Recent content by MGXS400

BC, I just meant it was an abrupt failure when I said "boom". The float tower was never repaired, I replaced that whole carb so I don't think the floats are the issue. Is there any reason gas would leak into the cylinders with a good petcock and good carbs? Thanks for all the information...

A little background: I've had this bike for a little over a year, bought it running on one cylinder and replaced a carb with a broken float tower(?). While I had the carbs torn apart, I rejetted and cleaned to the best of my abilities. That was about a year ago and I have been riding the...

I just bought his ^ but I also should have a clean spare when I get the new ones.

Do you have the carbs?

Did you just pack them straight down the baffle or did you pack them in between the baffle and the muffler itself?

Any word on the pot scrubbers? Where are you at now with your muffler setup?

Can't wait to see how you do your skate deck seat. Nice build so far.

I'm digging into an 81 XS400 I just purchased and I thought I'd explore the carbs a bit. I found a piece of rubber between the two posts that hold the float so I pulled it out because it looked like it was keeping the float from freely moving. I then realized it was some kind of glue that was...

Do you still have the carbs?

I'm looking for a set of stock airboxes for my '81 XS400. If they have filters in decent condition, even better. Let me know what you have. Thanks, MG