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Recent Content by NewHavenMike

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    Brought home a XS cafe... need hel getting to fire

    Progressive offered 2 different spring rates when I purchased mine. I cant find the part # for the other set. Progressive #11-1115 is what I...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 16, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Carburetor jet

    Both jets are used in the XS bikes. The one with the bleed holes is for XS360 carbs only. DONT throw it away. They are somewhat hard to find. What...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 16, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Pilot Jets - Carb - tickover-idle circuit

    At one time in my life, Id say sure yea drill them jets out. My opinion has changed over the years though. Use authentic Mikuni jets. Aftermarket...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 15, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Brought home a XS cafe... need hel getting to fire

    Nice. Yea if youre using a dyno then youre getting superior results for sure. I definitely have more fun on this bike than my bigger bikes. Its...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 14, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Brought home a XS cafe... need hel getting to fire

    Its funny, when I put my 360 carbs on the 400 block, I made no jet changes and it ran fine. The running gear on my bike is all stock, with the...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 13, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    Electric is not my strong subject. But theres 2 types of solid state regulators. Bikes with points ignitions need a certain type. The ground...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 12, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    Ive always wanted to mount the battery on the swingarm. Theres enough room there to get a decent tuck. Im not sure what your plans are, if this is...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 10, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    You can do whatever you like. The easiest course of action would be to buy a new AGM battery for $75, install it, slap some plates on the bike and...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 10, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    Does the bike start and run? Lets see the bike. How long have you owned it?
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 9, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    1st post: Let me introduce myself

    Very nice. Id like to get my hands on a DOHC and see what the difference is between the two.
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 9, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    Unless you take the battery inside with you and dont ride below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. I take my batteries inside when Im done riding for the...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 9, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    A 120CCA would be slightly larger in size than a Antigravity 8-cell. Ive had no problems hiding the AGM. The 4-cell is also about the same size...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 9, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Antigravity battery AG-801 8cell

    Welcome. Will it work , yes. Will it last, no. Our charging systems fluctuate voltage too fast for a lithium to handle it. The battery might...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 9, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    1st post: just acquired XS400

    Going to town on that thing! Now would be the time to invest in a decent set of tools. The phillips screws are actually JIS and use a slightly...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 5, 2020 in forum: The Garage
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    Carb questions

    The float bowl gaskets seem to hold up well if they are intact. I use Jets R Us for OEM mikuni jets. Aftermarket jets are not good and I couldnt...
    Post by: NewHavenMike, May 3, 2020 in forum: The Garage