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    Before i put these things back on again.

    thanks. dang... i was kinda hope that i would need to do something else.... putting the carbs back on are suck a drag
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    Before i put these things back on again.

    my carbs have been leaking into my airbox. took them off and had a guy clean them. put them back on and there was still a leak. after a closer inspection i felt like the problem could be the diaphrams so i just got to new ones in today from http://www.jbmindustries.com/HITACHI.html which i have...
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    Pro vs DIY? And how much should it run?

    sorry it took so long for a follow up. low budget= time spread out, lol. well ended up getting a friend that owns a body shop to do it for me. did it for 200. there was a larger dent that i didnt feel like i could handel. he even did some welding which i cant do. love the out come original...
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    how to put the carbs back on?!

    i have a 1982 maxim 400xs. when taking the carbs off i was told to push the two hoses on the back back to create enough room to slid them off. worked just fine. putting them on i slid those two hoses back slid the carbs on the two front hoses but i cant for the life of me get the two back hoses...
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    I need the magic secret on how yall clean and polish the engine

    i clean.... clean... clean .... and freaking clean and i simple dont get the amazing look that some of yall have on yalls engine. what are yalls methods, hand, tools, polish etc. im using mothers.... but im still trying to clean it from the guy before. should i be using some magical scrub...
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    Pro vs DIY? And how much should it run?

    this means ill be attempting it all. will see how it comes out. found the paint gun out in the garage with all the old tools. cleaned up well and sprays good
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    Wanted - Side panel over battery

    couldnt get a bike in here but im looking for the side panel that goes over the battery cover, if you look at my pics youll see the one im missing. it would be a great help if someone knew where i could get one. i havent been able to get one anywhere. would hurt to have both. thanks for any help
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    XS400.com t-shirts?

    love the oil can! black and white on the back and down the right sleeve the websight. that would be a sweet shirt
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    XS400.com t-shirts?

    i like the sleeve idea, maybe just the website down the right sleeve... simple.
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    Pro vs DIY? And how much should it run?

    thanks for all of the quick replies. jmd forest thats a sweet paint job. i think either way pro paint job or me i think im going to prep it to save alittle money if i decide to have a pro do it. look forward to more advice. thanks for all the help.
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    Pro vs DIY? And how much should it run?

    well im looking forward to getting my bike painted however im not sure if i sould make the attempt and do it myself or pay someone to do the job. i dont have a huge budget for the paint job... 300 is what im looking to spend. i simply want a simple paint job. i do have a dent in my tank that...
  12. few days after i got it and to think it was even worse then there.

    few days after i got it and to think it was even worse then there.

  13. first ride

    first ride

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    1988.jpg

  15. first bike

    first bike

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    Make Offer - '82 Yamaha XS400 Maxim for parts?

    would be intereted in tank, headlight and bracket, windshield, backrest maybe. would be glad to buy alittle more for the right price
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