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  1. MrStubb

    For Sale - Selling my 2 bikes

    I now it's nearing the end of the riding season but again I am offering my 2 1980 XS400's for sale. 1 I was driving till about 2 years ago & another near complete for parts. I'm asking $700 for them as a package. The 1 I was driving would be a reliable driver with a good carb cleaning & tires...
  2. MrStubb

    For Sale - Selling my bikes.

    Thought I'd offer my bikes here first. I have 2 1980 XS400's 1 parts bike & 1 I've been riding till the last couple years. Neither has a title The rider has been licensed in my name and could be titled with a bonded title in Mn. The parts bike could be easily titled in Mn with 4-5 pictures of...
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    Looking at another

    Just a thought right now. Surfing on Facebook I found a 73 TX650 near me. Here's the issues. I have 2 XS400's 1 parts bike worthy of building as a custom or tracker. Thing is the TX needs front end work along with Gages & cables. Would the fork & Gage set fit from the 80 XS400 onto the 73 TX650...
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    Motorcycle Classics.

    I just picked up the November December edition of Motorcycle Classics magazine & in their Under The Radar section is the Jewel or in my case Bane of our existence. A Cute little article on our bemoaned XS400! & a few words on the competition from Suzi & Kawi. Just interesting the first time I'd...
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    For Sale - 80 XS400 parts bike

    Bought an 80 for parts & will have much of it left after I strip it for my needs. There's 25000 on the clock but the bike is almost complete. Tank, carbs, wheels, solenoid, valve adjuster plugs, shift lever & some electricals are spoken for. There's no title for the frame/engine but was assured...
  6. MrStubb

    Just wanted to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    Just a message to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all. Nice to know thru all of lifes trials triumphs wins and losses it looks like we all survived. Some more worn than others yet survived just the same. Looking forward to next year and actually legally driving the little monster come...
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    Wanted - Valve adjustment access plugs

    Found one of the valve adjustment plugs was cross threaded & stripped. Anyone willing to part with a set from a donor engine?????:banghead:
  8. MrStubb

    Rocker arm adjustment plugs.

    Started to try adjusting valve clearance and discovered %&&$#%@&&^% Epoxy holding one access plugs in. Didn't go any further than that. Does anyone have a set to sell?? Threads in the cam cover seem good just the threads on the plug. Almost looks like they were machined off. Must have started...
  9. MrStubb

    What did you do this summer???

    Here it is April 11 and when I woke up SNOW!!!! Here in east central Minnesota there's about 1" of the thick heavy wet stuff on the ground and it's falling with wreckless abandon. Weather man says to expect 3-5" + by the end of it. Summer was TOO short this year I hadn't had time to do any real...
  10. MrStubb

    What do you guys think??

    Unfortunately I spent some time on Craigs list this am. there's 2 Xs400's listed for cheap. A 79 and an 81. The 79 looks to be complete not running and with what looks from the pic a rotten tank. List price is $250.00 the 81 has no pic Not running now but was ridden last year listed for $150.00...
  11. MrStubb

    Carbs and petcock

    So I finally get to work on this bike. I pulled the tank Fuel flowed no matter where the valve was positioned. When I pulled the air chambers they were full of gas as were the carbs and most likely the Crank case breather. I think I know what the next step is. Kits for the carbs and petcock and...
  12. MrStubb

    New owner

    :bike:Hey all Just a bit about me. Just found a 1980 XS400G with 15000 on the clock. Got it for cheap and it runs ok. Had a few bikes in my youth started with an old Sears minibike progressed to Bultaco 175 Honda sl350 (basket case) up to 1977. Took a long time from bikes to deal with life...
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