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    Screw shooting from carb

    i don't have anything to contribute... i just wanted to say i love the "crap came flying out of my bike" threads! :yikes:
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    Petcock leaking...cold weather the culprit?

    i am having a similar issue. i think i have traced the problem to an old dried out vacuum hose from the carbs to the petcock. It wasn't sealing air tight at the connections so the air pressure was not right and everything was messed up.
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    For Sale - 2 pair Bilt Circuit Racer boots US size 11 & 9

    Size 11 - SOLD I still have the size 9 pair if you need that special Christmas present
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    For Sale - 2 pair Bilt Circuit Racer boots US size 11 & 9

    I have 2 pair of Bilt Circuit Racer boots for sale. One pair US size 11, the other US size 9. They are brand new, never worn and still have the tags on them. They are last year’s model and sold for $159.99 at Cycle Gear stores. I’m asking $60 for each pair. (Plus actual shipping if you want them...
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    XS400 top speed??

    The fastest i can get "cranky" to is about 85mph in full tuck and Wide Open Throttle (and even at that you could time how long it took to get there with a calendar). I have stock sprockets and dual exhaust. I am fat and old so i think going faster on this bike will require my fat butt loosing...
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    Im guessing one shouldnt be cheap when buying a helmet?

    This is the best article I have ever read on the subject of helmets. (It got the assistant editor of motorcyclist magazine fired because it angered helmet manufacturers and hurt their bottom line advertising revenue) it was originally published in the new york times i believe Blowing the...
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    XS360 tank and clip ons

    Hey Spad, I grew up in Tri-cities (Richland) and live in Spokane now. i think the cold weather has hit but if you ever get the XS headed East look me up :-)
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    cant figure out where to put license plate

    With the fuel tank back pack :-)
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    For Sale - Forks, Underbracket for Triple Tree & Horn - $40

    Robert - I'm sorry I wish you had posted this a day sooner :shrug: I literally just gave them to a friend that is rebuilding an '81 yesterday after having them sit in my garage for a year collecting dust. I'm sorry :shrug:
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    For Sale - 1979 XS400 Parting out or Selling Whole

    How about the fuel mixture screws off the carbs?
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    The "firsts" build thread!

    Looks great! I'm across the river in Vanc. Hit me up for a ride some time :-) BTW are you on PNWRiders.com great local site! My screen name is the same there. Mark
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    Rejetting with Emgo mufflers

    You might be right i was thinking the same thing that these mufflers should make it lean. I may need to check the floats or the valves.
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    First bobber build!!!!

    Its hit and miss as far as side mount license plates. Here in WA State the Wa State Patrol does not like them. Everyone i know that has mounted them has been pulled over for them. The Motor Vehicle Code is pretty specific here that the plate has to be mounted on the rear of the bike. In fact...
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