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Alrighty, I've had enough of not finishing my bike project so I dusted off the old bike and got out the tools. I need some help with trying to get this bike back on the street. The pig just doesn't want to run. It is an '81 xs250 with xs400 barrels and pistons. Stock xs250 bottom end, head &...

I did some work on the carbs today. There was still some dirt/gunk in some of the passageways in the carb bowls so I soaked them for 1 hour in the ultrasonic cleaner with boiling water and lemon juice. Even after all the cleaning I had done previously, I was amazed at how dirty the water was...

To all Aussies and honorary Aussies. Put on your Speedo, Chuck a lamb chop on the barby, drink too much beer & shout STRAYA! Posted via Mobile

To make it easier to charge the battery I wired my battery with a connector and also put the same conector on my charger. I soldered to the battery tabs tinned thin-wall 30amp wire from Drewpy's supplier. Now when I need to charge the battery all I have to do is unplug the battery from the...

I found a bike today. Not sure how many owners or mileage but a bit of elbow grease and it could be good as new. What do you guys think?

Can anyone confirm if the rocker cover bolts are high tensile or just normal.. Cheers. Posted via Mobile

I am having a blonde moment. Can someone confirm where you attach the ground to on the engine. Is it to a valve cover bolt? Thanks.

Here is a nice looking XS250/400 I foound for sale on Gumtree. I like the low-down cowling and the timber seat. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wahroonga/motorcycles/yamaha-xs400-cafe-racer-learner-legal-6k-ono/1025129229

Come on guys, show your support for the forum. This community of xs400, xs360 and xs250 riders has been invaluable to me and my long term project bike and i know this forum has helped heaps of you so how about helping keep the forum successful and buy a t-shirt. I bought 2 tees - a long...

For a good laugh look at this ad. :laugh: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330927028740

I ate a meat pie for lunch today. Looks tasty but needs sauce... showing potential. Perfect! :D

I went and had a look at the Deus fest on the weekend. I didn't see 1 XS but a good variety of bikes and a lot of SR400s. Enjoy the pics.

Warning to all xs250 owners. The k&n ru-2970 does not fit on the bs32 carbs. The opening is 5mm too big. Anyone have an idea on how to make it fit. I really like the look and want to use it but not sure how to make it fit. cheer

My front brake needs bleeding but the top of the brake reservoir is stuck on. I gave it a light tap with a hammer and screwdriver but it didn't budge. Not wanting to wreck it, i thought i would consult the forum elders. Is there a trick to this? Should i heat it with a heat gun? Squirt with...

I just installed my tcbros bronze swing arm bushes and i realised that my bike does not have any swingarm shims. There is maybe 2-3mm gap that lets the swingarm move side to side. Is this ok or should i get a couple of shims? Also, is there any reason i can't just use a normal washer instead...

I am thinking of polishing the centre of the front disk brake. My concern is that the polish (autosol) might melt at high temperatures and run onto the disk braking surface whichi think would be bad. Could this happen or will it be ok.? Cheers.

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: I am having trouble installing the front wheel bearings. I am using threaded rod and washers to press them into place. The right side went in ok but the left are a f@#king joke - the fit is so tight, it just wont go any further. The bearing is going in...

Just saw this on Aussie ebay. Looks pretty good and has a 2 into 1 exhaust. Are any Victorians gonna check it out (Greasey Fingers)? I would probably put in an offer if I had the cash and lived 1000km south of here...

I plan on running a speedo only and wondered how you speedo-only guys tune your bikes. Do you use an electronic tacho like this one? Also, when I remove the cam cover I actually ripped out the tacho cable because the locking screw was stripped so unless I get a new cable I wont be able to...

I need a little help with top-end reassembly. Do you guys use lock-tite on the timing chain sprocket bolts as per haynes instructions? Should i use gasket goo or silicone gasket maker on the valve cover.? The front timing chain guide did not seem to slot into any recess in the bottom of...