Recent content by billday

Sorry, I've been away for a while, I'll get some pics up soon.

As to your original question: Try spinning each wheel with the bike's weight off it. The resistance could be dried out or shot wheel bearings; or a front tire rubbing on the fender; or some issue with the drive train (chain, sprocket, clutch . . .).

Thanks for the heads up on the material. I put so few miles on this bike, I think I'll just test the material on the road. So, the shielded coupler was a great fit on the carb . . . but the other end has the exact same ID and OD as my air filters. Just found a 1-1/2" PVC coupler at Home Depot...

I'm just embarking on this project for my bike. I don't have a lathe so I was happy to find this coupler, which fits snugly over the carb but has a metal "shield" to keep it rigid: https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-EPDM-Rubber-Shielded-Coupling-P3001-22/100372290 Now to figure out the rest of...

Check out my saddle: http://www.xs400.com/media/albums/billdays-dohc-xs400.1014/ The PO did it without modifying the frame. The rear fender was cut down to make the short piece you see. He took the upholstery off the seat pan, cut a section out of the middle, and pieced the pan back together...

Yep, going slow helps, and so does the heat gun.

Tons of inspiration here. Thanks!

Heat! I never thought of that. And I never knew there was a product called "Gasket Remover." Will try the Dremel too. Thanks guys.

Hi everyone, I'm refreshing some gaskets on my DOCH XS400, having a terrible time removing all traces of the original gaskets. Is there some trick I've never heard of? Thanks in advance!

Just found this thread for the first time, I want to say thanks for the great photos and clear descriptions.

Watching your project with interest .. . .Can you identify the new rear shock? Where did you get it? Thanks

Thanks for this great thread. Your craftsmanship is an inspiration. And your photography is great too.

My DOHC doesn't have a washer or a spring . . . I install my filter as shown in the bottom photograph, with the flat side up.

Very nice. Love the wheels. Tell us about the exhaust.

This is great (beats buying the tappet tool or taking off the camshafts), but it takes some fiddling. Here are some pictures that show how to fold your zip tie so it will get the job done. A key fact is that one thickness of ziptie will not give you enough room to coax the shim out of the...