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I've taken apart my carbs to rebuild (due in part to a fuel leak). Clever previous owner hadn't replaced all the bolts and had placed two gaskets in one of the bodies and none in the other. Anyway the bolts are all pretty rusted out and a few other parts will need replacing. My question...

I'm in the UK and finding some new ignition coils for my 1981 4G5 is proving a little tricky/pricey. Are there any aftermarket coils that might work or do you know what I should be looking for to see if they work?

I bought myself a new RR38 a short while ago but I'm not sure if it is working. I have it off the bike and want to test if it is broken, I have seen a number of different explanations for how to test reg recs so not sure which I should use. Could anybody guide me with where to begin. Here is...

I'm working on designing the rewire for my 1981 XS400SE (4G5). I plan to use an RR38 regulator/rectifier and a simplified design for the wiring. I'm hoping this will eventually be an easy to follow diagram for any of you contemplating carrying out a rewire Can anybody point out any places I'm...

I've picked up my new bike (1981 XS400SE) and I'm trying to plan for the re-wire. In the Haynes manual I'm looking at the wiring diagram for an XS400SE (4G5) and I can see condensers but I was under the impression that post 81' bikes had TCI units and not condensers? Did this model not get...

Hi all, Newbie here looking for any pointers and to run a few ideas past everybody. I'm 22 living in the south of England, recently graduated in need of some excitement and a project! Used to own an RS50 as a teenager but haven't ridden since. Just bought myself an 81 XS400 hoping to cafe it a...