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So, I just picked up a 1978 Yamaha XS 400. I'd like to turn it into a cafe bike. Where do I start?
Pictures to come.
Pictures to come.
Hey nice bike, I have the exact same one. This is unrelated and a shot in the dark, but your user-name made me think of it. Do you remember an old BMX vhs tape called Soil? I had it when I was about 12 when I used to race BMX bikes. I've been searching for it for years, I think Ryan Nyquist made it.
Welcome!
Yes you should try to cleen your own carbs. It is the only way you will learn. Plus it will be less of a mystery when you have to go back in to rejet. Just remember to count how many turns your pilot jet is turned out and compare to the service manual. Disassemble / clean / reassemble the way it came apart. It will be fun and you will be happy you did it.
Totally agree with all that Seemed intimidating at first then when the 2 carbs are apart, half as intimidating Lots of good threads on how to best clean them. You WILL be happy you did it and you will know what is in there and much less of a mystery, agree. Good luck on project and welcome! Although I didn't mind the overall look of the bike in the first pics, HA