running problems

  1. T

    1982 XS400 Starts Sometimes, Not Others

    Hi guys, new member here, first bike I've ever owned. Bought this bike for $400 off craigslist about a month ago. It was running on one carb, so I took them out and gave them a thorough cleaning while replacing the float valves and needles. Put the carbs back in last week, fed them some gas...
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    • help running problems starting xs 400
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    Runs on only one cylinder

    Hi, I have an 83 XS 400 DOHC which I have putting together with my son. It have 15,000 Kms on it. When we first got it would run only on the right cylinder. We just ultrasonically cleaned the carbs and blew out all passages with compressed air. Also installed new needle and seat valves...
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