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    Newbie, Found this mystery little piece in the engine . . . (THE PLOT THICKENS!)

    Hey everyone! I'm a newbie, both to this forum and to working on engines. And to riding lol. I'd really appreciate any input on this. I made a mistake - I was taking apart the engine on my 1978 XS400 and as I was splitting the crank case, I found this little piece had fallen onto my workbench...
    • SloBoi
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    • engine rebuild help maintenance mystery part newbie parts screw unknown part
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    • Forum: The Garage
  2. djMaldoror

    Charging system advice, battery is overcharging, sulphur smell...

    Hi gang! Newbie here, first post so go easy on me ;) I'm a metalsmith, not an electrician, and I bought an '81 XS400 Special just a few months back. Just getting familiar with using a multimeter (i.e. check the battery for voltage). Background - It was partially modded to a cafe / rat racer by...
    • djMaldoror
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    • battery cafe racer build project charging issue newbie
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Garage
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    Newbie here and to these bikes

    Hey guys, just wanted to give a shout out to everyone. This is by far the most helpful site i have found for help with these bikes.While i am a Harley guy i picked up a small XS400L Ma I’m for a buddy to teach to ride. During the clean up i have fallen in love with these type bikes as I never...
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