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So here's the issue. I have the rear of the bike on jack stands (i replaced the chain). I also changed the clutch plates, clutch springs and clutch cable. When I started the bike, again on jack stands, I put it in first gear and let the rear wheel spin so I could ensure that the rear wheel...

I rode my bike the other day for a few miles after it had been sitting about a month. I was going up my driveway (on an incline) when I stalled it (i thought I was in a different gear). I tried restarting it when I noticed the neutral light wasn't on. I went to put it in neutral and nothing...

So today it was 45 degrees out and I'd thought I'd take my cafe project for a spin around the block. Of course the battery was dead so after a quick jump start from my wife's car, she fired right up. I put it in first gear and started down the street. I went into second gear and the motor...

I'm building an 81 XS400 Cafe and am looking to ditch the front fender. Is this something I can do without compromising the structural integrity of the bike or creating a safety hazard? I know the risk involved with dirt and debris being flung up during riding, so other than that, is there any...

Here is what I have: 1981 XS400 Special. I started doing a cafe racer build. The bike ran fine the day I bought it (4 days ago) and now it won't start. I removed all of the rear lights (brake, turn signals and license plate) carefully cutting one wire at a time and labeling them what they...