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    Ignitor unit XS 400 DOHC

    Hi, I've asked about ignitor unit to my DOHC at "Classifields" and zonk39 said that he have one to 1980 xs400 special - Is it the same ignitor? My guess is no but maybe you guys know sth for sure? Maybe someone here have a spare TID 12-07 (12R) with red label on it? Kind regards, over.
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    Fuel level xs 400 dohc

    So when i looked up @ internet i saw that to check fuel level in carbs you need to attach clear hose to drain plug but it seems that i have rather drain HOLE not a plug - is it normal? Should i just attach hose and unscrew drain??
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    Wanted - Ignitor unit TID 12-07 12R (seca/maxim/xs400dohc)

    Like in the title:) Willem send one to me (Much appreciate mate:cheers:) but for know I must assume that it will not be delivered because of either PL or NL post office:( I bet the Polish one - they already stole my shoes from USA once:P So I don't have much money, and I cannot offer much in...
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    timing - Advanced timing - differences

    Hi, I looked into manual again;) And I have there difference between advanced timing for all XS 400, and those on German market. Ignition Timing is the same: 10degrees/1200rpm, but advanced timing is: 35degrees/7000rpm, and 39+/-2 degrees /5,500 rpm for germany. What does it mean actually...
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    Central stand

    I have a problem witch central stand - both wheels stay on the ground:/ reason??:/
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    Maxxis tires? + what size do I need?:)

    Hi, First of all I'd like to ask you guys did you ever tried Maxxis tires - or maybe you have heard sth about them. Local dealer where I have huge discounts told me that they are gr8 and in quite nice price - about 88$ front and sth like that rear (before discount) I have XS 400 dohc as...
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    DOHC 10.5liters/100km

    So.. I have a little problem here;) My carbs are clean and rejetted to stock, valves clearance is set properly, exhaust is fine- no extra noisy holes;)... BUT my DOHC XS400 consumes 10.5liters/100km... WTF?
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    DOT 3 or 4

    Hi, I've replacement of break hose -stainless (steel?) hose and changed the brake fluid. It may have sth in common with my bad breaks problem but I don't think so, nevertheless I've decide to start new thread about using different DOT than this on master cylinder. I have XS 400 DOHC y.1984 -...
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    Bad breaks / break handle comes to bar

    Hi, I have a problem - i had a bad breaks and asked about 2 disks breaks, but someone here told me that I should just clean my breaks. So I've change pads, cleaned whole break including piston - and get rid of whole air there, and now my handle comes so close to bar that it actually touches...
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    Gear Indicator

    Hi, Does anyone tried to install gear indicator in their XS 400 (DOHC)? If yes - what kind of and how to DIY?
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    Clutch handle resists when beeing released

    So when I'm releasing the clutch handle gently, it seems to block all the way through - don't work smooth. I have a feeling that it has few 'blocking' points - for example i cannot just start driving - I have to feel that 'blocking' spot at my handle, when clutch is starting to 'catch' and then...
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    Tube or Tubeless - ultimate question

    Hi, I've read few threads about my question (tube/less my rims are) but still cannot find proper answear. I've read somewhere that alu-rims are always tubeless but in another thread I've read that it must say - tubeless to be a tubless rim - now I don't know If I have tube or not lol... - I know...
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    Double brake discs at XS400 DOHC

    Anyone tried to mount 2nd brake disc? My front brake is so poor... even I've changed cable on steel, and got rid of air during 1hour pumping. Its so poor... I think that disc is ok, and break pads are also in good shape.... steeled cable... what else can I check? I hate to use rear break - Its...
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    DOHC 12E (probably restricted) lack of power - carbs modified?

    Hi, I bought a 1987 DOHC 12E XS400. It is probably restricted (from germany - they have stupid laws about HP's for youths). The main problem is that my XS starts poorly, and never starts with choke - only without it. At 7000RPM XS chokes a bit, and in general I feel like riding a 125ccm...
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