What did you do with your XS today?

[kazoom]

K&N Product Specification:

Part Number: RU-2970
Product Type: Universal Rubber Filter
Part Description: 2-3/8"DUAL FLG,107MM C-C, 3"H
More Details Link: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RU-2970

 

[Lou Ranger]

Duplicated yesterday's 16T runs today ... with the 17T.
Love it.

 

[Flexeril]

K&N Product Specification:

Part Number: RU-2970
Product Type: Universal Rubber Filter
Part Description: 2-3/8"DUAL FLG,107MM C-C, 3"H
More Details Link: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RU-2970

I might have to give this one a try....thanks for sharing.

 

[1979XS4002-F]

I wired in my NAPA VR38SB (Vreg) and my charging issues are gone

 

[1979XS4002-F]

K&N Product Specification:

Part Number: RU-2970
Product Type: Universal Rubber Filter
Part Description: 2-3/8"DUAL FLG,107MM C-C, 3"H
More Details Link: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RU-2970

The flange dimension fit the 79xs carbs? awesome find if so!

 

[kazoom]

The flange dimension fit the 79xs carbs? awesome find if so!

the dimension are a little off but when you use the things that hold it in place "dont know the english word" it fits.

and about the filter i actually found it on this fantastic site if you search the name of the filter i think you will find a thread, so cant take the credit for that.

also i think you need to rejet with this filter i went for a ride last night and it was like riding a whipt donkey. fine in the low range but when you open it up think around 4000 rpms it dies, any suggestions to avoiding the rejet, i tried to put in a filter to restrict airflow but that didnt help.

best regards.

 

[kazoom]

forgot that i also finished my new seat yesterday so here are some pics..

 

[Arclight88]

Rode it to work - and was surprised to find our Charge Nurse rode her XVS650 to work today, too!

 

[drewpy]

rode mine to work today, 40'c and sunny

 

[Pork Chop]

Realised I had put 3 valve springs on upside down. So I made a ghetto valve spring remover by welding a 19mm wrench onto a g-clamp (the baby was sleeping so couldn't do the usual angle grind a spare socket & weld). anyway, it worked well. Also installed cam sprocket using loctite. My neighbour saw me using a milk crate as a work bench & gave me a folding work-horse - what a champ. Hopefully tonight I will be able to install the engine in the frame - I will try the drop the frame over the engine lying on its side technique. Do you guys have any pointers?

Cheers,

Porkchop

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[skillzman1]

tried sorting my harness...I hate hacks!!...but its coming along with the help of a vintage bike guru buddy of mine...I'd be screwed without him!....and you guys of course.

 

[1979XS4002-F]

Removed clutch and inspected friction plates/clutch plates...looked fine,,reassembled and then changed oil/filter again..I realized (read on here..lol) that my kickstarter issue of not turning the engine over was merely an oil/clutch adujstment issue and a complete disassemble wasnt necessary at all...lol

 

[drewpy]

Realised I had put 3 valve springs on upside down. So I made a ghetto valve spring remover by welding a 19mm wrench onto a g-clamp (the baby was sleeping so couldn't do the usual angle grind a spare socket & weld). anyway, it worked well. Also installed cam sprocket using loctite. My neighbour saw me using a milk crate as a work bench & gave me a folding work-horse - what a champ. Hopefully tonight I will be able to install the engine in the frame - I will try the drop the frame over the engine lying on its side technique. Do you guys have any pointers?

Cheers,

Porkchop

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use blankets and 15mm pipe insulation to protect the frame paint.
engine's always exit and enter on the right side of the frame

 

[dO-bOy]

Duplicated yesterday's 16T runs today ... with the 17T.
Love it.

Hey I'd like to know where you ordered the sprocket from? And how was the service? Thanks!

 

[xs400neophite]

Rode by the small fallen warrior memorial in Northwood by my house.I read this letter that was posted and the innocence of it choked me up. God Bless them all

I finished with a little buzz up to "Cooks Corner" through the Santiago Canyon,clipping @ about 65-75 MPH the whole way. Lots of "Lightning in a Bottle" concert traffic (kind of a rave/camping drum and bass/dubstep/electric music concert held up there this weekend and ended this morning.
Beautiful sunny weather and bikes running like a champ! Might have pushed her little hard. Maybe do a oil/filter change soon.

 

[Lou Ranger]

Today I installed an in-line fuel filter thanks to Petei's thread. It might be too hot & humid to ride in full gear today, but I will at least start it up to make sure that gas still flows. Bought a length of gas line for 87 cents in case I need to go back.

 

[Lou Ranger]

Hey I'd like to know where you ordered the sprocket from? And how was the service? Thanks!

Ordered it from the local MC accessory store - not a chain, just a local one-off. He found the part number I gave him on his computer listing from one of his suppliers. It was not listed in any of his phone-book-like parts catalogues. He ordered it Sunday PM, it came in on Thurs and he was apologetic about the delay as usually that outfit ships to him 2nd day.
I was pleased. It was $23 plus tax. Saw it on a few on-line stores for a lower list price but unless I could order half a bike in other parts, it would have been more in total than helping the local guy stay in business.

 

[bentwrench]

Planning an inordinate amount of mischief... all for a later post... hahahaha...ha.

 

[Lou Ranger]

Sounds to me like a SECA 6-spd dropped from the sky into your yard. Any other good guesses?

 

[bentwrench]

You'll see. No 6 speed. Not yet, anyway... but one of two required parts just arrived in the mail, which has me excited.