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I have a set of perfectly functioning and clean carbs for an '81 XS400SH. Let me know if anyone wants those. Thanks.

Hey guys, I'm parting out my 81 XS400SH because of a financial setback. I prefer to sell as much as possible, because I don't want to let it sit and rust and deteriorate, so if I don't get a big enough response then I might just let the whole thing sit until sometime MUUUUUUUUUCH later when I...

SCRAPPED - ALL PARTS SCRAPPED EXCEPT CARBS - Parting Out 81 XS400SH I have decided not to restore my 81 XS40)SH because of a recent financial setback, so I am parting it out:(. Here is a list of things that I have from it: 1. Engine, running perfectly when I took it out a little more than a...

SCRAPPED - NO LONGER FOR SALE - 81 XS400 Parts for Sale I have these parts for sale, make an offer: - Original chrome handlebars (no marks, good condition) - Original chrome mirrors (good condition, minor surface rust) - Brake Master Cylinder (fair condition) - Rear Grab Bar/Sissy...

Can someone explain to me the difference between single/double throw/pole, and which I need for high/low beam, horn, starter, run/stop, and key switches? That's all I'm gonna have on mine, no turn signals. Indicators for neutral, et cetera, will already be built into the new speedo I'm...

This may seem like a dumb question, but I am going to be repainting my engine soon - how do you go about painting the very bottom of the engine? Do you just hang the engine in the air to get to the bottom? My engine is out of the frame now, by the way. Also, what kind of paint do you guys...

For a 32-year-old motorcycle, I think my '81 XS400SH is solid. However, having said that, the more I take apart to fix from abuse and neglect, the more I find I need to fix. Now that I have a large amount of parts off the bike and I can see the frame in what used to be hidden areas, I'm...

What is this part, and what is its purpose? 1981 XS400SH... :shrug:

I'm thinking of mounting a high/low beam switch on my headlight, in my contining effort to get stuff off my handlebars and give them the clean look. Possible? Nonsensical? Insane? Wiring tips or instructions?

Hey guys, thanks for all your help. In the course of removing my stock battery box on my 81, I realized that there are a LOT more pieces of wiring and electrical components in that area than I thought. What in the world do I do with all that stuff to get it looking neat, outside of building a...

Any highly (or evenly remotely) recommended dos or don'ts when washing your bike? I'll be washing it at home (not on the road quite yet) with a normal water hose and cleaners.:shrug:

So, I'm starting this thread about the Basket Case I currently own. An update: new plugs a few weeks ago, cleaned up electricals and put in new, updated fuse blocks, changed the oil today and oil filter today (it was black as tar and the filter was a complete mess), drained the gas and replaced...

So I've finally got my 1981 XS400 back together, but it still won't run correctly. We put the carbs back on after a mild cleaning (because I don't know how to correctly do a full tear down and clean; if I did, I would definitely do that), and the bike will start and run with a shot of starter...

How can you tell when it's time to replace your chain? I have a 1984 XS400, and I've been trying to get it up and running. Today when I had it in the air and finally running I shifted through the gears and noticed the chain was flapping about big time, and there is even some indication that it...

I'm thoroughly enjoying reading you guys' posts and looking at the pictures. I have a few questions about wiring and relocation of controls/switches. After looking at the wiring diagrams, am I to understand that if I want to relocate my switches and gauges from my handlebars, all I really need...

I was just curious, I love the clean handlebars look with as little as possible on them...but where does it all go? I'm looking for ideas about where to re-route things and mount things and move things. I have an 84 XS400, and of course it is loaded with all the usuals, so I want to clean it...

What is the small electrical box that's mounted under the gas tank, near the coils? I'm not getting any spark to the plugs (at least the right side, for sure), and I was wondering what all I needed to check for basic troubleshooting? Thanks!