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Hi all, I have sadly decided to sell my XS 400. Registered 1980 400D MOT Aug 2020. Reasons being I do not have time to enjoy it and will be moving in few months time. And I am also told that two bikes is one too many...I thought two was not enough! It's had a long list of bits done to it...

Bike passed test, so now fully legal on the road! Just wish it was the start of summer, but hey ho. Although the bike did frustratingly drop on one cylinder again on way home....further investigation required it seems

Running at idle and much better reading. Cheers

Super, thank you!

hi all, random question. When setting up my electronic speedo it asks how may pulses per revolution? Could any help me on this? Tachometer is digital and is taken from the coil via wrap around wire. Options I have is 1 pulse per 1 rotation 1 pulse per 2 rotation 2 pulse per 1 rotation Any...

Well, bike is now running well. No longer dropping on 1 cylinder. Not sure what I did but re connected the coils with better connectors, and have re jetted the carbs. Have ridden a little. Seems to pull very well and goes through the gears ok. Surprised as has bit more go than I thought it would...

Thanks for info. Intrigued as been looking at these carbs too. Interested to see how you progress....good luck

Hi, some models had a self cancellation unit for signals. I just unplugged and removed mine. Yes, so much knowledge on this site and very helpful folk. I worked in Canada for couple of years....loved it, great country. Looks like bike is coming along nicely

Hi, looks great. Fun project. Good luck

Looks great, very clean

Thank you. Not sure if it's pain or pleasure, but nearly there!

Cool, thanks for your info & help. i will run through / check these items. Spark is ok and coils measure in tolerance as per manual. Think jets need looking at as running far too lean I suspect. But will check and sync carbs too. Thanks,

Love the colour combo. Looks great a great, talented build. Nice work

Hi all, got my tank etc back from lacquer. Rode for first time today! Requires some fine tuning and small bits finishing but all in all 95% there now, although has a nasty habit of running on one cyclometer from time to time. Need to look into that, welocome any thoughts. Pictures below

Tank and cowel has gone off to be lacquered. I'm away for 10 days from tomorrow so will pick up when back. Need to sort a wiring issue out. My speedo unit seems to switch off and back on? when I switch my lights to full beam...strange. Something I have done I'm sure. Then I'll test ride...

So....nearly done. Think it will always be nearly done! Tank and cowl can now go off to be lacquered. When back I will the sync carbs, hopefully ride and see how it's goes. Then take for mot. Sure there will be a few more hiccups along the way but all in all, not far off. Rear lights I will put...

Thanks Mike,

Thanks, in my wisdom I have now painted the front forks black. Not sure that was needed. But will take some more pics. Just waiting for some more decals to arrive as cocked up one side! Then it can be lacquered etc. Should be on the road this summer.....at some point...hopefully!

Thanks, getting there !

Decals need finishing then will be lacquered and all polished up, thoughts most welcome