Recent content by MechNewb

I took my carbs off my bike and it appears the screw with a spring in between the two carbs which aligns the butterflies has somehow gone missing. Does anyone have an old set of carbs that they are just using for parts and might have this screw? Thanks

Where did you order the springs from? Im looking at picking up a set for my front end and noticed you're in Canada too.

Rebuilt the carbs after I put the bike in storage and decided to polish the tops. Also received my new progressive shocks for next season.

Since it sounds like your from Canada, and trying to do this on a bit of a budget, check out the MEC online gear swap. You can find it on the website. Its often got things for cheap that people have bought and then used only a few times. Ive got a couple of steals off there before.

Ive got: chain guard rear grab bar off a 79 front and rear turn signals highway bars for a SOHC

Yeah, definitely sounds like the coil. Next time it happens, touch the coils and see if they are really hot.

I installed a similiar HD pair but mine have the baffles punched out. Even without the baffles, mine arent very loud.

Search this forum for threads about those pod filters. They have a lip whcih doesnt play well with the CV carbs.

That looks awesome. Good luck getting it going!

Hey guys, for anyone running the "super bike" style bars, where did you get them from? I unfortunately didn't do enough research and looks like the ones I bought have a 4.25" centre width, and our bikes require 5". Looks like I wasted $40.

Im by no means a doctor, but my sister is a physical therapist. From what Ive learned talking to her about work, I think you need to go see a physical therapist. I believe it should be covered by your insurance. They arent going to prescribe you any more pills but they will show you exercises...

I think you mean exhaust collars. I've never had to take mine apart so I can't see what you may have done wrong. The gap will cause an exhaust leak and cause you to run lean. Your engine isn't going to blow up but definitely work on getting that seated up tight.

Upgraded the turn signals to tiny LED turn signals. Nice and bright and not nearly as ugly as the stock ones.

http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4825

Travis on the forum here sells a hard tail kit for the XS400. The XS650 kit won't be a direct fit.