Recent content by Kyle Preston

Good Morning are the rings stock bore. I am also interested in one of the gasket sets. thanks

parts are a good thing. welcome

Hello all, I am looking for a few parts just to have extras or upgrade from what I have. I have a 78 xs400e I am looking for tank not dented(prefer red but will take blue), Stock Seat, Stator side engine cover. A center stand with spring and bolts. New/used in good shape heavy duty shocks(I am...

I was not the one who tested the bike. My cousin who has a shop did it. he's been working on older bikes for almost 20 years I am sure it was done as it should be.

I am not sure what WOT is. I screwed in a pressure gauge to the spark plug hole and checked it.

I looked at the plugs after a lengthy ride and they are running nicely. compression is 130 left 128 right smoke is whitish.

nice looking bike. Personally I don't mind kick only bikes once they are sorted. getting them to that point can be long and tedious.

I tend to agree no use in replacing good parts.

So just a follow up I have carbs sorted reinstalled and adjusted so she purrs. Very happy with the old girl starts 1to 2 kicks. I like having something that works when you ask it to. I am blowing smoke out the right cylinder when I lay on it but I think it's the rings. I was planning on pulling...

more reliable unless you are going for that restoration to factory specs.

I just sold my 89 Honda Pacific coast. I would tell you if you want a good constantly reliable older bike get a Honda. I had zero issues with that fuel injection shaft drive. start and go all the time, run at 8o mph all day long and do it again tomorrow no issues. I prefer Carbs personally...

If you could let me know how you want to be paid. I will have some extra money on thursday I can send you. Thanks Kyle

Can I ask the history of the Carbs. I am interested but were they off a running bike. any known issues. and how much to ship to 06516?

That is a big jump can I ask if did it. and Why you were looking to go that route?

I found Hella has a waterproof blade fuse setup meant for boats. I paid 6 bucks for the box and another 3 for the fuses. The work was me and some old wire. I bought the six slot setup so I can add accessories if I choose without any issues. I even hot wired one of them to make it easier I am...