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Haha I like that!

Thanks a lot

Thanks a lot. An I have them but they are a little messed up. One is cracked and the other is deformed a little. Trying to think of a solution. I was thinking maybe some chrome ones. Or just going without and running some pod filters. But I have read horror stories on that with the rejetting

I will for sure have to look into that. Thanks for all the great help guys!

This is the best one I have on hand, could take a different angle if that would help

Hi all, wanted to contribute my info. I am currently running a 130/90/16 rear, no mods to swing arm, small notch cut out on chain guard. Also running a 110/90/18 front with no fender Hope this helps!:wink2:

Sorry for the double post, took another pic:thumbsup:

Looks like I might have to start doing that. Also, weird question....what do you think of a magnetic truck engine heater for the crankcase?

Hi everyone, I've been getting wonderful help from all of you and just wanted to post a quick thread about me and my bike. I'd also LOVE to see pics of everyone else's so throw them up here! My is Neil and I am from chilly Michigan (where most of my troubles have come from, but that's...

Thank you guys for the wonderful input! So as an update, put a heater on the crankcase for an hour, sprayed some ether, and wouldn't you know first kick it started right up. I am personally leaning towards blaming my troubles on the oil. Does that seem logical? Also I'm running 10-40 since in...

First off, hi everyone. Name is Neil, I'm from chilly michigan, and I am a proud owner of a 1981 xs400H special 2. Now down to the nitty gritty. My bike is wonderful in the warm weather, not so much in the cold. I guess I should be more clear, once started, it could be 10 degrees out and it...

Well since then I have put new needle and seat in and also a new float. I was going to ask if you guys think that maybe a messed up pilot jet could do this? I have had the carbs apart and cleaned extremely intricately. But both of my pilot screws I couldnt get out to clean (heads stripped from...

nice man! especially for the money invested!:thumbsup:

Doesn't seem to change anything with the gas cap open :/

Sorry forgot to mention that also. I can adjust that all the way in and out with no significant change.