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    Mikes XS - brake cable length?

    Does anyone know how long this cable is? https://www.mikesxs.net/product/51-6501.html I went to lower bars, and the stock cable is touching the exhaust now. But I still want to be able to brake. thanks! Aaron
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    Wanted - Rear Wheel dust cover **HELP**

    Hi all In dire need for a cover for the rear wheel bearing (see pics). Please let me know if you have one for sale, this is for a 1980 Special, but will take any year if it works. THANKS!
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    Awesome Garage Sale Find!

    Wow man I am so jealous. I love sorting through old tools.
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    Let's see the rat rods and bobbers

    Diesel, Very cool, where is that gigantic chain from?
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    Quit smoking this week!

    Congrats Dan! Took me a bunch of tries but was finally able to quit 5 years back. Totally worth it... more power to you! --Aaron
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    Giveaway: Set of rims from Mike's XS (ends 11pm CST July 15, 2012)

    This is the winning post. I'm in!
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    Wanted - WTB Frame or neck with title

    Hi all, Looking for 400 frame or neck with clear title. I know someone has one sitting in their garage, let me take it off your hands! thanks!
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    Cafe build: Buffet Racer

    Rick West at Old Skool Carbs did them, he's at: http://oldskoolcarbs.com/
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    Engine stand?

    Hi all, Does anyone know anywhere online I can find an XS400 engine stand? I have one I like for the 650 (from TCbros), I can't seem to find something similar for the 400. thanks! Aaron
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    My new 79 XS

    Score! I'm always on the lookout when I'm driving around and never see anything worth stopping for.
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    Cafe build: Buffet Racer

    Aww dang, there is a cylinder head steady? I never removed one...
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    Cafe build: Buffet Racer

    Been a while, but I have been slowing building up the Buffet Racer: The stock battery box didn't work for me, I ended up fabbing one up: Carbs were a mess, I bit the bullet and sent them to Rick at Old Skool Carbs for a teardown and rebuild. Super super clean and back to factory specs...
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    Wanted - Hugh's HandBuilt wants your XS400

    Indeed great news! I have a ton of Hugh's parts on my xs650, they really helped me get it back on the road. His customer support is great.
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    Will an xs500 tank fit?

    Hi all Will a 77-79 xs500 tank fit the 400 backbone without modification? Thanks Aaron
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    Wanted - WTB Gas tank for 77-79 (rectangular style)

    Great! PM sent
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    Broke an extractor

    I second this, I've had luck plenty of luck doing this, though instead of a screwdriver I use an impact driver.
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    For Sale - 78 xs500 tank and other stock parts..

    Will the 500 tank mount onto the triple backbone of the 400? If so i'm interested
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    Wanted - WTB Gas tank for 77-79 (rectangular style)

    Looking for a squarish/rectangular style xs400 tank from the late 70's models (my 1980 has the rounded style) Please let me know if you have one for sale, or want to swap for an 1980 tank in great condition Thanks! --Aaron
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    Cafe build: Buffet Racer

    I started getting sheet metal onto the cowl frame, but was HATING how it was looking. Just couldn't get the curves I wanted. Decided to go old school and make the cowl covering from an old 650 tank that's been sitting on my garage floor: Estimated how much of rear of tank to chop (hey the...
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    6 months later.. FINISHED!

    Looks mean! What kind of muffler are you running?
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