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  1. Ironhead

    Strange and aggravating problem

    During the final couple of miles of the ride before last my bike developed a bizarre quirk: it acted like it really wanted to slide out from underneath me during low gear changes, corners, and especially when braking. I was close to home so I didn’t stop but when I got there I definitely...
  2. Ironhead

    Pic request

    No idea where I might find another ‘79 around here so I could really use some help from one of you. When I got my bike it only had a center stand and no side stand. Now that it’s 1.5” lower, it’s REALLY tough to get it on the center stand. I bought a replacement side stand but then found its...
  3. Ironhead

    Howdy from Texas

    Howdy from scorching hot Fort Worth, Texas. (High today: 106F / 41C.) Just picked up a 1979 XS400F and I love it. It’s really clean and has 4k original miles. The PO only had it a few months. He replaced the plugs and plug wires and more importantly the carbs, but didn’t balance them, so...
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