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    Trying to start, sounds clacky (audio)

    How about this issue, my starter works fine when cold, but when hot it turns the engine over once then slips. Maybe just a broken or weak springs? Gotta take that side of the engine apart anyway to troubleshoot a weak charging system (maybe nothing wrong with it, manual says you should have over...
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    New PAMCO electronic ignition on Mike's XS?

    I bought one too, but the bike is running fine at the moment so I won't be installing it until it snows and I tear the bike down to the frame
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    '79 xs400 get ready to ride and then what?

    We have 6 more weeks of riding weather, give or take 5 weeks
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    '79 xs400 get ready to ride and then what?

    Rebuilt the forks, found some gaiters on amazon
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    New and got a question

    Sine there are many many cases where it works, I would have to say his issue must have been something else
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    Anyone have the Brit old style burgess exhaust?

    I saw that thread, it was of little use, thanks anyway though.
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    New and got a question

    No, you don't need to be a resident of Vermont, once you have the Vermont registration, you take it to the NY DMV and register it, in 45 days you will have a title. I already have it insured. Why am I explaining this? Here, read, learn...http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=655441 It's...
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    New and got a question

    It's super easy, I just did it. You fill out a form, stick it in an envelope with a check, they send you a plate and a registration. It's just that it has to be older than 15 years
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    New and got a question

    Sure you can, but you have to register it in Vermont first.
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    '79 xs400 get ready to ride and then what?

    $300 Craigslist find, runs like crap, missing parts. Here is the pic from the ad, that paint has got to go Put the other tank on while painting the chameleon painted one, then cleaned the carbs, install a new ignition switch (old one was in a box of parts in pieces) New headlight and...
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    Anyone have the Brit old style burgess exhaust?

    These here http://www.mikesxs.net/product/07-0047.html I like the look but I also hate the sound from most aftermarket mufflers, are these reasonably quiet?
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    Wanted - '79 parts

    Thanks to sayosen, I have the lenses and the grommets, but I discovered I need one more of those stupid things.
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    Wanted - '79 parts

    I bought a project, it needs a few things. Most of these things I have but the fender is cracked, headlight bucket has many coats of alligatoring paint, mufflers are beat, holed, rusty. Also a lot of bolts missing or rusty. Headlight bucket turn signal lenses (2) bolts for headlight bucket...
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    Make Offer - Parting out a 1980 XS400

    Do you have the rubber grommets for the rear turn signals?
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