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    Volts measured at coils / points

    Hi all, As some may know from other threads, last year I got a 1980 XS400 US Custom (UK model, like Special). This has points ignition on SOHC engine. It has always been hard to start, and iffy idling. It will often die at the lights ...embarrassing! After doing all the obvious...
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    interesting tracker on eBay

    eBay number: 161103038790 Price seems OK... Oh yeah it's a 650 though! ;o) Too far away for me, unfortunately.
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    Best type of gear and costs - UK

    OK having more or less got my bike sorted I'm hoping to be back on the road imminently! Today girlfriend & I went to local Yamaha dealer in Worthing to see about lids for 2 and a jacket for her (she doesn't want to wear leathers if at all possible). I was already lucky finding a really heavy...
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    Starting proble - coil resistances, condenser?

    Hi all, My XS400SE ('US Custom', UK, 1981, 4G5, it is similar to the Specials) has starting problems as detailed in the carburetor thread. Oddly, once started it seems to run perfectly well. Gummed pilot circuit in the carbs is highly likely the major factor but I'm keen to check all the...
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    Do all models use the same carb inlet boots?

    Hi, My carb inlet boots are well cracked and although an ether test did not seem to reveal any leaks, I have starting problems and am going to have the carbs out to clean them up so I think it will be good to fit new boots. The bike is an XS400SE, 'US Custom' UK model, 1981. Numbers start...
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    Yet another cold start problem

    Hi all, I'm new here but not completely green. Back in the 80s I had two XS250SEs, then in 86 finally got an XS650SE that I had for 10 years and did loads of miles on, boy what a bike was that, really loved it and it served me so well... never should have sold it (GBP 650 in 1996, aaaargh...
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