Recent content by WillPullen

I looked a bit closer at my carbs and saw the vacuum hose wasn't connected. That did the trick.

Hello everyone, I've got an 1981 xs400 that won't idle. I have to start it with carb cleaner sprayed into the air intake, but once it starts I have to hold the throttle constantly to keep it going. I cleaned all the jets in the bottom half of the carb but I havent opened the top because my...

Thank you for your feed back, i totally agree about visibility. Will take your word for it that the lights wont be bright enough! Thanks!

lol what the heck my links arent working today! this should do it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/271278554439?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Ok I see what you guys mean. What about these for signals? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&item=271278554439&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Sorry updated the link. Thanks for telling me.

I found this head light on ebay it has turn signals in it. I was wondering if any one has one or has one like it and would it fit on the XS400? thanks...

Ok thanks for the tip that's a good point about the 14.5 -15 volt.

I'm ok at carb tuning. I've done it a few times on some older bikes as well.

How is this battery for a kick start only? Would it run everything that would need to be ran?I would probably just take the e-start out. http://m.ebay.com/itm/131019624986?nav=WATCHING&sbk=1 Thanks Will :bike:

Ok thanks willem, I just purchased a welder, so I guess I'll have to try lol

Hey guys! Im making my XS 400 into a cafe racer and I need to move the gear and back brake lever back so my feet are in the right spot. I've seen some threads on here and some kits to do it but they are around $400. So really my question is, does anyone know where I can get a cheaper kit to do...

Ok great, thanks guy you helped out a bunch!

Hey guys, new to the forum. I was just wondering, if I take the battery and electric start out of the 1980 XS 400 will the lights still run? Thanks have a nice day Will