disc >__<. Then it's a new chain, and new tires, and my baby's good to go :)

I figured I should be able to just pop it with a mallet. Looking at an exploaded diagram I couldn't find anything else that would actually be holding the caliper on other than that one bolt.

Hey all so I started in on my breaks today on the xs400 I'm restoring. The rear pads are locked onto the disc and the piston that controls them is locked out. Short of pulling the caliper off the disc does anyone have any suggestions as to how I could get the pads unlocked? Or alternatively...

Oh seems I was wrong. I thought the 2F didn't have spoke wheels. Thanks for the info

Yes he did have the title, major score.

Good afternoon Gentlemen. I recently found myself a nice little xs400 on Craigslist for free. The guy was moving to Arizona and didn't have any more room in his truck for his old bike so was giving it up. I'm going to be cataloging the repairs and refurbishments here for shits and giggles. So...