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  1. BamaBill

    Barber's Vintage Festival

    Any of our forum members going? This is where I purchased my XS400 (wrecked and barned for over 30 years) at the swapped meet 2 years ago. This year she will be on the race track(for the parade laps). I will be there all weekend. It's one of the best motorcycle events I've ever experienced. Hope...
  2. BamaBill

    Opinion & Review of Mac 2-1

    I've done a lot of bolt on mods to my bike mainly because the bike was in such great shape when I got it that I didn't want to molest it. I have the 1982 XS400 Heritage Special. I've just about got her all back stock now including the intake and original style filters and jetting. I currently...
  3. BamaBill

    My XS400

    Been going through some changes with it. I had it stripped down and was just about to do some chopping, hacking and other unthinkables and figured I would just end up ruining it and never finishing it. So I decided to go back almost stock with the chassis and add some fun parts. I really like it...
  4. BamaBill

    Scored another XS!

    I've really enjoyed my XS400 build. It's a keeper, not getting rid of it, just increasing the fleet! While riding my VTX across this great country on my 5,300 road trip to visit my sister and broinlaw in North Dakota he and I went on a picking trip to a fella he met who was wanting to clean out...
  5. BamaBill

    Lead Substitute?

    I've been running my bike with Gunk Lead Substitute since I got it running..... Just wondering if anyone else does? Does it really need it? I know back when these bikes were manufactured most gas was leaded. The owners manual states use 91 octaine leaded gas. Newer engines have valves that are...
  6. BamaBill

    Dixie Land Delight

    For all you northerners...This is just one of those days we can't ride. Forecasted to be 65 Saturday!
  7. BamaBill

    My build so far...

    It's come along way from when I got it in October. It was wrecked on the frontend back in the 80's and has sat garaged ever since. I've redone the frontend, replaced quite a few parts. I've really not had any certain direction that I've wanted to go with it till now. I want to keep the frame as...
  8. BamaBill

    Wanted - 81-82 Stock Seat or Pan

    Looking for a stock seat or just seat pan any condition. Must fit an 82 SOHC xs400. Shipping will be to 36732 Demopolis Alabama. Thanks, Bill
  9. BamaBill

    Springs Over Forks ONOHEAIN'T!

    OK guys, I'm a crazy fella who likes to do stuff unconventional. I've seen some bikes with spring over their forks. I know this will greatly stiffen the front end...... I've completely rebuilt my forks back to factory specs. I did use a heavier oil, can't remember the whieght, but I'm very...
  10. BamaBill

    Anyone have problems insuring motorcycle?

    I've been with State Farm for quite a few years. 2 motorcycles, camper, 3 vehicles and 2 houses insured. Just recieved a notice that the insurance on my xs400 will be canceled becouse they cannot verify the VIN#. I've taken my title and picture of the VIN lable to them. I also sketched the VIN...
  11. BamaBill

    My Bike Build So Far....

    Started bone stock with 5,000 miles with a mangled frontend. Been stored in a warehouse at a dealership since it was wrecked back in the 80's. I picked her up at Barber's Vintage Motorcycle Races, swap meet. Guy that had it purchased it from the dealership and got it where it would fire up just...
  12. BamaBill

    advice on jetting for new exhaust

    I know this has probably been asked a jillion times, but with my limited research I didn't really find a lot. BTW, I'm more familier with Vtwins and have jetted a few from "package jet kits" such as cobra and dynojet. What I have done is taken a saw to a perfectly fine tuned running completely...
  13. BamaBill

    New Exhaust, Carb Adjustment Advise Needed

    I know this has probably been asked a jillion times, but with my limited research I didn't really find a lot. BTW, I'm more familier with Vtwins and have jetted a few from "package jet kits" such as cobra and dynojet. What I have done is taken a saw to a perfectly fine tuned running completely...
  14. BamaBill

    Newbie, Wife's Fault!!!

    Hello everyone! Was attending the Barber's Vintage Fest this past weekend and my wife surprised me by buying me an 82 XS400 all original with only 5000 miles!.... I've been riding bikes all of my life and currently only had a Honda VTX1300 that we ride together and stack the miles on. My wife...
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