MechNewb
XS400 Addict
Installed my new mufflers and updated the fuse block to ATO style fuses.
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What did you do with your XS today?
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Went for a nice ride after sunset. The driving lights are astounding!!!
I think I'll call them either "Deer" or "Dear" lights. Because I will be able to see a deer clearly 750m out, possibly further. Or because every time I turn them on I giggle like a school girl and think "Dear God, those lights are amazing!".
I think I'll call them either "Deer" or "Dear" lights. Because I will be able to see a deer clearly 750m out, possibly further. Or because every time I turn them on I giggle like a school girl and think "Dear God, those lights are amazing!".
Remember, No shooting out of season, or off the bike,
Kristina
XS400 Member
Dropped the battery in and figured out that maybe the relay was bad, maybe not, either way can't get the headlight working. So, in the mindset that maybe it wouldn't work if the engine wasn't running, I put the bike back together, put in about a liter of fuel and watched as fuel leaked out through the air filters and carbs.
Not the best of evenings. At least with the help of the forums Hubby and I have narrowed it down to the floats and now have to figure out how to measure them tomorrow.
One problem at time...fix the leak first, then figure out the headlamp, and somewhere in there order all the fracking parts I need. yay me!
Not the best of evenings. At least with the help of the forums Hubby and I have narrowed it down to the floats and now have to figure out how to measure them tomorrow.
One problem at time...fix the leak first, then figure out the headlamp, and somewhere in there order all the fracking parts I need. yay me!
GRAVELTRAVEL
XS400 New Member
Kristina
XS400 Member
Gravel, that looks nice. I'm gonna chuckle if you picked those up at CC Military in Central City. I've been looking at doing something similar.
Tonight I'm soaking the needles from the floats in hopes that the needles will rehydrate. Tomorrow, putting it all back together to see if she still leaks.
Tonight I'm soaking the needles from the floats in hopes that the needles will rehydrate. Tomorrow, putting it all back together to see if she still leaks.
ace68
XS400 Enthusiast
tried to move her,and do some rear end work,only to find front break locked up. add that to the list.
Specdog
XS400 Addict
Really, I never heard of that. let us know how you make out.
Maxim-umm
XS400 Addict
Mounted new tires front and rear only to find out the seals for both valves leak
New brake pads, stainless steal brake lines and M/C rebuild also complete.
Then found out my new throttle cable is too short
and stripped the screw to tighten my clutch perch to the bar.
New brake pads, stainless steal brake lines and M/C rebuild also complete.
Then found out my new throttle cable is too short
and stripped the screw to tighten my clutch perch to the bar.Kristina
XS400 Member
And...the needles sealed like they are supposed to!!! I'm a happy girl!
No leaks even with all the failed kickstart attempts.
The needles in the float assembly have a neoprene type tip. Soaked them in motor oil for 24+ hours then promptly wiped them down and put everything back together. The bike has sat dry in storage for about 2 years. Every inch of her is a beautiful mess. I have one week to get her up and running or I'm stuck riding pillion on a '82 Seca...not the most comfortable seat out there, pretty sure the passenger seat doesn't even qualify as a seat.
Now just to figure out why she doesn't want to start
No leaks even with all the failed kickstart attempts.
The needles in the float assembly have a neoprene type tip. Soaked them in motor oil for 24+ hours then promptly wiped them down and put everything back together. The bike has sat dry in storage for about 2 years. Every inch of her is a beautiful mess. I have one week to get her up and running or I'm stuck riding pillion on a '82 Seca...not the most comfortable seat out there, pretty sure the passenger seat doesn't even qualify as a seat.
Now just to figure out why she doesn't want to start
Had the valves adjusted and carbs synced on the 750 today. Also replaced the old crappy fuse box with a new ato fuse box from oreillys. Hopefully the thing starts easier tomorrow morning, it's been awful up to now. Once it's going it runs fine but it takes fifteen minutes, a dead battery, and a sore leg to get it going
Wish it was an easy one kick bike like the 400
Wish it was an easy one kick bike like the 400
feel sorry for drewps, currently cleaning a bank of 4 Mikuni carbs for the FZ, not just 2
Been working on installing new baffles on the what was harley turn outs.I found out they alread had baffles in them and they had been punched out.So a friend let me borrow his torch set today and cut the remainder of the baffles out and installed new ones.I may not bother welding the turn out tips back on them and might just leave them straight.
Baller67
XS400 Member
shortened the front fender. After removing it, I realized it was an important fork brace....opted to make it just that.
I will put it back on soon, as I am getting a rear fender fabbed up in the meantime.
Nova Scotia motor vehicle laws have me jumping through hoops!
I will put it back on soon, as I am getting a rear fender fabbed up in the meantime.
Nova Scotia motor vehicle laws have me jumping through hoops!
I have received new Chain, and have installed it. Coated in DuPONT Teflon Chain Saver, Dry Wax Lubricant. http://www2.dupont.com/Consumer_Lubricants/en_US/products/chain_saver.html
Validated that there is no more leaks behind the drive sprocket cover.
Tighten up the Oil sending unit, removed the crankshaft cover, and re-sealed it. Hoping to stop the minor leak there. Now to see if there are any more leaks?? 3 things left to leak, Oil filter housing, oil drains, and the oil basket spot. I have track record for not tightening enough. There are just too many stories of what happens if you over tighten, you know what I mean?
Tomorrow's plan check for leaks, and maybe see if one of the older 2 Voltage regulators work? So that I don't have to have that huge BWD select R296 unit? Maybe put on the old front fender?
Validated that there is no more leaks behind the drive sprocket cover.
Tighten up the Oil sending unit, removed the crankshaft cover, and re-sealed it. Hoping to stop the minor leak there. Now to see if there are any more leaks?? 3 things left to leak, Oil filter housing, oil drains, and the oil basket spot. I have track record for not tightening enough. There are just too many stories of what happens if you over tighten, you know what I mean?
Tomorrow's plan check for leaks, and maybe see if one of the older 2 Voltage regulators work? So that I don't have to have that huge BWD select R296 unit? Maybe put on the old front fender?
Kristina
XS400 Member
Go the headlamp reassembled!
I don't know who thought those f-ing clips would fit to hold the lamp in place, but really? really? No normal human can get those in place! I finally had to alter them. I don't even know how hubby got them off! Today was filled with much swearing.
Tomorrow (if nap time happens...please, please, please, mommy needs a solid 45 minutes to work on the bike), putting the chain back on, oil change, and seeing if she starts.
I don't know who thought those f-ing clips would fit to hold the lamp in place, but really? really? No normal human can get those in place! I finally had to alter them. I don't even know how hubby got them off! Today was filled with much swearing.
Tomorrow (if nap time happens...please, please, please, mommy needs a solid 45 minutes to work on the bike), putting the chain back on, oil change, and seeing if she starts.
only 12 ft lbs torque renew O ring if leaking
anneal copper gasket cherry red and let cool, copper can be reused
only 6 ft lbs or 10 NM
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