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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:
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?
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...