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    Hello from Oregon, new member

    Quick update, and progress on my $80 xs400.... Just added a tailpiece that a friend had laying around, it came from a junkyard. Got some free clubmans, stripped the tank for paint, installed a new throttle cable, welded on some Harley pipes that someone gave me. As you can see, this is...
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    Hello from Oregon, new member

    An update on my "build". I am simply trying to get this thing ready to ride this summer. NEXT winter, I will probably strip it down and re-do everything right. In the meantime, I didn't like the air cleaners so I had some old number plates from a dirt bike I threw on, I flipped the handlebars...
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    LED Brake/Running lights

    Ahh, success THANK YOU! :D
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    LED Brake/Running lights

    The answer to my question may be as simple as directing me to another thread, but I couldnt find one that addresses this. Forgive me if it's a repost! I have a 1980 400 Special II. I have it running, headlight works and all electrical systems are working. I removed the license plate frame...
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    Is this jet set-up right?

    I wasn't going to, I just wanted to make that clear to others who may have read that online. It seems like pretty common "advice" online that the plugs should be removed!
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    Is this jet set-up right?

    Ok question about jetting..... I saw someone suggest removing the rubber pilot jet plug. My question is, I am going to run open trumpet exhaust and pod filters, what jetting combo should I use and should that rubber plug really be removed? I am in the High Desert, about 4500 feet so I am...
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    Hello from Oregon, new member

    Thanks for the welcome. For anyone interested in our bike club, the Two Springers Motorcycle Club, we are open to bikes with two springs in the rear whether they are shocks or springs on the seat. We communicate mostly on facebook, organize rides, etc. Check it out, especially if you're in...
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    Hello from Oregon, new member

    Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself and my new bike. I have been working on vintage dirt bikes for a few years now but I wanted a street bike. Found a 1980 XS400 on craigslist for $80, bought it and now I am going to town on it. I have already used this site for some advice but I...
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    82' Cafe Build

    Yo KC, I am interested in your build. How is it coming????? Update with some photos PLEASE!!!!
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