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    For Sale - 1979 XS 400 Motorcycle

    I have a red 1979 XS400 for sale. The bike starts easily with the kick start. Electric start turns the engine over but won't start it. This bike is a daily runner. The pics show that it is in pretty good condition with a few cosmetic issues. PO put "cafe-style" handle bars and a fairing on it. I...
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    red 79 back on the road

    check out these pics of my 79 XS400 she still needs some new tires and mirrors that see around my elbows and a little cleaning and polish would be good. Thanks to this forum for helping me sort out a few issues with charging and idle. HoganJr
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    idle problem resolved

    I have posted several times looking for help from you folks on resolving the not-returning-to-idle issue that my 79 XS400 has. Everything I read here points to an air leak or mixture screw issue. I found that my mixture screws were both broke off in the carb body, so I bought some used carb...
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    vacuum petcock converted to gravity

    Hey folks, I have this '79 XS400 that you all helped me sort out a non-charging issue with. It turned out to be bad and incorrect bulbs in the brake/tail light that allowed both bulbs to burn bright all the time. Fixed that, and charging good! I continue to have a problem with the engine racing...
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    voltage regulator

    Hey this is my first post and I'm already looking for help. I bought a 79 XS400 from a guy I know. He and I and a couple others rode out of the Indianapolis area, over Niagara Falls and back home through Detroit/Windsor last summer so I know this bike is a runner. I bought it as a beginner for...
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