Recent content by OREGONFARMER

Thanks for stepping up BC--right on all counts. Cold starts, no matter the weather, are super important when not knowing any history. Diesel engines even more so. My XS project has taken a back seat to getting 80 acres of squash planted and spraying our other 800 acres. Big birthday party...

Been looking for a big bike for myself lately. Found a "93 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 and went to take a look. First, I like this style of bike. Old KZ and new ZRX styling combined. Awesome. So I give this guy a call. Takes us two weeks to line up our schedules (He's way too busy?). Bike is...

wire feed welder---shop based tanning machine or blind spot installation device. lot's of fun !!!!!! and truth!!!!

I don't think that bike was going anywhere in that pickup (nice strap job!). Looking forward to seeing what you do with the bike.

bc----I've been lurking on this site for a couple of weeks and find your posts to be those of someone who is not a "motorcycle newbie". Thanks for the tip. Maybe you should edit your sub title?

Thanks HoughMade. I'm feeling a get acquainted date with the service manual is on the short list.

I will be getting to the carbs after I get the ignition working. Believe it or not--the throttle cable is free, the inside of the carbs have no sludge and very little varnish. What about the oil inside the stator/mag cover? I'm terrible with pics but will give it a try soon. Thanks...

Hi everyone. The weather here finally broke the 70 degree mark today and I need to get on a bike soon or I'm going to go nuts!! I may just have to ride the Honda 50 I bought my 6 year old earlier this week. I was doing some research on my wife's xs400 and came across this site. I have to...