Tyler Shiells
XS400 Addict
Hi I'm Tyler.
I bought a 78 xs 400 for $150 that looks like it's been sitting outside for a decade.
I plan to bring this bike back to life, with modifications. I've been reading everything I can about this bike on the forum and have already established the bike can create a spark. Only with the kicker tho, not the starter.
I can get the starter to crank if I hook 12v directly to it but no spark at the plug . Not sure why? I'm not sure if the solenoid works. I do get an ohm reading through the large nuts if I have power hooked up. The starter button is gone and when I push it in with a screwdriver I do get a small click but no crank in the starter.
I don't have any air boxes so I'm thinking of going with pods. I am familiar with rejetting but still may need some help.
I'm going to do an oil change and carb clean this wknd and see if anything sputters to life if i kickstart it. Is it alright to do that with no air box if I just cover the H-pipe with some filter material?
Anyway there's a lot of work to be done. Breaks need full rebuilds. Wheels spin good so bearing are prbly ok. Not sure about the suspension yet.