Recent content by The Mad Arab

Gidday MechnewB, I think the lads have basicly covered it but thought I might throw my bit in here as I have just been through this myself. Did you remove the cable from the bike? You can feel any obstructions present. Have you had the sprocket cover off? I did to mine...

Reading this has made me think of one. I am new to this site and have become an avid XS fan. A friend gave me a 1979 XS 400, which he was going to restore but due to retirement to his farm, didnt have the inclination to complete. I enquired, and he gave it to me as it was going to a good home. I...