Recent content by Galvanized Greg

I will need a crankcase gasket as well, small crack in the one that's on, but really not even an oil drip.

I haven't been able to use something to test the compression, however I did a little bit, put new spark plugs and adjusted the cluch and idle. I got it up and running and drivable. Biggest issue was I got a new battery and it died in less than a week. I'm wondering if there is an issue with the...

I'm working on fixing up my 1981 xs400. I managed to pick it up in Vermont for free! It may be a little rough but slowly I'm hopefully going to bring it back to life! This is if my first motorcycle and it may take a while, but any progress I'll make sure to keep updating. If anyone has...

Thanks for the insight. Much prefer it running smooth than shitting the bed and needing to get new pipes.

XSChris, would it do more harm then good to paint and then wrap it?

I read up on it at lunch and I saw the moisture can get stuck inbetween the wrap and pipe causing it to rust faster. They recommend to run it every once in a while if you're not a frequent rider to prevent the build up.

I really like the look, someone I know is discouraging it. I still may, looks nice on older motorcycle and bobbers.

Is exhaust wrap worth doing? Anyone use it? Anyone dislike it? I'd really appreciate the imput.

Thanks, will do once I get off work. Definitely needs some love.

Year is 1981. Picked it up for free from a guy in Vermont. Trying to get it going again.

Is the wiring harness in good shape? I've been searching for a decent one for months that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.

I've been on the look out for a wiring harness for my xs400 and I've had no luck. The only place that I could find wanted nearly 300 dollars for it. Someone said do it myself however I'm not very inclined in electric work. Any suggestions?