mrodub
XS400 Member
I recently bought this bike and brought it back to life. It only has a little over 100 original miles on it and has been stored and covered for almost 30 years. The motor isn't even broken in yet. The PO bought it, had a MINOR crash, and never rode it again. I couldn't believe it when I saw the mileage. The title says it was purchased NEW in 83. The last inspection was 84 and the sticker is still on the fork.
After I replace a few cosmetics, this thing will be near showroom condition! I will post some pics on this thread soon.
I pulled apart the carbs and found a broken float tower that the PO epoxied. He tried getting it running a few years ago admitted he got in over his head.
I ended up sending the carb and tower to Jim French to get it micro-welded for only $25 plus hipping to Georgia. It was well worth it and Jim is very helpful. I highly recommend him.
I'm not sure if this has been posted on this site so here's the info.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=111096.0
I cleaned the carbs thoroughly with spray cleaner and blew compressed air through all the jets. There was quite a bit of crud in there but I'm fairly certain I cleared all the passages. Both sets of floats seemed to be working properly. The bike fired right up and ran well but it won't idle. I have the idle screw all the way in.
I don't understand why the pilot jet has the plug. Can someone please explain this.
Is this a common issue and is there an easy solution?
Thanks
After I replace a few cosmetics, this thing will be near showroom condition! I will post some pics on this thread soon.
I pulled apart the carbs and found a broken float tower that the PO epoxied. He tried getting it running a few years ago admitted he got in over his head.
I ended up sending the carb and tower to Jim French to get it micro-welded for only $25 plus hipping to Georgia. It was well worth it and Jim is very helpful. I highly recommend him.
I'm not sure if this has been posted on this site so here's the info.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=111096.0
I cleaned the carbs thoroughly with spray cleaner and blew compressed air through all the jets. There was quite a bit of crud in there but I'm fairly certain I cleared all the passages. Both sets of floats seemed to be working properly. The bike fired right up and ran well but it won't idle. I have the idle screw all the way in.
I don't understand why the pilot jet has the plug. Can someone please explain this.
Is this a common issue and is there an easy solution?
Thanks