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    Total butchery

    Quite possibly the worst chop job I have ever seen on an XS. I don't know what else to say. The guy wants 6k for it.
  2. J

    Looking for some advice

    1981 xs400 special 2 Visually as in the first pic. Left cylinder seems to be running hot based on the exhaust pipe colour. Seems to run ok. Popped in a new set of plugs. Rode it for an hour and then pulled them. Second pic clearly shows that the left plug is not burning fuel the same as the...
  3. J

    1981 xs400 Special 2 front brake switch

    Hi Thought I would post this for anyone having issues finding the correct brake switch for this model. I ordered the standard switch that you see on many sites, but it was incorrect. The housing was too big to fit through the hole on the brake lever. After searching around I found this one from...
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    Forward and backward movement on my handlebars 81 xs400

    Hi I notice that I can pull or push my handlebars forward or backwards about an inch in either direction. Takes some effort to do this but they move. They are not spinning or loose. It appears like there is movement on the bushings under the mounts. Been a long time since I road one of...
  5. J

    How are you starting your bikes?

    I am used to EFI bikes. Not much to it. Turn on the ignition, wait a moment for the injection to initialize then start it. I am not used to carbs. I am having trouble cold starting my 81 xs400. Seems to me like I am flooding it based on the smell of fuel. It does start eventually and runs...
  6. J

    81 xs400 special 2 tail light is really hot

    Hi New here. Picked up this 81 xs400. Good shape. Runs good. I notice that after running for a bit the rear tail light lens is really hot from the bulbs. Is this normal? Cheers
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