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    My experiences with carb tuning my XS400 bobber

    So, after a few weeks of fiddling, I finally think I have the bike running as well as I can get it. Of course, that is a moving target, as you know. Hopefully some of this information will help you. I have open exhaust and pod filters. First, I ordered gaskets, a variety of jets, float...
  2. totalgearhead

    Bobber build update

    Rather than bringin' back an old thread I will update with a new thread. So here is a pic of the bike as it stands. I got a seat from a friend, a leaky shitty ass sporty tank that I will not be using, but confirmed my tank choice! Also a sporty rear wheel on to guage tire size, 130 instead of...
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    Roadside tool kit for the XS400?

    Any suggestions as to what we need to repair our bikes on the side of the road? And don't say it doesn't happen. I trailered my bike twice yesterday with a broken throttle cable (which I rigged up to try to get home) and then a stuck float on the carb (closely followed by the throttle cable...
  4. bcware

    Lifting an xs400

    You all probably know that I am new to bikes in general. So, how does everyone lift their bike off the ground? How about raising just the front or rear wheel? Unfortunately my bike does not have a center stand; I guess the previous owner removed it and this puts me at quite a disadvantage. It...
  5. monkeyboy

    need harbor freight coupon

    does anyone here have the super coupon from harbor freight,thats is for $220.00 off the motorcycle lift?
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    Today I 'made' this useful aid

    Reading in the Haynes manual, it advises against strobing the bikes, to avoid excessive oil loss from the side casing. Well, I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't feel happy relying on just static timing the ignition. So, using a damaged alternator cover that had lost it's top screw...
  7. volcomskater77

    how to do everything wrong

    saw this on the xs650 big brother forum. had to share it http://www.ninja250forum.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=3395.0 Edit: fixed the link (bump)
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