jctanner
XS400 Member
So I got the bike running last week, and unfortunately, had quite a bit of smoke coming out of the left exhaust. After some research (thank you XS400!), I decided its most likely the valve seals.
Started taking apart the top end and the previous owner apparently snugged the valve caps on pretty tight. I was able to get all four out, but had one casualty. Luckily found a set on eBay.
Everything looked pretty good once I got in.
https://picasaweb.google.com/JCTanner/XS400_TopEnd_2011?feat=directlink
Only concern is the rubber seal between the cam shaft and the distributor is a little nicked up. Didn't seem to leak however.
Parts should be in on Tuesday.
Now just need to locate a valve spring compressor and a valve lapping kit. Anyone in the Chicago area have one i can borrow?
If there are any tips/tricks I should know about, please let me know!
I'll be updating as I proceed.
Started taking apart the top end and the previous owner apparently snugged the valve caps on pretty tight. I was able to get all four out, but had one casualty. Luckily found a set on eBay.
Everything looked pretty good once I got in.
https://picasaweb.google.com/JCTanner/XS400_TopEnd_2011?feat=directlink
Only concern is the rubber seal between the cam shaft and the distributor is a little nicked up. Didn't seem to leak however.
Parts should be in on Tuesday.
Now just need to locate a valve spring compressor and a valve lapping kit. Anyone in the Chicago area have one i can borrow?
If there are any tips/tricks I should know about, please let me know!
I'll be updating as I proceed.