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Nevermind, I found an answer on another thread, I have to drill it out!

Okay update, compression was better when I added oil. Therefor determining it was the piston rings I took the motor off the bike. I was about to start dismantling and ran into this. The Haines book says it’s supposed to be just two screws to get this off. But in place of one I just have a clay...

Will do! I’ll start tomorrow with the oil test and see if it goes up. Today was just quick because it was dark out. Then check out the cam seal best I can and go from there!

Hey all! Update: I did a compression test and have some pictures, I would LOVE your feedback to know where to start tomorrow. Compression hit 120psi on both (dead cold). So that’s exciting, I thought it would be a lot worse. Here is what I noticed, tho: the left (dirty pictured) side took many...

Woah, brother. I don’t understand what I did to deserve such attitude. I’m sorry if I offended you in some way. I am simply a novice learning all I can, and willing to put in the work and time it takes to get her up and running. Thank you for your advice, I will definitely do a compression...

Oh, sorry I forgot to mention that. Yes, I am not riding it right now. but of corse i would like to as soon as I can :) I did take them all apart, after the engine rev problem and it is still an issue after words. My next thought as far as carbs go is to get these from mikes...

Heard, Thank you. I am a novice but I am not afraid of the work that a rebuild will take, if that will help. I just ask for guidence and i will keep posting updates. So thank you for that. So far compression test is top of my list. Ill do that after the rain lets up and get back to you!

Hi all, I just bought a a 1980 xs400 special. I love everything about it. Except for the fact that it died the day after I drove it home. It kept acting like it had run out of fuel. (Yes there was fuel in it and yes I switched it to res.) All that to say, I’m pretty handy, though this is my...