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I believeI would replace it. I also think that I have a NOS peacock that I would part with very reasonably. Billy

Tombo; my wife went shopping, so I slipped down to my shed for a minute. Pulled the old plugs from the bik; soaking wet, and fouled with funk. Put in a new set of NGK Iridium #BPR7E1X plugs, turned on taps (after checking for fuel flow), did not touch throttle or choke, touched starter button...

'82; you're just a kid to me. I'm 72, and will be '73 in March. I also could tell some long stories of abuse that I (and outside influences - lymphoma, neuropathy, diabetes, etc.) have caused my body to endure. The point being; it is never too late to turn yourself around, both physically and...

Drew-c; avoid body fat; sugar,and alcohol-not that I'm a virgin to any of these. I also believe that stress is a great killer. And, 1982, I can't blame my age. I regularly compete in AHRMA events, on my TSS Bultaco and 500 cc Petty Manx, even a now an then, podium finish. It's just that my...

Sorry, no seat. Did you check out ebay? Billy

1982, thank you. At my age (72), health starts becoming main priority. I guess that' true for anyone of any age. Thank you. Billy

Thank y'all. Plans have screeched to a halt for now. Have pneumonia and doctor is threatening me with hospital admission if I don't stay out of my motorcycle shed. And my beloved wife of 50 years would definitely squeal me out. But, I'll be back soon with updates. This forum is the best ever...

How to check ignition coils? Does my bike, with CDI, have ignition points? Thank you, all of you. Billy

Thank you. With y'all's help, this should be easy. I'm very grateful. Billy

You're speaking of the coils? Throttle side or clutch side? Thank you. Billy

Coils hooked up correctly?.. No comprehended! Pod filters are in place of stockers; also has Super Trappes. Not sure any mods done to compensate for these. Have sprayed ether in left side carb several times. Don't even know where points are yet, let alone correct setting. Thank you for help. Billy

Dave; thank you for your response. I've had flu and acute bronchitis, and have not actually done more than run the battery down repeatedly trying to start the bike. I have not been thinking straight! When feeling better, I intend to see if the petcock is properly distributing the fuel (although...

No picky = too sicky with flu and acute bronchitis to go to shed. Know if it!s hard cash you!re bettin', I could be persuaded..........

Dave;bought this bike as my fun bike. Have plenty of perfectly restored "trailer queens." This bike built by very reputable builder into street tracker. Problemis it won't run; probably the petcock. Anyway, bike has pod filters and Super Traps, with no jetting changes. Not smart. Not sure where...

Drewpy; I've gotten the impression that you don't much care for pod filters on the carburetors. Go back to stock, from eBay? Thank you. BillyMac

Thank you, drewpy. I hated to do it, but took the plunge. All the xs400 forum community has been so helpful; never belonged to a group like this in my l

Nice, but beyond my meager talents (and eyes). Where can I just go and spend the money to buy new? Oh, to be young again! Thank you. BillyMac

In South Carolina, no one even bothers to look at the bike, or care. Just ante up (cheap fees yearly), and you're legal. No yearly inspections, no ever inspections. Highway Patrol attitude seems to be; don't bother stopping motorcycles unless it's some outrageous violation; motorcyclists can...

That is a RIDE, mate. Quite nicely done. BillyMac

Welcome home. Semper Fi Billy Mac