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  1. andrewvalentine

    2E Engine Struggles When Warmed Up

    Hey All, I'm at my wits end with this problem: When bike starts cold everything runs perfect. The bike holds idle, both cylinders run strong (as felt by strong exhaust from pipes), everything sounds perfect until the bike heats up. After 15-20 minutes or so the engine stops running smoothly and...
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    BS34 Emulsion Tubes

    Hey everyone: I have a '78 XS400-2E that will only run with the choke on. I took the carbs completely apart with the exception of 1 pilot jet that is stripped (which I ordered replacements), and both emulsion tubes which are stuck in place. I've tried additional heat to get them out with no...
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    Shops in South Jersey/Philly area?

    Looking for some help with my '78 XS400-2E locally, any info would be awesome. Thanks!
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    Wanted - Mikuni BS34 Carbs

    Need a set of carbs for my '78 XS400-2E. Looking for set in decent shape to rebuild and install.Thanks!
  5. andrewvalentine

    78 XS400-2E Headlight/Flasher issues

    Hey everyone, I have a new problem with this bike: Recently when I start up the bike the headlight works but then after it's been running for a few minutes bothe the headlight and flashers no longer work. Is this an alternator problem or maybe something else? I don't really know where to look...
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    78 XS400 2E Slipping Shift Lever

    Hey everyone, this is my first bike so I'm full of questions about it. I have a problem with the shift lever, it won't stay in the correct position and keeps falling down way too low to be useful. I tried tightening the pinch bolt and moving the lever up but it still keeps slipping down. It...
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