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  1. branson

    cam chain tensioner woes

    I know the manual says the cam chain tensioner needs no maintainence but I cannot fathom how a spring won't loose some tension in 33 years. My cam chain jumped two teeth again :( I've already fought this thing once. Bought a used setup (can't find new) and I'm in the same mess again. Is there...
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    ground strap

    Is there a factory ground from the engine to the frame or is it just the bole running through the bottom of the block? My frame is painted so it makes a crappy ground. Anybody added a ground and if so where? Pics? Trying to find an easy/quick/cheap electrical boost to my bike for better spark.
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    CLR for electrical leaning?

    Just thinking about cleaning some electrical pigtails on my 1980 xs400 special MIGHT help with my orange spark and one lung woes but not sure what the best way to go about it in the pigtails would be. Has anyone tried a CLR dip, Q-tip application or anything like that? It's a pain the the...
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    Wanted - cam chain tensioner rails

    looking for the two black bars that go on each side of the cam chain. shipped to rockford illinois. feel free to pm me with any questions or offers. thankee
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    cam swap timing - need help

    i somehow managed to bust my cam chain now my engine isnt timed right i happen to have another motor minus the cam but dont know how to position the crank to match my camshaft any help/advice would be appreciated as always thanks in advance fellow gearheads
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    how long should it take to warm up?

    I have a 1980 xs400sg with 650 carbs? I was wondering how long should it take my machine to warm up? Yesterday I let it run for a half an hour. Got a mile an a half down the road and when I took a corner it decided to die and highside me. I'm displeased but ill live. Anyways I'm trying to get...
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    not charging 80

    My 1980 xs 400sg isn't charging. Finally got it running again and went about five minutes and she died. Pushed it home. Battery read 11.8. Pushed the button and fired it up. Voltage was still 11.3. Anyone got a step by step troubleshooting guide? Also what can I use for a repllacement regulator...
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    Wanted - plug n play carbs

    Looking for a set of carbs for a stock 1980 xs400 that r ready to rock. Just bolt on and maybe adjust my idle n throttle. If you're selling a set shoot me a pic n a price n we can go from there. I'm in the rockford Il area
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    kickstarter adjustment help required

    Kickstarter on my 80 xs400sg only seems to engage at the last two inches of stroke. Adjusted the clutch. No change. Springs right back up I kick again same thing. No engagement until the last two inches of kick. Any ideas / help would be appreciated.
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    Wanted - full front brake set

    I'm looking for a full front brake setup from disc to handle. Send me a pic n a price (with shipping) and we'll go from there. Thanks yall
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    Wanted - front fender

    Looking for a front fender for an 80 xs400. Send me a pic n a price (shipping included) and we'll go from there. Thanks yall
  12. branson

    metal rescue : opinions thoughts or comments?

    I've got a very rusty tank. Was thinking of using metal rescue but I don't know jack about it. I'm hoping to garner a list of pros cons ratings etc on it for both my knowledge and anyone else with a rusty / crusty tank trying to clean it up. Any intel is welcome. Thanks in advance
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    cold start idles at 7k then revs to 9500 within thirty seconds!

    So I got the bike to fire up for the first time in ages. I've redone the carb and whatnot but when I fired it up it went to 7000 rpm instantly at idle. The moment I read the gauge it began to climb till it hit 9500 and I shut it down. It was still climbing! I didn't even have time to turn my...
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    no spark troubleshooting help please?

    Hello y'all. Just got a 1980 xs 400 sg in non running condition. I have fuel and air but no spark in either cylinder. The left hand plug wire is broken. I pulled on it very lightly and the boot seperated frome the wire. I'm wondering if the common cause of the other cylinder not functioning...
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