brownv1
XS400 Enthusiast
So was checking the valve spacing today cause I had the bike pretty much bare so I figured why not(regret soooooo much). Broke the inspection cap (screw cast aluminum). The ones from the 650's don't look like they fit so I found a place that lists OEM replacements for the 400's. My question is what is the difference in the plugs from the SH model and H,J, other models. The other models are half the price but look the same. Any thoughts?
So after reading all the guides on here I felt compitent in doing a valve check and found my problem or one of them. Bike hasn't run right yet so I'm checking all the boxes. When draining the oil I feel like I smelled gas and since the last time I ran the bike there is GUNK(I believe oil) spilled back into my carbs. My rockers never seem to come out of contact with the valve so clearly I need to adjust. I was wondering if this is my main culprit for the mystery fluids. I'm not a genius at this stuff but I believe that all the valves are remaining slightly open which would account for the oil in the carb, leaking back since the intake valve is staying somewhat open all the time. What gives with the fuel smell in the oil. I have done a compression check got 170, 168 so I assume the rings are fine any ideas? Could I be right about the gunk in the carbs?
So after reading all the guides on here I felt compitent in doing a valve check and found my problem or one of them. Bike hasn't run right yet so I'm checking all the boxes. When draining the oil I feel like I smelled gas and since the last time I ran the bike there is GUNK(I believe oil) spilled back into my carbs. My rockers never seem to come out of contact with the valve so clearly I need to adjust. I was wondering if this is my main culprit for the mystery fluids. I'm not a genius at this stuff but I believe that all the valves are remaining slightly open which would account for the oil in the carb, leaking back since the intake valve is staying somewhat open all the time. What gives with the fuel smell in the oil. I have done a compression check got 170, 168 so I assume the rings are fine any ideas? Could I be right about the gunk in the carbs?
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