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  1. J

    Hand Shifter

    Without getting into the funny details, on my ride home last night I lost my shifter pedal. In order to limp home i had to put vise-grips on the stud, in essence destroying the splines. So i came up with 2 options, getting a stock foot shifter hammering it on and putting a few tack welds on so...
  2. J

    Changing the mufflers, is rejetting always necessary

    I want to change the mufflers on my XS. Im tossing up just putting a different muffler on, or maybe doing a straight pipe with a baffle in it. Not looking for anything other than I want this thing louder. Is a rejet always necessary? Im not really a carb guy, but I wouldn't really think you...
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    Aftermarket mufflers

    I want to go to a better flowing and more importantly louder muffler. Not obnoxious, just a reminder to other motorists that I'm there. Im assuming anything that isnt stock will require the carbs to be jetted, which is ok because Im also going to use a cone filter to clean the bike up a bit...
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    LED Taillight options

    I want to go to an LED taillight setup, since I went to a halogen headlight I want to reduce the draw and I want to be "as seen" as possible. After researching Im finding the only bulbs worth spending money on are $30+ per bulb so Xs 2 is over $60 once you factor in shipping/tax or want not...
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    Another FNG

    Sup guys/gals! Names Jason, just picked up my first bike last week. Its an 81 XS400, with 4,500 original miles. Im normally a car guy and am a former Import drag racer, so this 2 wheel thing is a whole new experience for me. I dont really have any set plans for the bike as its basically a get...
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