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Bad first. I watched a woman's suv roll backwards down a hill and onto my bike. Good news she had insurance. question- how likely is allstate to total it and how much do you think they will give me for it if they do handlebar risers, speedo, tach, exhaust and tank all need replaced...

That pulls the rear axle back to tighten drive chain. Where can i find a replacement. I have looked at: lowes, ace, napa, oreileys, no one seems to have an 8mm bolt long enough to do the job. any ideas?

Rode up to charlottesville Va from Charlotte nc, took 29n from greensboro, 40's and rain on the way up. Realized REAL quick that this is NOT a touring bike. Then a good nights rest and the Blue Ridge Parkway for HOURS. Again. not a touring bike. If your ever out that way, pm me i can give you...

Mikuni bs34's with the non adjustable needles :( 1980xs400sohc I have owned the bike for almost six months now and ever since the first ride there has been a BIG flat spot on the power curve at the top end. It is most noticable when the engine is under heavy load (60-70mph) at around 5500rpm...

As stated above, Changed oil and filter for the first time today, have put approx 600 miles on the bike since I bought it in December, all city miles. Oil was very black and smelled like gas (already fixed that, holed floats and binding float needles replaced). Found a .5cm chunk of white...

ive read all the manuals i can find here and have searched. too much chaff. where is it?

Just ordered new exhaust gaskets, fork gaiters, turn signals, taillight/plate and im getting ready to cut the mufflers off and put on some straight pipes, cut the rear frame and slide the rear fender up a bit, cut the seat down and recover it. Will post pics as i get stuff done. not sure if it's...

I was out of gas. :doh:

This is a pretty neat and simple explanation for those of us who havent a clue how the thingy with ridges makes the bike move forward.:wtf:

Post pics of what u got, ive got an '81, looking for a tank or two to beat on with a hammer.:thumbsup:

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas Christmas came a bit early for me this year in the form of a 1980 XS 400 special II. I picked it up two days ago off of craigslist for 400 and drove it home, about a 40 mile trip, in the rain. Everything seemed to work great, it started on the first kick...