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1978 400-2E $950 Tis the season for parting and chopping. This one is a runner and is still registered and insured (yes, title). I have the '400' side covers which i got from the Reverend. Winterized now (black socks are stuffed in the airboxes) seat off, battery out, etc. The seat is in...

$2000 Great custom builds on the forum; I'm more of the keeping it OEM boring. Wouldn't have been able to "build" it without all the help found on this forum, Big Thanks! Edit: 2 pics are from 8-7 sunday ride. Needs front tire soon and prob. set it aside until spring.

I've been watching these 2 Triumph Bonnie ebay auctions. One is ending in a few hours. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-TRIUMPH-BONNEVILLE-COMPLETELY-RESTORED-/261004023913?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item3cc50d5869...

BBB To whom it may concern: I recently had the single most disturbing, unnerving and even frightening experience with a mechanic whom I was referred to and traveled 40 miles to have my motorcycle serviced. The mechanic is one Chris Lingen of Lingen Service Center located outside of Holland...

I had my new tires put on along with spokes trued and while at i I thought I'd have my trusted mechanic sync the carbs after my bench sync. It runs worse! It misses occasionally at idle, it is perfect while accelerating and steady throttle, then let up on throttle it pops and misses badly to...

Correction: Used on ebay, oops http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS360-wire-harness-1976-/370604737094?hash=item5649c38246&item=370604737094&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

I was ordering drum brake shoes from YamSportsPlaza and added rear quantity 1. Got distracted was going to order shoes for front. Didn't double check the checkout cart. When arrived in mail i realized that i ordered 2 sets of rear drum brakes. I know the part number is completely different and...

This was my first effort at trying to rebuild or restore anything. After completed 1st time round it ran with oil leaking from cam seal, tach seal and BURNING oil. I made a half-hearted but way too hasty 4-5 hour tear down mainly to check oil passage o-rings and because I re-read in service...

I'm getting down to details after 15 hrs a teardown / build-up Saturday because it is so fun. :laugh: Today went for a ride, tomorrow will get it registered and insured. :) I will post pictures and newbie rebuild "experiences" when I'm not so tired. My steering lock. The assembly, not the...

I put a new headlight in 2 nights ago and it lighted up just turning the key. All along I thought it would come on once I finally started which it didn't because burned out lamp. Is it some wacky wiring somewhere that allows this on my 1978 2E? Everything SEEMS in place. Once running it will...

I checked the inside of my fuse block and found this -probably off a Suzuki dirtbike or something. Hmmm , strange colors. Even worse I actually bothered to zip-tie it back on and then shortly after discovered THIS! The 2 red mains were hand-twisted and not fused. The fuse box has a...

. . .To XSChris for his save-the-day, award winning pics from this post of the actual Yamaha stock vacuum petcock. . .http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6779 It was the second picture that helped me and to see I had the diaphragm(s) wrong side around. It all makes sense now :doh: - -...

Does anyone have a strong recommendation for flip-up / modular that they own? I was leaning toward a Shark but probably go with the Vemar Jiano Evo TC. Maybe even the Night vision model. Looks fairly quality, reasonable price, the LED's are pretty cool feature too...

I purchased this mud guard from ebay advertised for 77 400D http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=250825282380&nma=true&rt=nc&si=QeMLDc5tJkJeeq0C5sOUD2GkhQM%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc It cleaned up nicely and looks better than...

I got new plugs and the BP7ES are according to the owners manual of course. Why are the terminals of the plugs too large. I measured with a micrometer and they are way big at 6.33 mm. So i remove/unscrew the terminals from plugs and the plug boot fits perfectly. BP7ES 1034 on the box (don't...

Going cheap here maybe but got some foam made for a lawnmower (or something) filter which can be ordered seperately, foam piece only. $3.52 each w/tax. I'm guessing it will work ok. Notice the o-ring from hardware store; the oem grommets are shot and i'll get them later maybe. My real question...

I am getting lazy with the search function and don't have internet at home :( Very quick question: When put together with the new rubber gasket on the lever, the lever turns very tight (fine and good), but is it better to add a small amount of grease, any lube, to turn easier and not damage...

Yesterday I took apart entire front end (btw tapered roller bearings rock!). I got it back together (momentarily forgot to put flasher relay on, was about to get mad, ha). Anyway, after putting in brand New Old Stock Ignition switch (3 shiny new keys for my ride), new Main Relay (turn relay)...

If any gurus can help please (Hough, etc.), i got the rebuild kit from Sirius and the Main needle has 5 notches at top for a circlip; old needle the placement was in the middle of the 5. When I pull down from the diaphragm assy the mainneedle doesn't seem to travel much at all. I was expecting...