rodeo
XS400 Enthusiast
Been looking for a winter project for quite a while, and I finally managed to swoop in and grab a bike with a title for a fair price. (400$) Which compared to how high all the classic bikes have been listing at, I figured was too good to pass up.
1978 XS400 2E
My repair manual is on the way!
Doesn't run, but kicks over, bad gas and dirty carbs for sure. Sounds like it has a good "whump whump" coming from the mufflers when I kick it over, so until I can get a compression reading so far so good.
I noticed that the bike doesn't have a starter motor or any controls relating to the starter motor on the handlebars. After more research I found that the 2E models were kick start only, which is kind of cool, I like stuff like that.
Also, Does the "2E" limit me to parts for the "2E" only? or can I safely purchase things like gaskets and whatnot designated for other XS400 models? So far the only differences I've been able to find have been the kick only and dual drum brakes.
I'm really excited for this bike, I'm really liking the style of it already, and I hope I can modernize it a bit to fit my 20 year old tastes.
1978 XS400 2E
My repair manual is on the way!
Doesn't run, but kicks over, bad gas and dirty carbs for sure. Sounds like it has a good "whump whump" coming from the mufflers when I kick it over, so until I can get a compression reading so far so good.
I noticed that the bike doesn't have a starter motor or any controls relating to the starter motor on the handlebars. After more research I found that the 2E models were kick start only, which is kind of cool, I like stuff like that.
Also, Does the "2E" limit me to parts for the "2E" only? or can I safely purchase things like gaskets and whatnot designated for other XS400 models? So far the only differences I've been able to find have been the kick only and dual drum brakes.
I'm really excited for this bike, I'm really liking the style of it already, and I hope I can modernize it a bit to fit my 20 year old tastes.