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Did you find the cause? Sounds like a cut or shorted wire. I had to replace my fuse box on mine. It was falling apart. You might want to start there.

Anyone have any experience or thoughts about running these two front tire sizes on our bikes? My bike came with 100/90 and I replaced it with that the first time I needed to so I’ve been riding that size for years. I need to replace it again and I just received a 90/90. I think I mistook the...

Thank you! I scuffed them up (I didn't remove the chrome down to bear metal) and used a rustoleum self etching primer. I made sure I removed any rust from the minor pitting. Just a side note, for the underneath, which I didn't really have to do, I used a rust reformer and then painted that with...

Nice! That was my bike’s original color. Post pics when you’re done!

No issues, no chips, doesn’t easily scratch! Even with the clear coat if I wipe up gas spills immediately it’s fine (but I’m skipping it next time). Glossy is the most durable but I’m going satin this time hoping it holds up just as well. I like rustoleum 2x ultra cover. It goes on nice, do...

Generic — similar to this. Rattlecan all the way! I’ve done a bunch of spray painting so I’m pretty decent at it. I did bondo to cover the indents from the old logo mounting points, primer, paint, and clear coat. Next time I’m skipping the clear coat because apparently it’s not as resistant to...

Thank you! It’s Rust-Oleum 2x ultra cover gloss sage green. It’s actually held up really well the past 8 years. No chips or scratches. I want a change though so I’ll be going with a burnt orange satin. The windscreen is from amazon. The listing doesn’t exist anymore but I’m sure there’s similar...

I’m posting some before pictures of my 81 Special as well as showing her off. She’s about to get a new paint job and a new set of tires. Her name is Matilda. Stay tuned! Nik

Actually that looks red? I'm going to go for burnt orange. Metallic gray sounds awesome!

That looks so nice. Is that rack stock? My wife would love it if I had one of those.

It's looking good! I'm considering painting mine this color from a sage green that it currently is.

I know this is an old post but it is a great reference. I wanted to point out that if you’ve changed the springs etc and it’s still doing the same thing check the plate that holds in the springs and rollers for cracks. You have to remove the three bolts that hold it on and look on the other side...

I will make my own, that's a great idea thanks! Found a sheet for under $10 and I'll have leftover. You're right, looks completely different: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7989

Anyone know if an XS650 gear train cover gasket for 1972-84 fit my 81 XS400? Really don't want to buy a $50 gasket set and the gasket is half stuck on the block and half on the cover when I try to take it out. :doh: This is the part I'm thinking of: http://www.mikesxs.net/product/18-0859.html

Thanks! The old fuse box still had the original sticker on it, made things easy.:thumbsup: