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Just a huge thank you to all that weighed in on bringing the 1980 XS special back to life. It’s even better than I had remembered. All the advice on the carb and master cylinder rebuild and other issues has been invaluable! THANK YOU! One more question. After reviewing quite a few threads on...

On 1980 Xs400, after carb rebuild, the bike seems to start ok but is idling at ~5k, way to fast. The adjustment screw, if correct in the photo, isn’t even in contact with the throttle. How then does one adjust the idle lower? What should it be? 1200? Thx

A really bad photo but hopefully you can see a spring where the starter button previously lived. I’m not opposed to carrying a screwdriver, which works fine and would be par for the course, but wanted to get your thoughts. Is this even replaceable or do you need to swap out the entire handle...

On an 80 xs400, just got done using HCL on the rusted inside of the fuel tank and then coated with Por 15. Took a few times with the acid but looks good on the inside. Anyway, trying to reinstall the tank. The guides on the frame are min ~1.75in and at very most 2.75in with tank guide flange...

For a 1980 xs400 special, the one air filter medium is completely shot. Any thoughts on repairing this at least temporarily until the bike at least gets running? The parts guy from the dealer said a few have used socks but the fit is so tight into the box, any material surrounding the box...

The master cylinder always seems to leak fluid and appears to show up of right where the plastic section comes in contact with the metal. Always thought that’s where the leak was but it looks incredibly tight. Is it possible the leaking fluid just rings the joint of the cylinder? That said...

Hi All, Pulled off the petcock while attempting to clean the rust out of the gas tank. See photo. In the pri position I can blow air thru the hoses back thru the petcock but not in the on or res position. Is this correct? Also, any idea where I might be able to obtain a new in tank fuel...

Newbie here. Just found the site and have been seriously getting the itch to revive my 1980 xs400 special. My one and only new bike purchase has been gathering dust and am looking for some advice to getting this back on the road. I’m guessing to start, oil change, carb kit rebuild as well as...