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    XS400 Knock Noise

    1982 xs400s Heritage Alright so I made a thread about this a couple weeks ago and asked for some suggestions on what the noise could be. I finally got the top end fully taken apart as I have been busy since then. This is the video of the noise for reference. So while the pistons have been off...
  2. BigMacDouble

    Valve Spring Help

    Hey there, just joined the forum. I bought a 78 400E I believe completely apart recently . Made it the winter project while the restaurant I run is closed :(. Finally got to cleaning and installing the head. Valve springs were hammered out and then cleaned but now that it comes to reinstall I'm...
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    Strange Intake Color?

    Hello! This is my second post ever and second for the evening. I'm really hitting the site hard on my first day! I have a '78 XS400E, the one with the disk brakes front and rear. I just had the frame powder coated, and I noticed something odd when disassembling the bike. Looking down the...
  4. Monowakari

    Clatter/Noise And Compression

    Hey, Changed my oil and adjusted valve clearances yesterday, now valves all within spec. Took a video before right cylinder intake valve was set properly. Didnt like the sound so went back over and checked all clearances. I just did a poor job on one of them (was .003 out! on an intake valve...
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    Valve cover gasket, should there be one?

    Hello all, I have been reading this forum since I got my bike about a year and a half ago but this is my first time posting. I have a 1981 XS400SH. Its my first bike and I have been working on it on and off since I got it, never quite enough done to have a safe, fully operational vehicle...but...
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