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Cool thanks - I'll check the tech section for that step-by-step and a manual. I've got a Haynes, but it's a little hit-and-miss. You can make fun of me all you want. I'm a worthy target - in over my head again and again with this bike. If I wasn't laughing at myself I'd be crying for...

Hahah. I'm not really worried about assembly... But if the parts cost more than a used XS400 is worth... I guess I have nothing to lose by trying. Except a whole whack of time in the shop. Just so I know... "mic the crank" = specialty measuring tools, right? A local bike shop would have the...

Hey all, So I finally got the top end pulled apart. good: The rings look to be in decent condition. There's no cracks or busted up bits. I haven't measured the gaps yet, but I'm not too worried about them at this point. Cylinders look fine too. There's visible vertical lines, but you can't...

I think it was two jet sizes. I have pods and very free exhaust. I also raised the needle by using one of those shim washers. I suppose that could be a cause... I might reduce my jet size... split the difference. I wasn't happy with the MPG's I was getting after the re-jet anyway. I've got...

Thanks lha. I'm not worried about the need for a re-bore. If the motor is that bad I think I'll just part the rest of the bike out and buy something different. This is my only bike. I want a runner. The way it happened was very sudden, and I don't think I ran it for long enough to damage...

Thanks for the help and encouragement guys! And Drewpy, thanks for that odd pic. Weirdo. =) Congrats on the exif spread BTW. Yer bike looks awesome. I'll get the thing pulled apart this weekend. I guess I'm just a bit chicken-shit. The only thing I've done to this bike is a carb re-jet. So I...

Hey all, My name's Jeremy and I'm from Toronto. I have an '82 XS400 Heritage Special. I'm pretty sure I need to replace my piston rings. After fueling up and checking the oil in the middle of a long ride, I had a bit of freeway to cover. The bike held on for about 20 minutes, then lost...

Yeah, I just flipped the rubber bushings from bottom to top. Everything fit perfectly. It's a little oversprung for me, and I'm 220. I bet the springs will break in after a while.

I just got rebel 250 shocks off Ebay. They fit my '82 heritage - upside down. I might be able to just switch out the rubber bushings to mount them the proper way. The 250 shocks are 10.5" eye to eye. The stock was 13.25 I think, so there's a significant ride height change. The springs are...

I have an '82 Heritage Special with a 130 on the back. That tire rubs the chain on one side and the swingarm on the other. Just bought the bike in September. Oh - and hi everyone!