Recent content by Speed_Kills96

Yup chances are the valves are touching the pistons and causing you to think the engines locked up. Do not force it over or else youll bend the valves permanently. Reset the valves to standard timing specs as suggested in the manual and good luck:bike:

Nothing wrong with those welds. They look perfectly fine and if they arent cracking, there is nothing to be concerned about. All thats needed for a smooth ride is that the front and rear wheels to be in alignment.

How does my spring on the inside of the gas cap hook up to the rest of the locking assembly on my 80xs 400? Pics would be greatly appreciated! Thanks:thumbsup:

Ok. Awesome thanks guys

Carbs yes. They are so filthy. I'll try the pine sol soak method on em.

Theres rubber plugs in my xs400 carbs. Im not sure wether these plugs are required or not which begs the question: Can they be discarded, or are they in there for a reason?

Okay Ill have a look when time permits. Thanks

I've got a 80 xs400 that sat on its side for 4 years and now it just won't start. Has compression and fuel. Used a circuit tester and pumped 12v into battery connections. Lights come on, but bike will not run, unless I put 12v to the coil hot wires. I'm thinking its the igniter box under the...

Hi I'm Jacob. I have been working on motorcycles, for a while now. I've got a 80 xs400 that won't start. Used a circuit tester and pumped 12v into battery connections. Lights come on, but bike will not run, unless I put 12v to the coil hot wires. I'm thinking its the igniter box under the...