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Hi folks I,m struggling with carbs. Bike will only run with choke on just dies when pushed in.Also whilst running on choke if I try and accelerate engine just dies.Is there one jet or hole that is more likely to cause this as I have cleaned the carbs a couple of times and the jets etc seem...

Hi guys I have two very corroded silencers on my 1979 xs400 and am struggling to find replacements. I have found some 28" universal reverse cone silencers and I am wondering if they will be suitable to replace the originals without needing any carb mods.The originals are about 31" will the...

Can any of you guys tell me if the body of the rectifier needs earthing or is it bolted to the battery carrier to use as a heatsink only?

Hello to everybody I'm new to the XS400 but thought this US 1979 import was to good to refuse. Got the bike delivered last Thursday and is in quite good condition. Decided to try and get it running before anything else. There was no battery so hooked up to my van but had no joy. The fuel was old...

Hi just signed up already impressed with banter and good info looking forward to some help from those been there and done it as I progress with my US XS400 import which is arriving tomorrow just finished clearing a space in the garage for the beast:bike: