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  1. NewHavenMike

    Starter solenoid

    Hey guys, so my bike is basically torn down to the frame. After the dilemma I went through last summer, the original 360 engine had some tranny issues and a bearing blew out and basically ruined the entire bottom end. Luckily, I had a spare XS400 bike that was untested and I pretty much bolted...
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    Nice night for a ride

    Going out for a ride tonight. Its about 50 degrees. Really enjoying the added power of the 400cc engine swap.
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    bike wants to move forward when in neutral

    So I thought i had this problem solved when I drained the oil and removed/cleaned the clutch pack. Im at a loss here and I really dont want to split the case yet, or rebuild my other 400 engine and swap it in. With the bike idling and in neutral, The bike eventually starts to catch and try to...
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    For anyone who thought about adding zinc to their oil

    Havent ridden my bike in maybe almost a week. Went to start it and the clutch is competely stuck. I could not change gears. The oil was so thick, i could get rolling by letting off the clutch in neutral. I ended up having to put the bike on a stand and force it through gears until it finally...
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    Check your float level they said...

    So my bike has been running funny when it gets warmed up.. almost like its too rich. Throttle gets soggy and no power. After sorting out electrical problems this Summer, ive pretty much eliminated that and narrowed it down to fueling. Ive been running like this for maybe 2 months. Yesterday it...
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    Yeap got a new project

    I put a bid in for this thinking i would be outbid fast. Sort of changed my mind about wanting the thing because it looked a bit rough and i already have 4 other bike projects... Woke up and sure enough i won the auction..
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    New problem, turn signal= engine cut out

    So this happened to me the other day while changing lanes in the highway, yet i did not know it was from using my signal. It now happens when i use the signal.. the brake lights have no affect on this issue. So i can be cruising along and use my signal, the engine will cut out until the...
  8. NewHavenMike

    Have a look at these sparkplugs

    I think they look pretty good for an aircooled bike? What do you think. I have been tinkering with the idle mix screws lately. The base ring looks alittle darker than it actually is but still very slightly rich. Im having issues lately on full throttle. When i hit 8.5k rpm on the dot. I get a...
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    Fork tubes anyone try these?

    Direct from Hong Kong I know... But they are brand new remakes. If you could get a few years out of them Id say its worth it while you have your originals rechromed.. Really thinking about picking up a set just for a test. However, I can almost guarantee that there will be some kind of fitment...
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    Off road capabilities

    Long story short, I picked up a 1980 cb650 last Summer. Was going to do a scrambler/tracker sort of thing with it. Changed my mind and put that on the back burner... A coworker of mine has a dual purpose bike and that rehashed my interest in being able to take a DOT legal bike and rip it on...
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    Cam timing off one tooth, still run?

    is it possible that the bike will still run even though the cam may be retarded by one tooth? Im doubting myself here that i set the cam time correct after over a year if having the engine complete. It runs just fine IMO. I recently switched back to points while i wait on Pamco Pete... the...
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    lights flickered and then bike died

    Hello guys. Well I couldnt resist and decided to take my bike out. felt really good lol. First ride went well no problems at all. Second ride was a different story. I didnt plan on going for a ride, rather just going to the store down the street.. Well, I changed my mind and went for a ride...
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    Break-in period?

    This is for those of you that have rebuilt their engines by either just the top end or entire assembly. I rebuilt my 360 with a new rebore/honed jug to the first overbore size. I believe its +.25mm. I was able to find NOS pistons and NOS rings. My machinist who rebuilds primarily harleys...
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    performance degradation

    Hey guys just looking for some feedback on those who have riden their bikes a lot longer than I have and have more aircooled experience than myself. This has been an occurring condition when I go on rides. I went out today for maybe 35 miles. Temps were around 65-70F. Mostly cruising backroads...
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    Pic of the day

    Ive come a long way with my bike. I feel somewhat accomplished having finished it and being able to ride it anywhere. Of course, i have some winter goals with my bike like tidying up the wiring and making a new seat. Lately ive been finding myself going on longer and longer rides. The other day...
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    Time to get to work

    Goodies have arrived. Pretty much a completely new ignition system... Very very excited!
  17. NewHavenMike

    Some jetting advice

    Hey guys, So I thought Id take some "pre tune" notes on the setup I am running right now. I took it for a ride the other day where I could really stretch its legs and see how my bike performs. I was hitting a flat spot around 5k and it would just stumble. So, I raised the needle one notch and...
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    My XS360, quick pic!

    Hey guys. Just wanted to post up a pic of my bike as it sits. I had a big thread on the progress of my tear down and rebuild from day one till now. Ive had the bike for 2 years now so its taken some time and money and reading and sweat. My previous thread is no good now due to the fact that I...
  19. NewHavenMike

    manual petcock possible issue

    I picked up a manual petcock and noticed that when I turn it on, the fuel line will not fill up with gas. I feel like theres still air getting into the carbs possibly. Im sorting out the hanging high idle issues..... I was thinking that the carbs could be taking in a bubbly mix of fuel causing...
  20. NewHavenMike

    Used proper oil, clutch sticking now

    hey guys. So when i got my buke running, i used Castrol 4T 10-40 dino oil. Started bike up, was able to put it in gear at idle and have smooth clutch operation.. Bike sat all winter and come recently i replaced the clutch push rod seal and replaced oil with Valvoline 20-50 bike oil.. Now...
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