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    What did you do with your XS today?

    I appreciate the insight. The inside of the manifold just after the carb adapter is set to run direct into the right cylinder. It's kinda hard to describe without seeing the inside of the manifold. But it will not have to make a turn so-to-speak in order to get to the right cylinder. Why would...
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    Shifter Doesn't Clear Exhaust & Engine

    use a box end wrench big enough to fit over the shifter and pry it out. very easy to do, had to do mine a few times after the kickstand didn't do it's job.
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Built my 2-1 manifold.
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    Ignition Switch in side covers?

    I agree. I welded a tab just under the seat on my old one and hooked up a pull switch for the headlights and a push button start. Worked perfect and you couldn't see them.
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    The endless money pit: what did you buy/order THIS TIME?

    I've got more into the charging and ignition system than i paid for the bike... actually double.
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    For Sale - 81 xs400 w/ title

    Well hell i'll trade you that 18" mag for the 16" that's on my other 400. I think it's actually got a fatter than stock rear tire on it already. I've also got a brand new rear tire that IS larger than stock
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Thanks but this one will be getting the 650 treatment. lol na lou it's a wheelie machine.
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    For Sale - 81 xs400 w/ title

    Sorry just sold it on sunday. I do have another drum brake rear wheel and swing arm from a 650. I know the axle size is different but not sure about the mounting point at the frame. What's wrojng with your swing arm?
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Did a little cutting, then a little welding, then a little more cutting.
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    For Sale - 81 xs400 w/ title

    Had this bike running and locked the motor up. I did strip some parts off it. It's missing the wiring harness, carbs and seat. I lowered the seat, relocated the shocks, shortened the kick stand, dropped the front forks, removed the center stand, gauges and rear peg mounts, built a mount for...
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    Wanted - Front drum brake linkage.

    bump.....
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    Wanted - Front drum brake linkage.

    Sold my bike the other day and forgot to give the kid the front brake stuff. Now I don't know what I did with it so I figured I'd get him some being that I said I had it. Please let me know if anyone has it. Thanks. Kyle
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    Make Offer - xs400 parts

    Spoke or mag wheels
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    got the new steed jigged up...
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    Sold my bike...

    So long bike...
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