in a British monsoon today, managed a bit of cutting for the new inlets. ordered a set of pipe expanders off ebay.
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What did you do with your XS today?
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jboyer
XS400 Enthusiast
got my frame painted but dripped a little on my freshly washed motor
and got my rear brake shoes and springs ordered
and got my rear brake shoes and springs ordered
63-Coupe
XS400 Addict
It got to 15C. here today, about 60F. so I got out for as long a ride as time would permit. Then I changed the oil, topped up the tank, added gasoline stabilizer and ran it into the carbs, pulled the battery, pulled the snowblower out of the back of the garage and replaced it with the bike, put the cover on it, gave it a kiss, and hung up the key in the house.
Sounds like I may need the snowblower anyway before the week is out.
Sounds like I may need the snowblower anyway before the week is out.
63-Coupe
XS400 Addict
But, who knew that after running through the full length of the cable, the oil would drip out and onto the floor below?Next time, a coffee lid or an old newspaper goes under the centre stand.
I learned a neat trick from a "Spills" cleanup guy many years ago for cleaning up those annoying little oil drips on a concrete garage floor. Dump a little cheap everyday kitty litter on the stain, then grind it into the concrete with the ball of your foot. Sweep up the kitty litter and even though it's not perfect you will be amazed at how much of the stain takes out. It even works relatively well on old oil stains.
Lone Vagabond
XS400 Enthusiast
Cleaned and rebuilt carbs. yea feels good.
Unfortunately I have done anything to it in about 4-5 days except wish that I could ride it.
jboyer
XS400 Enthusiast
painted the inserts on my mag wheels red and got my oil filter in the mail but i cant get my motor on until i get a new front tire
I uncovered it and tryed to start it but no go,will try again tomorrow hopefully she`ll cooperate.
jboyer
XS400 Enthusiast
got a tire ordered and said screw it and put in the motor my risers and drag bars and hopefully i get my rear brakes and springs, handgrips, front tire, and some plates made for my key starter button and turn signal switch
AnzacPaul
XS400 Enthusiast
Waiting for my clutch perch to arrive.
Using crc to try and remove my brand new grip in order to fit the perch, I haven't an air compressor, and I don't want to cut it.
Edit: CRC and a twist/pull method, stopping to add crc every couple inches worked a treat
Using crc to try and remove my brand new grip in order to fit the perch, I haven't an air compressor, and I don't want to cut it.
Edit: CRC and a twist/pull method, stopping to add crc every couple inches worked a treat
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Cody3000929
XS400 Member
yamalube sucks now hon da has some badass oil and its cheap but not so sure how a yamaha would handle it its a little thick
Im going to put a heater on it and warm it up.Then hopefully she starts
Wow, nice photos.
For the first time I am actually able to see how the crazy thing works inside. A single cam has bumps on it. The bumps push against little paddles which have little tiny hammer heads attached to the other end.
When a bump pushes a paddle, the hammer whacks the end of a little bar attached to a valve making it go down (open).
Sorry to use so much technical language, but it's like having an epiphany being able to actually visualize all of it.
For the first time I am actually able to see how the crazy thing works inside. A single cam has bumps on it. The bumps push against little paddles which have little tiny hammer heads attached to the other end.
When a bump pushes a paddle, the hammer whacks the end of a little bar attached to a valve making it go down (open).
Sorry to use so much technical language, but it's like having an epiphany being able to actually visualize all of it.
It took you 30 minutes to snap 3 pictures? Maybe I'm not such a noob after all.Some pics for the noobsIts an easy thing to do only took about 30mins.
Don't let me near it. I'm the noob who cracked an oil filter cover,
remember?
Thanks for the pics how difficult is it to remove the camshaft?
