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  1. Ezetman

    '77 XS400 build thread - cafe racer

    Yeah I'm going to build a new harness. I'm entertaining the idea of getting an m-unit from motogadget but they are pretty pricey, not sure I want to dish that much money. Gonna do more research first. @WelderDave I got the 8 cell antigravity battery and works great for me. I use the electric...
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    '77 XS400 build thread - cafe racer

    Thank you! So I went out riding last Sunday and got caught in the rain. Long story short, next week my bike hotwired itself and would stay on even after I removed the keys which led to draining my battery. I got around to taking a look at what happened and this is what I found. Do you guys...
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    '77 XS400 build thread - cafe racer

    hey, I did some maintenance today and was using the forum (clutch cable replacement and adjustment), then realized I never showed off how my build came out so here are a few photos. This is actually how it looked the day it was technically finished.. the plate is no longer there, its on the side...
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    Brake lever - will this fit?

    Holy... I haven't been here in a while. I made those. I'll try to upload some photos of the finished product. Either way I'm waiting for summer to break it down again and fix a few things that are on my list along with these because they got a bit of flex I'm not too happy with.
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    Brake lever - will this fit?

    Here it is
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    Brake lever - will this fit?

    IT FIT! It's just a little "wider" as in, it sticks out a bit even though it slides all the way in. Pretty stoked about it. Just gotta drill a bigger hole on my brackets to fit the rearset and setup the linkage and...hopefully that'd be a job done.
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    Brake lever - will this fit?

    Not sure I get your point. The brake lever actuates the master cylinder as its pressed down using a small push rod that simultaneously goes up. Never worked on drum brakes so I am not sure how those operate but on my disc brakes I do use that spline I showed as #5 on the blowout drawing. All I...
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    Brake lever - will this fit?

    I went ahead and ordered it. If it doesn't fit because of # of teeth or diameter I'll either try to get a spline off a 650 or look into an aftermarket master cylinder like you suggest. The thread you linked is great btw thanks!
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    Brake lever - will this fit?

    I've got disc brakes. Those are drum so that makes sense on that setup.
  10. Ezetman

    Brake lever - will this fit?

    My bike: 1977 XS400D Item: Brake Lever XS650 by Cognito Moto Can anyone help me guess if this item from Cognito Moto will fit into my XS400 brake "spline?". (the protruding slotted turning thing that actuates the brake). see #5 Item is pretty pricy for what it is but trying make that is way...
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    For Sale - 1978 XS 400 and enough parts to rebuild.

    Man it's really far from me but best of luck! Bump.
  12. Ezetman

    Ignition coil wire colors

    In which case it would not turn or stop soon after turning? I was attaching my front turn signals when I noticed the right condenser really hot. Oozing hot. Engine was off. However, I have had my bike running the way it is plugged in now and both pistons were firing off fine. I'll try to take...
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    Ignition coil wire colors

    What happens if you switch them?
  14. Ezetman

    MmmBoost's '78 XS400 Cafe Project

    Very neat. My gf is the one who really is into photography so I have some collateral knowledge. Your photos encouraged me to start borrowing her camera and try to get better shots. Someone up in the thread mentioned the rest of us go around with our iPhone photos and are jealous about these...
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    MmmBoost's '78 XS400 Cafe Project

    Great project. Watching thread. Question: what lense do you use? I dont know a whole lot about cameras but i'd guess a 50mm or something with very narrow range of aperture.
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    Floating license plate holder

    Hey has anyone done this type of mod to their bike? I am trying to find a seller for a premade bracket that I can just adjust to fit if need be but w.e. I search for keeps returning me the single sided swingarm/axle mounted license plate holders and I really like these that go over the tire...
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    Exhaust crack

    Hi, reviving this thread instead of creating one since it looks like the closest one to a question I have! So my first doubt is: What are our exhausts made out of!? Stainless steel like Scorpio suggests? Do they vary by model year? I have a '77. How thick? (I think 16 gauge). Reason is I am...
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    For Sale - 1981 XS 400, complete w/title $500

    Still for sale? What's zip code so that I can estimate shipping?
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    Forks too soft

    Aaah I see. So do springs compress over time and shorten under pressure? I didn't know but it makes sense. I will measure tomorrow.
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    Forks too soft

    Yes I bought 20 W fork oil and no I didn't measure anything while I had them out but what do you mean by free length anyway?
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