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    Giveaway: Set of rims from Mike's XS (ends 11pm CST July 15, 2012)

    Wow what agreat give away, thanks mikesxs. I'd love to be included in the contest and need a set of rims too! Thanks!
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    some modded xs400's

    Any idea where to get mufflers like this or something similar? I have a freind looking for a pair. thanks a ton!
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    Runs on only one cylinder

    Maybe i missed it but what is your filter/exhaust setup. Sounds like a jetting issue but i'm not sure if i know enough to say. Whats the filter, exhaust and current jetting?
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    Intro: New to bikes and particularly my XS400

    I was thinking that or a Virago.
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    want to install electric start

    Yeah, i yanked my starter too and have my key, hi/low, fuse and other assorted electrical in its space. Saved about 5-10 lbs too. Synching will be a huge help too along with everything else that was mentioned. Float lever really really helped my too.
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    Backfiring and running on 1 cylinder

    I'm pretty sure it has 2 like you said which would make it mount grounded. I frenched in a set of '40 chevy's in a car and didn't have a good ground due to it being internally grounded and had a similar problem which makes me think this is the same issue. Honestly i just parked it and was so...
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    Backfiring and running on 1 cylinder

    No i had different air jets in there. On a different forum(prior to findin this one) someone said that they had changed out the air jets and that helped these carbs as did Mikes XS so i changed mine. Yes, my mains and primarys were changed too but so were my airjets.
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    Backfiring and running on 1 cylinder

    Thanks man! I believe its a grounding issue? I have a Model A taillight and I'm popping bulbs after not a lot of use. I think they are internally grounded and am not sure if my mount is grounding it as it needs. Not a big issue so it shouldn't take a long time and have to get a sec to check...
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    Backfiring and running on 1 cylinder

    well son of a gun!!!!!! It was the small passage way in the bowl. original air jets replaced and runs like a f'n champ!!!! Took it for a few mile spin and it ran great! I'm having a taillight issue and a couple of small things but running wise it runs great! So excited and thanks.
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    Backfiring and running on 1 cylinder

    I do have the old 155 jets so i'll toss them back in after a good cleaning, wouldn't that make it run leaner though? I synched them last year but can do it again but would i need both side to be running to sync them?
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    Backfiring and running on 1 cylinder

    Ok, what have i missed. I know its not getting gas on the left side or at least not getting enough(backfires=lean). I have open exhaust, pods, Airfuel are at 3.5, pilots are 45, and air jets are -3 sizes(can't think of the exact #'s) and floats are at 26mm. Last year i had it running and tore...
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    xs400 boardtacker by MOTORLOU

    Damn man, i'm still blown away by this build!!! Amazing details and just over all look. The ribbed oil tank is bitchin, well just about everything is very very nicely done! Nice job man!
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    1981 XS400 Special II Cafe Racer Build

    Looks so nice. That grey is such a classy color! Looks GREAT!
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    I cleaned the crap out of it. Also rejetted the carbs again and fixed a few smaller things.
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    New Guy

    Thanks a LOT!!! Sounds bitching. That green is so rad, i'd like to use it on something someday too! Wow, the rear seemed simple in my head prior to cutting and i guess it is in theory but damn, it was a lot of work, hahaha. Basically i cut it right after the 2 mid down tubes and a few...
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    Any one from Illinois or Chicagoland area?

    I'm just west in Berwyn but ride to chicago a lot. I'm excited as hell for Mods v Rockers to take over Lincoln again. Hope to catch up with another 400 out there.
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    New Guy

    Man, thanks a lot!!! I pulled it out from its dusty slumber last night and started going over things again. It needs a good cleaning and a couple things fixed but i should be riding by this weekend. I really excited to see what my new jet configuration will do. I have an mysterious oil leak...
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    New Guy

    Thanks a lot man!!! I don’t have a lot of finished pics but here are a few of the build/assembly. I’m going to take a bunch in the next week or so, so I’ll post some more up it a bit. The 21” wheel is from an unknown year yz125. Was anodized a horrible gold but stripped that with Easy...
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    the rebirth of Mai Ling OleDoc's build

    looks nice. Hey if it works
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    New Guy

    It stops pretty well for just having a rear drum. I ride like everyone is out to kill me and will cut my off and i've been fine. I do have a set of 650 disc legs at home and am thinking about putting a front disc on. Its fun as shit to ride and stopped pretty good when a car slammed on the...
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