Took Intake boots off, found out the gasket was bad there, where it was blowing on my leg, replaced, it, waiting till 19:00 (7pm) for it to cure 24 hours. before I test it.
Crossing fingers!
Crossing fingers!
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What did you do with your XS today?
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BrokenFang
XS400 Addict
This is what i did before work today.
Now, I don't want all the members coming down on me for sharing this with you, and I do only that (share it with you), since I cannot vouch for it to the extent this guy does.
I have used maintenance doses on occasion and, subjectively, I think it helps. Though, I'll be the first to admit that it could easily be the placebo affect playing tricks on my mind. And, I have never tried the "Soft" or the "Hard" treatments he advocates.
However, if you want to burn a $10 bill and maybe be one of the lucky ones who will end up swearing by the stuff & the technique, here is a quote:
"The HARD treatment is an aggressive method of clearing stubborn carburetor congestion. This is something you might try if your carburetor problems are more pronounced but you just don't want to remove the carbs to do the job right."
And here is the link to his whole story:Just remember the famous quote from one of our illustrious alumns, ThePsuedoMonkey:
"Guys, how do you use this stuff (Seafoam)?" - 'What does it say on the can?' - "It says not to drink it."
Cure? There should only be a gasket between the head and the boot
I went against the forum, The last gasket was dry, and it had issues, So I put a little gasket materiel in there. (I am such a bad owner
)Seems I am down to two Items to look into, new rear brakes, and Clicking noise in head. (motorcycle head)
Don't panic, give 6 what she wants.... Household 6 says that I have to make room in the garage
I got an 8 x 12 motorcycle shed delivered by an outfit like this:
They were in and out in 10 minutes
MrStubb
XS400 Addict
Went to work on the garden tractor. Moved cars out put the tractor up on ramps looked at the side of the garage & decided. Screw it That little bike looks lonely just sitting there. Took it out for a little ride to a friends and we took our bikes around for a ride. He on his 1500 Suzuki and me on my XS400. Following me he said I tossed a LOT of black smoke when I got on it. I hammered on it & noticed a sputter when it closed in on the red line. I figure it must have something to do with the sooty plugs I didn't change after I changed the needle settings leaner.
DARKMIDKNIGHTWARRIOR
XS400 Addict
faze
XS400 Enthusiast
Removed the rear shocks. Realized that the 2-1 muffler is too close to the right side lower shock mount for me to get longer shocks without either replacing the exhaust or modifying it.
TimBuz
XS400 Enthusiast
Measured up my tail loop to be bent up by a mate. Have also made a deal on a 1970 Honda SL350k0, going halves with a mate, hoping to do a mild resto on it just to get it running, hasnt been on the road since 1978 and comes with a tonne of spares as well as a titled cb250n in parts. So keen to get started on it
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erh hem....errrr....psssstttt.... Hondas are frowned upon around here....just sayin'
hurt my back, so day off work, did manage to do some work on carbs and found out i have 81 carbs on my 79 XS
the reason i have come to this conclusion is the float chamber screw being on the side , so the diaphragm top screws that i want to replace are obsolete
according to partzilla.
, so day off work, did manage to do some work on carbs and found out i have 81 carbs on my 79 XS the reason i have come to this conclusion is the float chamber screw being on the side , so the diaphragm top screws that i want to replace are obsolete
according to partzilla.
levdir
Rounded bolt brigade
Today I did nothing because we got our first snow of the season. It'll be gone by the weekend but summer is well and truly over. Last night I pulled my camshaft plugs again and resealed them; I've run Ultra Copper around them once already but the engine was hot and I ran it after letting it cure for only about half an hour and the leak's persisted. I'm hoping that adding sealant with the engine cold and letting it cure for at least a full day will finally kill the damned leak. Might be more than a day if this weather keeps up
Colestar
XS400 New Member
This is my first post. I have been riding the bike after the new exhaust but haven't been happy with the low end or throttle response. An older friend told me to change the needle clip position or add washers. I thought I'd give it a shot. For less than $2 the bike is running much better. I simply added two tiny washers between the 'E' clip and the plastic spacer.
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Looks great!
Hooked the petcock up to the carbs with an in-line filter.
Cleaned up the fuse holders and finally got the starter motor to turn over.
Got a few hopeful pops out of the engine but no start yet.
Hooked the petcock up to the carbs with an in-line filter.
Cleaned up the fuse holders and finally got the starter motor to turn over.
Got a few hopeful pops out of the engine but no start yet.
Sesty
H.E. Pennypacker
levdir
Rounded bolt brigade
Edmonton: like a real city except it snows in September.
But starting Saturday, you're having 11 days of uninterrupted warm sunshine. Wish we could say the same 
