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    Bolt identification

    I've most finished my 79 SOHC engine rebuild and I've found two bits that I'm not sure where they belong, hoping I haven't missed anything important and was wondering if anyone can identify them. I also need replacements for the tiny bolts that hold the wires for the neutral switch and oil...
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    Damage to upper crankcase half.

    After a busy holiday season I'm finally getting back into rebuilding my xs400 engine. I noticed in cleaning that there is damage on the the upper crankcase half at the point just below one of the cylinders. I'm adding a picture in the hope someone can identify the cause. I was wondering if it...
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    Learning by doing, 79 Scrambler(ish) Build

    Hi, I recently bought a 1979 XS400, with the plan to turn it into somewhat of a scrambler build. My daily ride is a Honda 1975 CB550, so this project is mainly to get my hands dirty and learn a little about motorcycles along the way, with the hope that i'll end up with something fun to ride on...
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    I don't know what I'm doing

    I'm new to this forum, and hoping to start learning to ride bikes soon. So Hello, and nice to meet you. I was looking at craigslist and other sites for cheap bikes to learn on, and came across an XS400, well two actually. According to the offer one engine is broken, and it seems like he was...
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