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Hi Guys, I am getting REALLY frustrated with this one. I recently pulled the head and bores off my bike to do some freshening up and new head gasket. Now when buttoning her up as I turn the crank bolt the piston contacts the exhaust valve. I've probably redone these steps 7 or 8 times now...

Well trying to start her up yesterday the kickstart lever snapped off at the pivot point. I wasn't jumping on it or anything, just 30 year old stressed metal giving up the ghost. These things happen. I was wondering if any of you guys know if the xs650 kickstart lever will fit onto the 400's...

I'm pulling my hair out on this one guys. :shrug: when I close the throttle coming to a stop the rpm's plummet and if I don't keep the throttle cracked open the engine will die while stopped. consistently idles around 600-700 rpm at idle. The idle screw does nothing to raise the idle even...

Hey guys, well its been a long time coming. after about two and a half years in the garage she's safetied, insured, plated and running like a top :bike: My Dad and I went on our first ride together and it was awesome :D she pulled hard and had power to spare. plus I was surprised to learn she...

Hi guys, Through a recent minor screw up which I will detail later I had to remove my rotor and starter clutch again, this time I thought to document it. If you are pushing your starter button and can hear the starter spin and chain rattle behind the alternator case but its not grabbing...

Hi Everybody! This intro has been a long time coming and I've been lurking around the site for far too long without one. I've had my '79 XS400 for about two years, I bought her and a parts bike for $500 at the worst possible time (as far as most Canadian riders are concerned :wink2:) the...