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I know this is the 400 forum but I thought some of you guys may have experience with other model XS bikes so I was looking for any knowledge. I just bought another project to get running and that is a 1981 XS850. It has the Hitachi carburetors and one of them has a broken float mount/post. In my...

I had a very similar problem on my xs750 a few years ago with those same filters. It was just still very lean and once I got the jetting right it helped clear it up. Good luck. It seems impossible to get these bikes to run worth a shit even when you aren't running aftermarket parts on them.

I am wondering if there is something out there that would fit our bikes besides the OEM or aftermarket replica fuel cap. I need something. Mine is broken and I purchased an OEM replica on Ebay and its crappy quality and doesnt fit exact. I feel like these are a poor design. I would actually...

Thanks for your post. The pilot screws are good. I was actually surprised of how they are in really good condition and the tips of them are still very sharp. I've noticed it's hard to find the stock match pilot jets for it. The size 20 ones I put in are the bleed style ones with the holes on...

Hi guys, My current situation for my recent 360 project is getting it tuned. I'm going crazy trying to get this right and looks like riding season will end before I get it "dependably" road ready. A little background: Bike is a 1977 xs360. Only thing aftermarket in regard to it running is...

How much oil usually leaks out when you take the left side cover off so you can see the timing marks? When I take mine off, even with the bike straight up it seems to leak out a fair amount of oil that seems to me would be too much while running the engine to check the timing with the timing light.

Thanks for the reply Mike. I'm planning on checking the timing next chance I get since I've exhausted pretty much all other options. I also forgot to mention I put a coil on from another 360 that runs fine and I have the same problem so it doesn't seem like the coil for that cylinder is the...

Hi guys, My dilemma is that my '77 360 runs awful and misfires awful while under load/riding on the right cylinder. I just finished the bike as a custom project and I'm running out of ideas. Here is my setup and what I've done so maybe somebody can help me. Stock carbs, stock jetting, stock...

I have a question about xs360 carbs. I am wondering what the stock settings on the air/fuel screws (WITH the plastic stops still on them) are in comparison to when people say "1 turn out, 2 turns out, etc.". This is the first set I've had that still have the plastic stops on them for adjusting...

Looking for a nice OEM fuse panel for my 360 project. There are a bunch on Ebay for over $20 and most of them dont look that great. If anybody has one they want to sell for less than that, let me know.

Cool bike. Especially for what you have invested. Welcome along, a lot of good info on here

Went and picked this 1981 xs400 for parts yesterday to help with my current 360 build. Engine is seized but I still thought it was a good value for $100 and a few hours of driving. This bike has electric start. My 360 project does not. Have any of you ever had 2 bikes like this and swapped...

Welcome Dan. Nice bike. Looks like a fun project!

The day I brought it home

Glad you found one. If I had seen this thread sooner I have an extra one I would have sent you for the cost of shipping.

Thanks for your post. Yeah on this one i was going to see how it would be (look)with both tires the same size (3.50)

My latest project is another 1977 xs360. Base, spoke wheels and drum brakes. Anyway, it has 3.25 18 front and 3.50 18 rear tires. Does anybody know or have experience with 3.50 18 tires on the front and rear. Just wonder if it will fit the wheel and if there would be any clearance problems...