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    Tools/spares to always have and where to put on bike

    Hi guys, do you have a little toolbox that is always on the bike? where is it and what do you have in it? I have XS400 Special II, and I can't figure where I should hide my treasure of a couple of spark plugs, screw drivers, perhaps a tube patch set with bicycle pump? Thanks.
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    What is your "choke" RPM when starting

    Hi guys, when I start my bike in the morning with choke pulled-out all the way bike usually starts from first kick and rpm goes over 4000. It is a bit noisy so after few seconds I push the choke in and use throttle to keep bike running until it's warm. Also, pushing choke half way in does...
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    Oil leak on the cylinder - what to tighten/do

    Hi guys, I have oil leaking, it looks like it leaks from that bolt under the plug. It is not easy to see in this picture, but there is some fresh oil and it smells burning oil (and the dirt sticks due to that leak). Could someone suggest what to do. Should I try to tighten that bolt...
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    Carb intake valve body o-ring size?

    Does anyone know the size of that O-ring that is on the valve body? Both of my carbs are leaking, after I cleaned them I can see that those O-rings lost their flex, and valve body is somewhat loose when inserted. I put some grease around them and it fixed the problem, but I am sure it is not...
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    Hi from NJ

    Hello, I recently got myself a blue 1980 XS400 Special 2 (XS400H I believe) that was sitting in the garage for years without use, and I am very thankful to the members here for helping me to put my bike to use (I was following many tips and instructions here). Thank you! Here is the...
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