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  1. Ace4569

    Long time no see I have a question

    I found a pretty sweet Honda 400 http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcd/2562326690.html It says the inside of the tank is rusted...can this problem be fixed is it a really major problem. What do you guys think of it? I think the bike looks pretty sweet and I want something cool to fix up opinions?
  2. Ace4569

    Bught another bike Suzuki GS450T Need help

    So aside from the Maxim 650 I bought I found a 1983 GS450T for 600 bucks so I couldn't pass it up. It has 22,000 miles so it's an old clunker but the maxim I bought was just to nice to cut into and turn into anything so I figure I'll make this a bobber or a tracker. anyway I think there are some...
  3. Ace4569

    Put new Handlebars on my bike and now it's acting up.

    So I got my Clubmans bars put on my bike put everything on them tighted everything and it's all in proper order but when I turned my bike on the RPMs shot up to about 5000 i think and then it died. It won't turn back on (my guess is some kind of flooding) but I don't know what caused this have...
  4. Ace4569

    Painting The Gas Tank On the 650Maxim HELP

    So this is my first big paint job. I was wondering if there are any good tutorials or if someone could tell me a cheap uncomplicated way to paint my tank. I have a spray gun and some orange car paint I just need to know about wetsanding and just a general outline of a paintjob I'm...
  5. Ace4569

    Found a 650 for 800 runs quick thoughts

    Guy has a 650 for 800 has a dent in gas tank from being dropped he said he would deliver from an hour an a half away said he would even ride it over ( so that increases my confidence) Just quickly wanting to know if this is a solid deal. I can't drive out and see it but he will deliver for gas...
  6. Ace4569

    08 Yamaha V Star 250

    So since my XS400 search is turning out nothing I've taken some advice I'm going to go put 1500 down on a new 250. I like the Yamaha brand more than anything but I want to know what you guys think should I go for the Honda Rebel or the Yamaha V Star. Does anyone on here have those or could tell...
  7. Ace4569

    Your Opinion

    Found another bike I may try and get but no way am I paying over blue book unless they have done some serious work to it and it doesn't look like this one has anything done. http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2353725324.html It looks a little wierd to me any opinions? They are trying to sell it...
  8. Ace4569

    Leaking Seals

    I finally found an XS 400 and I want it. there are jsut a few bugs. Here is the original post http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2342037716.html My main concern is the leaking seals. Is this a pretty easy fix? Or does that mean I need an engine overhaul. I have been looking everywhere in my...
  9. Ace4569

    This Forum

    I'm really happy to be a part of this forum and to have found it as it is just opening up. It feels pretty good like having a small family of motorists. It's like an online biker gang lol. I do wonder though am I the only chick on here? anyway I love this forum and the attitude everyone has I...
  10. Ace4569

    Buying a bike, no title but seller is working with me to get one.

    finally found an XS for sale. Really clean except for seat (easily replaced) I for sure want this bike only problem is no title. He bought 2 bikes both weren't working and he fixed this one up. I have done some research and I think a title can be obtained using a bill of sale. I won't buy the...
  11. Ace4569

    Wanted - Any Year XS400 will consider 650

    I live in columbus ohio and I am looking for another xs 400 or 650 it has to be running I don't have alot of cash most i can do is 5-800 depending on bike condition. Please contact me if you might have the bike I'm looking for. My old one finally died and I sold it off to get cash for another...
  12. Ace4569

    Intro and Question

    Hello my name is Katey. I am thinking of getting an xs400 for my first bike it is an 82 and it's 400 bucks. Are there any problems known about 82s or anything I should look for when checking out the bike.
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