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So, I was out riding my 81' SH yesterday. Which I have put about 900mi. Since I got it running with little more than a new batt.,new rubber, and a chain! Funny I figured a lot more would need to be done to get her flyin' but so far she has treated me pretty damb good!....ANYWAY..out of nowhere...

So it's been a while since I posted anything. So far I have put about 300mi on the bike with no real problems..I have got it up to 70mph on the stock speedo with a slightly larger front tire, so I'm not sure that is entirely accurate. But that was really not pushing it too hard ethier..Needless...

Ok guys, here we go again! I know this is another thread that has been posted probably about a MILLION TIMES. So I am just going to say that I did READ THE MANUAL, performed the tests as they say. I did search around on different threads for answers, but it seems that they always start off with...

I pulled the front brake off and noticed the pads wear WAY OFF! and the whole caliper can rotate on the mount. Looked at the shop manual and it shows a different caliper setup than this. The while system was pretty much run dry so now I have to disassemble and clean/rebuild...but I am just...

So I figured I would fill you in on my escapades for the day...I got my bike running pretty good so I decided "what the hell" and took it for a little buzz down the back roads...nothing major happened but it could have..I mean..the tires are all dry rotted out (not to mention after I got back I...

Hey guys, I searched the threads on here and did find some answers, but I would like to have a specific thread (this one) that gives the info needed to do a correct oil change. Another words, what type of oil to use- and also what oil filter. For a guy like me who would like to be able to go to...

I hope this pic posts! I think it is actually an XS400SH 1980-81 guy I picked it up from said it was an 82, but the copyright on the owners manual says 1980 and the steering neck sticker says 8/80 so I'm guessing it is prob. An 80-81 anyone know for sure by the pics? I will post more if this one...

Hey guys and gals, I am looking to build myself a little cafe racer type ripper outta a xs 400 special I'm buying off C.L. just wondering how tough it is to get parts for this bike and what will fit for new age stuff with minor modification. I am a crafty fabricator with a machinist in my...