I ordered front brake pads and new petcock.
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What did you do with your XS today?
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cope849
blacked out 400
Wired it, put carbs back in, and mounted the back tire almost done!
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Today I rode it, overtook lots of cars waiting in line for the traffic lights. Got angry looks. Impressed/annoyed some people in the tunnel where I let it roar a little. It's getting warmer here, maybe I can leave some of my gear at home soon and switch to thinner gloves
Started itup an adjusted the air fuel mixture.Got the idle smoothed out and to stay at at a stead 1.1ks.Trying to fix a leaking fuel bowl screw.
Went for a lovely long ride which included the Forks or the Credit Rd. and Cedar Dr.
A V-4 Yamaha Royal Star Venture couldn't keep up.
A V-4 Yamaha Royal Star Venture couldn't keep up.
How many rides is this year for you Lou?
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CrazyCabbie
XS400 DOHC Jalopy Owner
Rode about 80km north on Hwy 11 and back, to a Yamaha dealer, to get a sprocket holder.
Snowpants, two pairs of gloves, and my homemade P.O.S. windshield were required...
It started raining just as I was putting the bike cover back on, lol.
Snowpants, two pairs of gloves, and my homemade P.O.S. windshield were required...
It started raining just as I was putting the bike cover back on, lol.
I get my bike running good yesterdayafter winter layup and now it supposed to rain for 2 days then snow
markjs
XS400 owner, bike lover
Had a bad day with it...
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I would say I have been out at least a dozen times - the first day being March 10 when it went to 54F. I think we have only seen one or 2 days that high since.
In all, I have put 350 miles on it this year so far.
frwinks
XS400 Addict
better put your snow tires back on Lou, might be a little slick out there tomorrow 
I blasted my wheels on the weekend, time to start choppin again
I blasted my wheels on the weekend, time to start choppin again
She's asleep under her cover until Saturday's coffee run.better put your snow tires back on Lou, might be a little slick out there tomorrow
Presently, I am reclined and watching the rain pour down. Going up to 8C today but a high of only -2C tomorrow - with ice pellets and/or freezing rain. Will have to bring in some firewood later.
Just have to love living in this part of the northern hemispere,March and April weather is so change able.Its usaly a pattern you get a few nice day then you get 2 weeks of crappy weather to follow.
markjs
XS400 owner, bike lover
Hated the thing worse than any other vehicle I have ever owned. Worst purchase I ever made hands down!
MarkJS I would rather work on your bike than my 96 Jimmy anyday of the week.You talk about night mare projects and worst $ pit a person can buy,this is it.
Well after I was worried to death my parts werent going to show up I found them hangin on the door and delivered faster than expected.So I got my knew petcock put on,touched up the paint and clear coat on the tank.
Well after I was worried to death my parts werent going to show up I found them hangin on the door and delivered faster than expected.So I got my knew petcock put on,touched up the paint and clear coat on the tank.
markjs
XS400 owner, bike lover
Well now my last statement seems kind of dumb since I solved it. I have had a horrible attitude, but now that I got to ride it on the highway with full power, I am a lot more stoked about it and have apologized profusely to the bike!
markjs
XS400 owner, bike lover
I used to love my old Chevies, but that's why I'm a Ford guy now, lot easier to work on and parts are cheap unless it's an alternator!
