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Hey all, this is long over due. I've been a member for several years but haven't properly introduced my self. I have an 81 xs 400 special II . She sat for a year after a year of riding. I don't know shit about bikes but I'm pretty inclined mechanically. Anyways, the bike won't start right now...

I need on:doh:

Hi all, I have an 81 xs400 special 2, the bike wont start, , I've narrow ed it down to the ignition system. The coils checked out fine, boththe battery and starter/ kick start, are also in good order. . I'm looking for information on the ignition control module located under the battery box at...

Aside from visually checking the spark plugs for spark, how can I run a test on the coil to see if its faulty? Posted via Mobile

Rode to work this morning, and had no issues to speak of. After work ( ten hours. Later), the bike wouldn't start. I had spark, gas was good and on (i checked it second ) and it wouldn't push start. I even tried getting pulled around the block. It would barely fire and as soon as I gave it...

My clutch is acting up. Bike will be in nuteral but when I try to kick start it acts like the clutch is pulled. It does not do it every time, burthe times that it does are I creasing. I don't want to get stranded. Any ideas? Posted via Mobile

I was recently made aware of this track by a friend, I guess cats race caferacers on it. Anyone in the metro detroit area that's interested in it lets do it." Posted via Mobile

I want to put new air filters on my 81 xs 400 special II, should I use pods or k&n preplacements. Which are better for performance? Do you need to do tuning in the carbs afterwords? All opinions are like. Well you know the rest. Thanks:wtf:h Posted via Mobile

I want to put new air filters on my 81 xs 400 special II, should I use pods or k&n preplacements. Which are better for performance? Do yoi need to do tuning in the carbs afterwords? All opinions are like. Well you know the rest. Thanks:wtf: Posted via Mobile

When I bought my bike it had ridiculous 12 ape hangers on it. I swapped them out for some custom 1/2 turn out and downs. Now since my weight has switched from the bikes center to more so over the front it feels like the front is super soft. What do I need to do to stiffen the front, or is this...

Im ready for a new rear tire. I want to get the largest wheel I can. The bike is an 81 xs 400 special 2, the frame is original and not modified, what is the largest tire I can fit onit?

I want to lower my bike, and am prepairing to cut the spring s on the rear shocks, has anyone done this? And any advice or tips? Thanks Posted via Mobile

I just got my 400 xs, the battery was bad upon purchase, it would not hold a charge. I bought a new one last weekend. When the bike is running the voltage is comming across at under 12 v, 11.4 a d dropping even when the rpms are above 2000. I rode it for a short ride about 3 miles parked it...