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Hi thanks for your reply, but my carbs are dirty & I am waiting for inlet manifolds & kits so It has never started with the kick. I will replace the switches soon, but in the mean time would like to know its running before i start to clean & play with the carbs. compression is low so kick...

Hi there My name is Doug I live in Noosa Heads Australia. I am in the process of rebuilding my 79xs400 and have run into a problem. I have the motor back in and have had it running. Yesterday I deceided to change the handlebars. But now it wont start. I have checked the fuses (new fuse box)...

Finally primed the frame, swing arm etc, will spray it this weekend, then is time to put this bad boy back together. (if i can remember how)

did nothing to my xs, but I did go for a 120km ride through the Noosa Hinterlands on my other bike. it was a beautiful 30c today:bike:

Hi there welcome I new to this as well. Like the look of the seat, rear guard set up on the first pic. helps me with what to do with mine. Cheers Doug

Thanks mate will keep in touch Doug

Hi There Im having a similar problem. There dont seem to be many aftermarket fenders or seats out there, but I have noticed there seems to be a great selection of stuff for the SR400/500 does anyone know if the SR fenders & seat will fit the XS ???

Hi Jray Good to see someone else in Aust with a 400, dont seem to too many around. Im in the process of rebuilding at the moment, taking the frame to the welders on thurs, back brake res leaked over the years and i need the damage welded before painting. I am chasing left & right handle...

Hi thanks for the info. Will search the site for jetting stuff. I know its not quite carby stuff but.. I have been looking at the motor now its on the bench and noticed that the LHS exhaust outlet is black/sooty while the RHS outlet is white, as well I noticed an oil leak above the plug on...

Hi There. New to this so I hope I dont offend anyone. My Name is Doug, I live in Noosa Heads, Australia. I am 51 years young. I have been watching this site for some time and by chance managed to pick up a 79 XS400 out of someones shed for $200AUD. Its pretty rough but the price was right...