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[smurfy71]

Hey there, just stumbled upon this forum while searching for the XS400RJ.

I have just acquired an 1982 Seca 400 that is currently partially disassembled. It was left in a barn that my mother purchase 5 years ago and no one has claimed it. So by the rule of law, it is now hers. She gave it to me. I am now trying to reassemble it and see if it runs. I have found that some parts are missing (rear shock, headlight, airbox) but is seems everything is there to see if it will run.

My knowledge of mechanical issues is limited. I have rebuilt a Skidoo engine, which was fairly simple, I know this engine is a little more complicated. I owned an 86 Honda back in the day, but haven't ridden in 20 years.

Wish me luck, I am sure I will be asking many questions here in the coming weeks.

Murray

 

[DARKMIDKNIGHTWARRIOR]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[iamunique127]

Welcome smurfy. Post up some pics of your new treasure.

 

[smurfy71]

Thanks. I keep meaning to get some pics. I'll get some and post them soon.

 

[smurfy71]

Took a couple pics today.

Also sorted out the wiring and put some gas in the cylinders and she fired up. Need to get a few parts and soon she'll be on the road.

 

[smurfy71]

Seem to only be able to add one picture to each post.....

 

[smurfy71]

And one more.

 

[Scorpio1963]

Welcome lloks like some times ahead good luck with your project.Thats cool you got it to fire up already.Luck is on your side.

 

[iamunique127]

Hey, somebody started your project for you already.

I suggest you concentrate on getting it running before putting a lot into much else.

Have fun.

 

[smurfy71]

Hey, somebody started your project for you already.

I suggest you concentrate on getting it running before putting a lot into much else.

Have fun.

That's my plan, but it did fire, so that's a plus. Need to locate an air box before I can run it for too long. Found one in the classifieds here, just waiting on a shipping cost from the seller.

I cleaned out the gas tank yesterday, the screens on the petcock have disintegrated, so I guess I'll keep an eye out for one of those too. Although I plan to run an inline filter anyhow.