Spad
XS400 Addict
xschris, that drill press looks pretty nice, givng you excuses to drill stuff out, be careful...Ha,ha..What kind of chain you got? Looks pretty good...I've been searchin the net...Spad
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The chains I have came from ebay. It's a standard nickel plated one. The seller no longer carries them
I first put one on my xs650. For the price of $43 shipped each I got two more of them ( four years ago). I run them on both my bikes.
I first put one on my xs650. For the price of $43 shipped each I got two more of them ( four years ago). I run them on both my bikes.Spad
XS400 Addict
Thanks xschris...I'll be looking for a nickel plated one....
Spad
XS400 Addict
120 link? Do you cut them down to 102? I guess so as they would be dragging,
ha...O.K. Thanks for the info....
ha...O.K. Thanks for the info....
rugbywarrior89
Need more time...
You never know, he could have homemade rear chassis extension bars or a REALLY big rear sprocket.
Spad
XS400 Addict
rugby you are right, big sprocket with an extended swing arm and tiny tire....
rugbywarrior89
Need more time...
rugby you are right, big sprocket with an extended swing arm and tiny tire....
Something Like This:
http://badbrothersracing.com/images/yellowbike/AAAA0011.jpg
Better Yet:
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Spad
XS400 Addict
I forget, there are others!!!!!!120 link? Do you cut them down to 102? I guess so as they would be dragging,
Yes. It in good to start with more than you need. It gives you options.
MrStubb
XS400 Addict
got the bike out for a little ride. Took the baffles out of the pipes & discovered that it gets Rocusly Loud!!! I can't ride it like that. Put them back in but It needs to have a bit more bark than this. Also tweaked the idle mixtures & lost some of the hanging idle when I come to a stop. Those Mufflers really are megaphones with out baffles but anemic sounding with them. Think I'll modify the baffles by drilling a few 1/2" holes each. Any thoughts??
If you are looking for sound get a harley
If you don't like how they sound then look for another set with less back pressure. If you drill holes in them it will affect the tuning of the bike and destroy the chance of be able to sell them to most people. I would look for another set and sell the ones you have to help pay for them.
If you don't like how they sound then look for another set with less back pressure. If you drill holes in them it will affect the tuning of the bike and destroy the chance of be able to sell them to most people. I would look for another set and sell the ones you have to help pay for them.Spad
XS400 Addict
Loud pipes save lives....Go ahead drill the holes, you've got nothing loose it will sound different. You can also look for other baffles that might fit your brand of muffler...Let us know the results...Carry on...Spad
"A few 1/2" holes"??? Why bother with mufflers at all then?
If you'd said "a few 1/8" holes", I'd have suggested no more than 2 to start, and making sure to stagger them down the internal baffle, on different sides, etc. don't drill the end caps.
Loud pipes also cost a lot. Because they piss off the neighbours, who call the mayors office, who enacts new laws, allowing the police yet another way to extract $ from your slim wallet.
If you'd said "a few 1/8" holes", I'd have suggested no more than 2 to start, and making sure to stagger them down the internal baffle, on different sides, etc. don't drill the end caps.
Loud pipes also cost a lot. Because they piss off the neighbours, who call the mayors office, who enacts new laws, allowing the police yet another way to extract $ from your slim wallet.
Anthonyvan
XS400 Enthusiast
Today I dropped the entire back end... I'm having a new tire mounted from a buddy at his work, then I started at replacing my points but I gave up and decided going electronic was a definite upgrade that I'd rather put my efforts into. So I ordered the electronic ignition assembly from Mikes tonight. Dropped my oil as well.
Now my next question is, mikesxs has a set of carb holder spacers that are meant to improve low end acceleration and torque. They are meant for a 650 though. Does anyone know if these might fit the 400, and if so, (crossing my fingers here) would anyone know if they might be a beneficial upgrade?
Now my next question is, mikesxs has a set of carb holder spacers that are meant to improve low end acceleration and torque. They are meant for a 650 though. Does anyone know if these might fit the 400, and if so, (crossing my fingers here) would anyone know if they might be a beneficial upgrade?
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
Looking really great Dave. Love the unique, custom, adventure look.
(Try holding your camera horizonal for all shots and your posted photos will be much more viewable.)
Spad
XS400 Addict
Who said 1/2" holes, start small you can always make them bigger. Ha,ha......I thought holes always got bigger, In Minnesota (Minne-Snow-Ta) with all the salt and stuff dumped on roads here.
Okay, Progress!!!!!!!
I have Placed my battery inplace, and got all the under the Seat stuff in the right place. Tomorrows job will be to make a gasket for the stator housing, I will use the Gasket diagrams in the Lab, and then I will mount the stator, finish the plug reassembly, and any luck, I will double my success (like the other xs400 owner) and stage my wife with the fire extingusher like Arclight
http://www.xs400.com/forum/showpost.php?p=74829&postcount=42
Wish me luck
Okay, Progress!!!!!!!
I have Placed my battery inplace, and got all the under the Seat stuff in the right place. Tomorrows job will be to make a gasket for the stator housing, I will use the Gasket diagrams in the Lab, and then I will mount the stator, finish the plug reassembly, and any luck, I will double my success (like the other xs400 owner) and stage my wife with the fire extingusher
like Arclighthttp://www.xs400.com/forum/showpost.php?p=74829&postcount=42
Wish me luck
Adjusted valve gaps, adjusted spark gaps, put the motor back in the frame.
Next up reinstalling chain, clutch cover/cable, reinstall and adjust points, reinstall carb.
Next up reinstalling chain, clutch cover/cable, reinstall and adjust points, reinstall carb.
I didn't do anything persay but I did get my connectors I need and the pic of that orange bike is freeking awesome.
