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Hey guys, Iv been putting in a lot of time and work into my '81 xs400 but things arnt going too well. When I first started it up after doing some basic maintenance it started, it idled and all was well. The next day it started easily enough but it couldnt hold the idle, it would wind down and...

Ive got what seems to be a simple problem. The line that goes from my petcock on my '81 xs400 drips small droplets of gas when I set it on "res" or "on". I only noticed this when I took my carbs off for a clean and the line was dangling loosely. I understand the petcock is vaccum operated and...

Hey all, iv just been working on my '81s carburetor and the last thing on my list is to adjust all the screws. So iv already got the two mixing screws out three turns, since from what ive been reading thats a good place to start. I'm just not sure of what to do with these screws (the ones in the...

Hey all, so recently i was finally able to start up my 1981 xs400 after solving a minor electrical problem, although more problems have arisen since :confused: Now one problem i have with my carburetor is that the choke doesnt stay out on its own, i actually have to hold it out myself. I...

Hey all this is my first post, iv just been having issues starting my '81 xs400. I bought the bike about a month ago and have put a bit of work into it already, though today was my first time trying to start it and i was unsuccessful. The things iv done so far are: 1) rebuilt the front disc...