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Gotch XSChris!! Will Do :thumbsup: XSLeo the PO had removed the stock H pipe and mufflers and welded on Honda mufflers - So I am currently 2 into 2 w/o the H pipe. The exhaust I plan on getting is the same design...

Are these the ones to remove xschris? Thanks for the heads up - as I surly would have left them on thinking they would have been ok off the fire Hahaa......:yikes: .

Kinda like to see what everyone thinks on this one.... I know everyone prefers their own poison but I've decided to soak my carbs for awhile instead of boiling. Since parts are ever more scarce and never getting any cheaper I'm going to take the conservative route. Being a 52 year old I now...

Please disregard above . Was trying to find an example on EBay and didn't see one. At any rate what I more than likely read was about ethanol added fuels. I did see plenty of sets on there so no problem.

One other question I have. I noticed in the manuals they recommend replacing the float valves and seats as a set, but I've seen on EBay the valves are sold special - made for unleaded gas. Wouldn't the xs400's already be set up for unleaded fuel since it was phased out after the mid 70's? If...

I am also beginning to get the idea it is a very good idea to wait awhile on gettting a new exhaust till I get this machine dialed in. No use turning a new set of header pipes blue from running too lean.....Hahaa!! :-P

You definately gave me something to think about Requiem! Since the bike is 33 years old there is a pretty darn good chance those carbs have been into.....a lot! Thinking about OEM and original was probably many years ago for this ride. Probably the best thing to do is start simple and get...

I picked up a rejet kit on EBay for my 81 XS400 SH. Still running stock air filters but previous owner cut out "H" pipe in the exhaust and welded up Honda mufflers. It is still 2 into 2. I received 2 sets of Mains (122.5 & 127.5) and new Pilots (45) The kit recommends installing 122.5's and...

Here is a little info I found. Excellent book to get if you like to learn about the evolution of Yahama over the years - as well as bike styles themselves evolve in the Crotch rockets and Cruisers that are omnipresent on the roads today. Interestingly the Yahama Specials were the Grandfathers of...

It is back together! :) Even adjusted the clutch while I was in the neighborhood. The Journey continues! .

First I'd like to Thank the folks on here for your advice - sure have appreciated it!! Thank You!! Just a little update. Have been having wonderful luck with sourcing parts on EBay for the 400 :) Picked up a set of 4 turn signal lights and also a pair of driver's pegs. Most recently I scored...

Thank You again Hishman!! Looks like I have an action plan :-) I'll have to get the Crank Cover off and out of the way so I can deal with that gasket anyways. This way I can remove everything in order as it should have been and hopefully get it back together and see what I've got here. Previous...

Thank You Hishman!! I'll do that! My problem is I can't get the assembly off and I can't get it back on. I'm kinda stuck where you see it and need to know what I need to tear down to get everything back together properly.

Hello everyone! Noob Here. Hope I can get a few bits of help from the experienced on here. I have scoured the site but cannot find the proper procedure for my delima... I am a newly purchased of an 1980 manufactured XS400 Special titled as an 81 Model. The previous owner pulled the complete...