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That was my initial issue I would have fuel leaking from the pod filters the guy before me put on. There is still quite a bit of resistance even in the highest gear to turn by hand/roll.

Thanks for the advice! I will do that tonight.

There is no kick start equipped with what I have. When you say top end rebuild what does that entail? I'm sorry, I am really good with mechanical things but I don't know enough about that part of the engine. Do I need to have it re-bored? New pistons/rings? I have never had any issues before...

I was working on the carbs with a rebuild kit I bought and finally had them to where I believe they are in working condition. Went to put them back on and tried to start the bike, relay clicks but starter does nothing. Battery directly to starter also does nothing when attached to the...

Thank you for the info, I will pull the carb off tonight after work and get it apart. I'll check on the kill switch on the handlebars, would just taking off the kickstand sensor be a good option?

Just found this forum and I'm pretty stoked. I bought an 82 XS400 the other day and I am having a few issues. On my initial ride home the bike died randomly in the middle of a bridge..... Luckily it was later at night and there were very few people out and about because there was no shoulder. I...