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ing have an 81 xs400h and I found an oil leak. I was trying get to get the bikes idle adjusted do that I could do a dynamic adjustment of the carbs and the bike started to smoke. Upon looking I saw oil leaking under the bike. I cleaned everything off and started the bike again and started...

I was able to ride my 81 xs400h the other day. The issue I had that has been stumping me is this. When my bike is on the center stand and shift the bike into first while the bike is running it shifts into first no problem. When I get the bike off the center and shift into first while the bike...

where are the screws to adjust the carbs when using a manometer? Trying to get this done haha and get this bike back on the road. Have a good one and ride safe

1981 xs400h I have this bike finally starting and idling but when I go to give it gas it first coughs and then revs as you would expect or it coughs and then dies. My first impression says not enough fuel but it was doing that when I was getting to much fuel as well. Am I not understanding...

I'm working on a 1981 xs400h.... At least thats what the registration says haha I'm sure this has been brought up somewhere but I can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for. I'm looking to make sure that my carbs are set up correctly since my bike isn't starting when I have spark and...

1981 xs400 I'm trying to take my starter clutch off so that I can rebuild it but I'm having trouble getting it off. It almost feels like it's seized. I have the removal tool and am stopping the engine from spinning so that the clutch won't spin while I try to remove the clutch. Any ideas anyone...

How difficult is it to kick over an xs400? I picked one up for fifty bucks and I doesn't run. Currently working through reasons why. You know new spark plugs, oil change, carb cleaning and the like. Any helpful hints or comments about how to get this good old bike running in all ears...