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NOS = New Old Stock. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_old_stock Looks right to me as well. You can get the plug from MikesXS. Only need one if you're still using the Vacuum petcock. If not, get 2! jt

Is it leaking oil or burning oil? You might have to change the valve seals. I just did this and it solved my issue. http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5482 And I second Hough on the manual. Haynes walked me through most of it, and the forum filled in the blanks. jt

Maybe you've already gotten these but.... There's 2 more support bolts towards the back of the bike. Showed it with an arrow. And (at least mine) there's a cross over pipe in back, directly under the bike. This is secured with a "p" clamp and a single allen bolt. Getting them off isn't...

I just found this Volcom http://www.shoraipower.com/s-76194-XS400.aspx But the price! Jeez.

I also haven't' heard of this "bottle" style. I'm curious. Pictures or link bc?

lhaolpa. No...the rings looked great and were within spec.

Day...I'm not sure anymore. Update 4. Well I finally got to start reassembly last week. While the jugs were off, I went ahead and painted them a nice glossy black. Very happy how they turned out. I re-lapped the valves and used my homemade compression tool to insert. The collets are a royal...

Try Old Bike Barn http://www.oldbikebarn.com/ I got a gasket set a few weeks ago from them. jt

Day 3: I went ahead and pulled the jugs off to take a look at the pistons. https://picasaweb.google.com/JCTanner/2011_d3_XS400_TopEnd?feat=directlink The rings look great. But then again...I don't know what a bad ring looks like either. Anything that I should be looking for? They...

Niko, Yes it is. All work I've done so far has been in frame. The biggest set back I had was having to drill out the brass plug (circled in red) that the factory inserted in front of one of the screws that covers the electronic distributor. Depending on your year, you may or may not have...

Day 2: So I got to dig in further and removed the cylinder head. https://picasaweb.google.com/JCTanner/XS400_TopEnd_2011d2?feat=directlink So far every thing has been pretty straight forward. No big issues. Two question: Should I go ahead and pull off the jugs and inspect the...

So I got the bike running last week, and unfortunately, had quite a bit of smoke coming out of the left exhaust. After some research (thank you XS400!), I decided its most likely the valve seals. Started taking apart the top end and the previous owner apparently snugged the valve caps on...

Saw this Post this Morning. Not sure if anyone would be interested. Sounds like a complete bike, minus the Frame and Exhaust. http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/2387779050.html jt EDIT: Sorry Mods, didn't see the "Craigslist" thread. Please move if desired.

Cryptic, I cut off 2in from the turn signals using a hacksaw and re-tapped. Was pretty simple.

Hello...... So I just found this forum today....and have now spent the last 4hrs reading through and absorbing all the excellent info. It seems fit that I should introduce myself. Currently rebuilding an '81 XS400 Special. This is her when I got her. Current state. And today...