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    1980 Drum Brake to Disc Conversion Questions

    Hello everyone. I hope its warm enough to ride where you are :wink2: I have a 1980 XS400G with front drum brakes. I purchased these forks:. They are from a 1978 disc brake model. The forks are beautiful and were relatively cheap, but they obviously don't work with drum brakes. So, I've...
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    Crank case bolt identification

    Hello engine gurus, I have a quick question that I'm hoping somebody can answer. I borrowed and slightly modified a picture from volcomskater77's crankcase splitting thread: Does anybody know the purpose of the bolt circled in blue? If so, do you happen to know the exact size of the...
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    Successful 2-1 MAC exhaust with pod filter carb jetting

    I just wanted to share my *final* carb jetting for others interested. I have the after-market MAC 2-1 exhaust, and small round pod filters shown in the picture. This is for the 1980 XS400G model. I have the pilot screws turned out 4.5 turns on the left, and 6 on the right cylinder. I may...
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    Front Drum Brake Cable

    Hello and Happy Memorial Day! :bike: I have a quick question that I'm hoping somebody will be able to answer. I have a 1980 XS400 Special II with the front drum brakes, and I need a new brake cable. I found an exact OEM cable, but its a little expensive. I know a few of the early 70s...
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