Recent content by Super_wizard

Hi, I have the exact same carb and needle setup in my ‘82 xs400, also clip in the same groove as you. The carb is standard in a Yamaha xs400 SE, mikuni BS34 and my bike runs great with it. All the rest of my bike is original, airbox, exhaust, cams... exept the side-car...lol When you look inside...

Thx for the reply, Chris. Still the original exhaust en stock airbox ... So i'll start looking for a rebuild kit for a '81 , Thx for the info bro !

Hi guys , I have a '78 xs400 that does'nt run so good. It drives pretty good but when i stop it idle's very high, and when i adjust the idle screw down it just stops running. So i think, time to rebuild the carbs, but i don't know what rebuild kit to buy. (The previous owner said he installed...

Hey guys, Just to help everyone who's thinking about switching over to the electronic ignition from pamco pete : DO IT ! Really, i installed it last week, bike has never run better, i'm sure it din't even run like this when it came right out of the factory ! Easy to install, easy to...

Still got the new piston lying around ? I could really use it !

How's the build going ? I see it's a few months ago now ... I have the same bike and i'm interested in your progress ! Bye the way , i'm from belgium to, Diksmuide ! Grtz m8

Hi guys, here's a little update : I checked the valve clearance today, exhaust was fine, intake to big of a gap, so a little adjustment and now that's perfect to.:thumbsup: I also checked the ignition timing, and that's where i found something weird (i think).:wtf...

Carb syncing never don that, are there any ways to do that without buying expensive equipment ?

Strange thing is, she only goes into high revs when the engine is getting hotter, does not do that with could engine. That's why i think the problem will be in the cilinder head.... Any sugestions are welcome .... Going to do a valve clearance check this week and let you know ! Grtz and...

Hey thx man, you really helped me out there :thumbsup: Now i can check that Valve clearance , she's got one problem and that's that she go's into high revs when running idle. I think the valves don't close all the way... Thx for the help :) Gino

Hi guys, I'm looking for a workshop manual voor my xs 400 SE 4G5 '82. Anyone have a pdf from this manual, or can't i ask this here ? :confused: Pic of my ride :