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Up for sale is my 1980 xs 400 with 991 miles. Thats right, under 1000. I bought the bike with intentions of doing a cafe build, but never really got around to it, and dont for see that happening anytime soon. not too mention, id feel wrong cutting up a bike in this nice of shape! Bought the...

Well, changed out plugs, and she fires On both cylinders. Should have know that free sitting for so long shed foul plugs easy. However, loud tapping is still there. Another issue I've noticed, tach doesn't like to move to much. Goes very slowly up to like2k and hangs. Defiantly doesn't match...

Also, we synced the carbs, with low vacuum at the shop. Then noticed the carb boots were cracked. So it must have been running on both cyls to sync carbs, right? Did putting on the new boots throw this sync way out of balance? Could this ticking be so loud because of the only running on 1 cyl?

The bike is a 1980 xs400g. The bike was noisy before, but i jsut kind of assumed it was the loose clearances. It seems its noisier now, but that may just be a placebo. Ill check float heights when i get a chance. Im just worried of a burnt/bent valve or something of the like.

There is spark. There is fuel. The ticking is the problem here.

This is a much louder tick then from thin oil I believe. I had the carbs professionally cleaned, and that wouldn't cause a ticking so I doubt thAts it. And yes, I set valves to spec from the manual.

So, got my bike all buttoned up. Starts great, and then there's a problem. Very loud ticking coming from the top end. I just set the valve clearences in spec. I notice, the right pipe is only warm after 1 min of running. Left pipe is hot though. What would cause this? Bike has 991 miles...

Thanks for the post! I went and checked it out saturday and we did a comp test. Pulled 144 and 152. So i think its a go. Has anyone had luck with ultrasonic cleaners from harbor freight? What about boiling in lemon juice?

So, in trying to keep my costs down: How should i check the transmission? Should i look at any electrical areas for certain? Any thing i can do to make sure im not gonna be spending loads of cash to get this running? I dont mind some work, but not looking for a full project.

Ive pretty much got it locked down. Were workign on a price now around 400 + i do some anodizing for him.

Yep, has a title. What are some thingsto check for? I tried searhing for a buyers guide by bcware, but couldnt find it...anyone got a link?

Hi guys, new guy here. Im looking at purchasing a 1980 xs 40 special II. From a local guy i know. It seems to be in okay shape, only pic i have of it: As it sits, it has 991 original miles. Yes, 991. Also has original tires, and original gas from 1981 :banghead:. The guy im possibly...