Recent content by 84tele

I had the same issue but ended up getting my rear MS to work using the original parts. All the rubber was in good shape while the metal was quite corroded. After cleaning up all the metal as best I could it still didn't want to work. The plunger was sticking and not springing back like it...

Got any pics of your mod? I'm facing the same challenge.

I just realized something. When I put ATF and Acetone in the cylinders (when I first got the bike), it overflowed into the exhaust. I wonder if this is what's leaking out of the exhaust. Could this also be the cause of the white smoke? I pulled the plugs again and the top part of the plug is...

Okay. Today I disassembled the carbs again and sure enough, the jets were clogged with debris from that stupid old fuel line I used. Live and learn. I also discovered one of the bowls had a clog, which I think I never cleared during the first cleaning. So, after a good cleaning I was able to...

I don't know if you've solved your issue yet or not, but I had a similar problem where I took the switch housing apart to clean and repair it and after putting it back together I had no spark and starter button did nothing. I thought I had a start button issue when actually it was the neutral...

Here's another idea keeping it close to the original stock look. If the 650 box is the same size as the 400, it should work. I'll do some measurements and see. http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3338

Thanks for the info...very much appreciated. :thumbsup:

No valve adjustment or compression test, and I hope I have everything adjusted correctly on the carbs. I need to remove the carbs again and give them another quick cleaning to make sure all the jets are clear. I made the mistake of briefly reusing the old fuel line (36 years old?) which may...

I have a '78 and would like to hear ideas for replacing the original fuse box. Is it best to upgrade to the blade type or stick with glass fuses? The original has the 1 inch glass fuses, but 1-1/4 inch seems to be what's available these days. I'm quite certain others here have come up with...

Well, I've been fighting a no spark issue which has kept me from trying to start the bike for the first time. But, I finally solved that and was able to try and fire it up tonight. The no spark issue turned out to be the bike not actually being in neutral, even though the neutral lamp was lit...

Mine (on the '78) are easy to see and get to after removing the tank. Not sure about your particular model. Here's a thread which may help. http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8643

Well, I know I'm not helping you any. But, I'm learning something in the process and maybe passing this info along could help someone later on. My issue has been 'no spark on left side'. I have my condenser removed and I still get a spark on the right side (although seems kinda weak). So...

I'm actually dealing with the same issue with a '78. On the '78 the coils are mounted on the frame underneath the tank. I ohm'd out my coils and they seems to check out okay (I think). Manual shows how to test. The primary was 4 ohms and the secondary was about 18K ohms. I'm assuming that is...

Man I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one who has done that! Looks like I need to place an order for some shaft seals. My soda blasting worked really well for getting the surface oxidation off the carbs, but the staining from the oxidation still remains. That being said, I was still...

No I didn't. I removed everything but that. Now tell me what I've screwed up.