Recent content by Nolanb

I had 142.5's in and it could not get up past 6.5k rpms. Have not checked valves. Timing is good. The carbs were both benched and dynamic synced with the 142.5's. Not currently, literally just threw them in.

Is it uncommon or bad to run differ size mains in the carbs or should I adjust my needle height.... Because before I put my current jet size in, I pulled plugs and the left side is rich and the right is lean.... I intend to use my H pipe after hearing see everyone on here recommend doing so. I...

Exhaust is still stock. Have H pipe still. Which I intend to use once I got it more dialed it. I have been considering doing pretty much what you suggested... just I feel made it so close. I'd hate to scrap it and start over. Currently googling the uni's, thanks chris.

Hey guys, I have 81 xs400 that has the battery box (if you will) chopped up so I can no longer use the stock air boxes and H pipe. It has 48mm emgo pod filters directly mounted. I have bigger mj's(150) and pj's(47.5) does good starting and idle. One issue I am having with it is the bike is not...

Need some advice, I have my cyclinder head tore down and on the base of it. I have what look like 2 dowel pins. The one is secure (left front side) other one is on the (right rear side) the one on the right is loose, but it looks more so like a location dowel so you fit the middle section of the...

Trying to follow the procedure from the Haynes manual I believe it is the 75-84, so it is not exact for my specific model. I download from the this site. All i wanna do is replace the gaskets for the different sections of the cyclinder head. Appreciate the help you are trying to give.

Hey guys, hoping to get some quick help here. I have an 81' xs400 sh model and I am going through replacing gaskets from a kit I got from mikes. Anyways. I am stumped on how the rotor bolt comes off where you can advance or retard the timing. So i can take off the cam chain tensioner, can chain...