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Thanks bro. Appreciate it. Got a carb sync cluster coming into my possession this week. Should help after I rebuild and clean up. Think I’m going to go with the same exhaust you mentioned. Gotta chase some electrical demons too after just hooking up a battery and intermittent results.

I like the stock theory. I agree. I’m pretty sure I liked those mufflers when I was looking around at some. I want to do gaskets and brass I guess. Did 4 on my Honda 550 with o-rings, brass, and gaskets.

Hello everyone! I hope this thread finds everyone and their families well. I would love some help with carburetor questions. I have a’79 xs400. I have taken the carburetors off to clean and rebuild them. I have also taken the mufflers off because they are in bad shape and I’d like to replace...

Thanks! (Curious side question; New Haven, CT.? I grew up in Guilford.) That second opinion on slow tightening technique was what I was looking for. Thanks! Had success with thread chaser for plug issue. All other info is great too. Good for future (paychecks) projects. Really appreciate it...

Nice! Sounds and looks like a good deal. Good luck and enjoy!

Thank you! Had great success just using a thread chaser. However, I took the cam shaft cover off to have better access and now I’m having a problem putting it back on. It does not seem to want to fall back into place. Just slightly off, or meeting some resistance. I’m hesitant to try and tighten...

Hi everyone. Cool site. Got a 79 xs400 about 14 years ago for $50. Didn’t (doesn’t) run, guy’s son stripped spark plug threads and left it. He wanted it gone. Thought I’d have a fun project. However, my first human project had just been born. Now, two more human projects, 14 years, and a...