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Recent Content by CaptChrome

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    Air lock in fuel line?

    Freekin' awesome write-up on the testing of these trigger coils! I am thinking positive thoughts for you and can't wait to see how it works out...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 28, 2023 at 9:44 AM in forum: The Garage
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    Bike wont shift

    Sent you a PM on this...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 26, 2023 at 4:46 PM in forum: The Garage
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    Not sure what is going on. The shift shaft goes though the case into the right side and engages...

    Not sure what is going on. The shift shaft goes though the case into the right side and engages the shift cam. I can't post a picture here, but I...
    Profile Post Comment by CaptChrome, Nov 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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    hi all.does letting these bikes idle too long fxxk the spark plugs.or is there something on these th

    I am guessing that the differences in the screw settings between carbs might be from slight machining differences of the carb internals. The...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 18, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    hi all.does letting these bikes idle too long fxxk the spark plugs.or is there something on these th

    I don't think the larger size pods should make much of a difference. They might increase the air flow some over a smaller pod filter, but not so...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 18, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    hi all.does letting these bikes idle too long fxxk the spark plugs.or is there something on these th

    I think that you are going in the right direction. Your bike probably had the following jet settings when stock: Main jet 132.5 Pilot jet 42.5...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 16, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    hi all.does letting these bikes idle too long fxxk the spark plugs.or is there something on these th

    It could. Also, having the idle mixture screws too far out can cause black fouling of the plugs. If you are trying to correct plug fouling, try...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 16, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    Air lock in fuel line?

    Nice work troubleshooting this! Please keep us up-to-date with whatever trigger coil mods you attempt.
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    Hard to start(Video)

    Sounds like you have a fuel issue. When I kick start mine, I usually "prime" the cylinders with mix first to make it easier to start: 1. turn fuel...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    are xs400 1979 and 1978 harnesses swappable?

    I haven't done this or looked over the wiring diagrams with a detailed eye, but I think other than maybe some connectors with spade pins and not...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    New Member Into, and looking for 2 into 1 header for SOHC XS400.

    MAC no longer makes them. I don't know of anyone else either. So AFAIK you will have to find a used one on eBay or have one custom made.
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    Can't Take It Off Choke

    Welcome! Let's see about those issues without writing a book. 1. Start it how you need to start it. With my bike I either need full choke or half...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    New

    Welcome. Hopefully you will post some of what you are working on with the bike!
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    hi all.does letting these bikes idle too long fxxk the spark plugs.or is there something on these th

    I think as long as the carbs are tuned, you have a solid ignition and good compression, the bike should be able to idle all day long without too...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: The Garage
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    Headlight Housing

    For the headlight, the stock one was a 6.5" unit. One source that I used for a new one is 4into1.com. They have a "Build Your Own 6.5" Side Mount...
    Post by: CaptChrome, Oct 31, 2023 in forum: The Garage