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Thanks. Yes still trying to work out what mufflers to use. The originals are rusted through. I have short mufflers I purchased but I don't think they're going to fit nicely with the kick start and kickstand.
Just circling back here for anyone who comes across this thread. I drilled out the slug until I got down to the internal screw and popped off the cover from the 1980 xs400.
I then swapped out the ignition and plugged everything from the 1980 harness back.
Started third kick.
Ok - so the 77 uses points, the 80 is electronic. So I need to install this? http://xs400ignition.com on the 77 engine to work.
Anyone installed one - can't tell from that site how it works with the 1980 harness.
I've read this thread - Just can't tell from it how to wire it to the current...
Backstory:
I bought a 1980 xs400 with a known compression issue. I have been on the hunt for a good xs400 engine to swap in. The rest of the bike is sound.
Today:
Found a xs400 1977 engine with compression and have removed both engines and am ready for the swap.
Question:
The only...