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    Mounting issues

    Is the crush ring copper? Its really stuck in the engine block. I fabricated my own steel pick to try to get the fucker out, but no success. I am thinking if its copper I might be able to heat it up with a torch in order to soften it up. I would think it has been crushed in their pretty good...
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    Mounting issues

    I read somewhere on here that if I heat up the gasket with a blow torch it will clean it up and make it good as new. Can I trust that this is true? Also I still dont see how the new gasket will help align the flange to the engine block better.
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    Mounting issues

    The O ring seems to be crushed in their pretty good. Any suggestions on how to get it out properly? Also am I replacing this thing or just cleaning it off?
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    Mounting issues

    My Exhaust fin isnt lining up with the engine block correctly. Its about 1/4in away and its leaking fumes when I run it. I am wondering what the issue could be? It worked fine, then the pipe became so loose you could wiggle it in either direction with ease. This ones got me a little stumped...
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    Exhaust Mounting Problem

    I am having a similar problem mounting my exhaust. Mine didnt seem to come with a copper ring though? Is this something I need? what else could be my issue? the other exhaust works just fine.
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    So Damn Load!

    I have been running straight pipes for about a year now. Although its been pretty rad, I have started to loose my hearing. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced muffler that wont make my bike sound like it runs off of raisin bran. I still wanna be rude in the streets.
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    E Start not working

    So I read on another thread that it may have been a problem stemming from the black paint on these new clubman handlebars I have had for a while. I started to sand off a about 1/4 of the paint around my e start, then i moved on to a quick job with where the handlebar meets the clamps and the...
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    Summer Storage

    Hey Everyone I am from Savannah Georgia so the summers here get very hot and humid. I am Keeping my bike in a buddys garage. I am just wondering if there is anything i should be doing to my 1981 xs 400 to keep it properly stored. It will only be stored from June 1st till September 1st. I...
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    backfireing with flames

    I believe the flame was mostly blue with a bit of orange. Here is the picture of the plugs they both look the same
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    backfireing with flames

    I have been running it like this for about a month is there any other damage I should be aware of othat i might have caused other than I suppose the plugs?
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    backfireing with flames

    Sounds good
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    backfireing with flames

    I am running stock jets and stock intake I believe
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    backfireing with flames

    Would you guys know of a good place to find a rejetting kit?
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    backfireing with flames

    I recently straight piped my exhaust. I didnt rejet carbs as I saw no sign of loss of power or any other vital signs. Recently I was reving my engine at night and I noticed when I backfire which happens often since I straight piped I get flames shooting out of my exhaust. I read somewhere that...
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    Paint Engine block???

    Whats the best way to clean it?
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    New 14inch rear Suspention

    I was thinking maybe going 13 or 13.20. Cause I would like to fit another person on ttherei am also 6.3 and 200 pounds. Would the new 12.5s work fine for my size and a second person or should I still consider bumping it up a little
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    New 14inch rear Suspention

    I think thats what I am going to do. Whats the standard eye 2 eye length.
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    New 14inch rear Suspention

    So i just ordered this 14 inch rear suspension kit from dime city http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-suspension-eye-to-eye-365mm-14-5-inch-black-shock-absorbers-damper-32-0209.html reason being is that when i would sit on the bike when...
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    How do you remove a muffer from the exhaust

    If you remove the muffler do you have to rejet the carbs?
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    Fuse Problems

    So i am new to the motorcycle world and i just picked up a 81 XS 400 Special 2, about 2 months ago. I am currently having problems with the fuse box and dont know where to start. the bike runs fine sometimes and then others it will just lose power randomly, and i have to fiddle with the fuse box...
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