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  1. Campbell45

    Adding 90 degree elbows

    So for my mikuni vms I dont have alot of space right above my carbs and its affecting my throttle. So how do I go about adding the 90 degree elbows? Do I just cut off the appropriate length of the sheath? Sorry if this is a dumb question :doh:
  2. Campbell45

    Can someone explain mikuni VM needles to me?

    Right now I've got a 5f21 needle and a 182 n-8 jet needle and I need to go to a richer with the needle. When I'm looking at the chart from mikuni or sudco its just not making sense to me.. Can someone give me a dumbed down version on how to choose jets?
  3. Campbell45

    VM carbs

    I'm running VM30s and the thing bogs, sputters, and general doesnt wanna go. I cant give it throttle quickly without it dieing. Anyone running VMs with success? I'll post up my jetting if anyone else chimes in...
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    Head/cam cover leaking

    I've noticed I'm leaking oil somewhere at the top of the engine. I clean it off and after a couple of rides I notice more oily crap on the engine after a couple of rides. From the looks of it there is gasket sealant sealing the cam/head cover. Is there not an actual gasket for that? I also...
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    Where to buy a regulator?

    I need a new regulator for a 78 xs400. I see that accell makes one but it says it also fits the xs650 which is a completely different charging system so I am weary of it. Does anyone know where I can buy a new one?
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    Resistance readings

    So I'm hunting down my charging issue right now. I'm testing the resistance on my stator and field winding and this is what I get Stator between the three: 1.0-1.4 ohms Field winding: 5.6 ohms I know the book wants you to have: Stator: .72 ohms Field winding: 4 ohms Is this okay? My...
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    Rephasing the xs400

    Has anyone ever rephased the xs400? Or used megacycles cam?
  8. Campbell45

    Mikuni VM32's Jetting - 79 XS400

    Hey guys been awhile since I've been on here but I'm back at it with the build. First off here is the build if you'd like to know anything: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4796 My problem is my jetting. I know that not many people with the 400s (besides cb's) have ventured...
  9. Campbell45

    Bobber Wiring Diagram - Blowing fuses

    Hey guys haven't been on here in quiet awhile but starting finish the bike so back into the forum worlds I go. Anyway I've drawn up a simple wiring diagram that I used on my bobber. You guys are free to use it. I'm having a problem with blowing fuses on the low beam circuit. I do not think its...
  10. Campbell45

    Wanted - 78 Clutch cover holder

    I need the little cap on the clutch cover that holds the cable. As here #12 http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1978-yamaha-xs400-2e-a-c-generator/o/m8253sch214798#sch213473 Thanks!
  11. Campbell45

    How about we make some sub-sections on this forum?

    Why dont we make some sub-sections on this forum? Such as: "Cafes" "Bobbers" "Electrical" "Engines" "How-to's" "Newb questions" "Fabrication" "Craigslist/Ebay deals" etc. I dont know maybe something instead of everyone posting into one section. If someone is looking for certain...
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    Campbell45's "Penny Pincher" bobber

    Hey guys thought I would show you my first build. Its been posted over at yamahaclub and at custom fighters forum. But I thought I would post it here too since you guys are like the only xs400 forum. Anyway I bought this bike at a salvage yard for $300 titled. It was laying in gravel, rusting...
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