Yeah I would like to redo the upper half of my engine,clean the pistons and redo the valves and seals also.
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My First Build/ Restoration
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Josh222
XS400 Member
Got a few more parts in the mail, still waiting on engine seals.
TimmyT
XS400 Addict
Your project is looking good so far. Mine is just coming to a close after over a full year of rebuilding. Hope you have a set of extract drill bits and flute extractors. Like everyone here you will probablly aquire some new tools along the way or figure out some creative new ways to use old tools. I like the direction you are going with your bike. Its always good to take your time, and personally ... I dont wrench after 6 beer (anymore).
Some good things to study would be the wiring diagram and torque specs all round. You can iscolate alot of issues by running continuity test on the wiring harness when it is disconnected and fuses removed ....make sure everything connects as it should and is not connecting where it shouldnt. When your final build is done it will be so much easier to troubleshoot any individual component failure + splicing at that point is a PAIN.
Welcome to the club... where do you want your tatoo?
Some good things to study would be the wiring diagram and torque specs all round. You can iscolate alot of issues by running continuity test on the wiring harness when it is disconnected and fuses removed ....make sure everything connects as it should and is not connecting where it shouldnt. When your final build is done it will be so much easier to troubleshoot any individual component failure + splicing at that point is a PAIN.
Welcome to the club... where do you want your tatoo?
moore19ca
XS400 Member
Nice job, where did you order your parts from? I see your in Ontario.
chopin2323
XS400 New Member
Yeah, this is looking really exciting! Cant wait to see more.
Josh222 how much did those levers and mechanism for the rear brake set you back?
Josh222
XS400 Member
I can't remember exactly but I got them off eBay. Got the head and cover cleaned so far with my friends sand blaster with walnut shells. Got to finish the rest of the motor so I can move onto paint.
Looking good!
Josh222
XS400 Member
Got some new piston rings and wrist pin clips in the mail today.
Josh222
XS400 Member
Stopped being lazy for once and got back to work
Small hiatus, eh?
Looks good. The walnut polishing would've done a great job on my motor.
Next time.
Looks good. The walnut polishing would've done a great job on my motor.
Next time.
Josh222
XS400 Member
The walnut blasting left a great surface to paint on. I think the Aluminum engine enamel paint turned out pretty good.
motoman1979
XS400 Member
any updates? Did you get that XS up and charging again?!
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