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Hey guys, So I'm very frustrated with this bike. I cannot seem to solve this run away / slow to return to idle issue. I've changed out jetting, restricted airflow, gone through the carbs, verified no leaks, etc, etc. The only thing I can think of is that the TCI/CDI unit is faulty, have any of...

Hey guys, I've been having an issue with slow to return to idle (documented in other posts here) and after changing out just about everything I'm suspecting that the ignition control box might be bad. On other bikes I know this can some what be tested by verifying coil properties...

Hey guys, So I've gone through the carbs top to bottom, cleaned rebuilt, and everything should be back to factory spec. What I'm seeing now is when I rev the engine the RPM drop is very slow, like engine rev, then a few seconds to come back to idle. I'm also seeing back fires at slow idle...

Hey guys, Before I go and try and repair this broken plastic headlight switch I was hoping someone might have one they want to part with for a fair price. Really all I need is the plastic part in side the switch it self and nothing else. Anyone have one handy? Thanks!

So after much work I've finally figured out why the previous owner had an impossible time jetting correctly. The float valve seat assembly o-ring is shot and i suspect this is why jetting one side was impossible. So not wanting to spend almost $100 just for an o-ring. Anyone have any...

Hi folks, As promised in my Fork Seal Removal thread: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6970 the reassembly instructions have been posted to my blog with lots of detailed pictures to follow. The operation was fully successful and the shocks fork a whole lot better now. My blog...

Hi folks, Since I just started work on this bike again (finally finished my other project) I thought I would post a quick how-to on tearing down the front forks and removal of the old failed seals. My blog has all the details and steps here...