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Hi guys, I'm picking back up on this project as I've been busy the last 9 months or so with a new business. I received a bike mostly in boxes but with a title from a friend for free. I'm at the point now where I have a few issues I'm having a hard time thinking through. I can get the...

Hi, I'm working on an 81 xs400. This bike was given to me for free cause it was in pieces. I'm currently trying to get the bike to turn over. I've charged the new battery, and have a good ground and all of the ignition wires connected. I am trying to test the circuit and am having...

Hi guys, I'm putting the bike back together and I am having a hard time getting the push rod to go in. It's in there but does not seem to actually push in any further. Seems like it should but I have no idea why.

Gents, I have an '80 xs400 with about 20k on it. I had a broken exhaust stud that needed to be removed plus wanted to repaint the frame. Aside from it being a complete bitch getting the engine out, I really only want to put it back in once and only mess up the painted frame minimally. It was...

Hi guys. I posted a few pics of my 81 XS that I received a couple months ago. Well I got a battery for it, ended up being the wrong one I think cause the terminals were switched. So instead of getting a new battery I'm thinking about just adding a couple inches to the existing wires. Once I...

Hi guys, First post so I'll make it quick and get to the good stuff. I was lucky enough this weekend to have a friend clean out his garage and hand over a 1980 XS 400 for the low price of free. Has a title, and was running before he drained the fluids and let it sat for a couple years...