ANUBIXS400
XS400 Member
Hello all,its been a while but Im hoping to share some of the details this project, listing out what i can (my brain likes this method) and taking some hopefully decipherable photos.
So far:
Compression @ 140 / 135 - seems pretty low to me, I have these readings pre-tear down and ordered some new rings / seal kit / gaskets as Im trying giving the bike some attention and it needs it.
I haven't taken the head off yet although engine is out of the frame (pretty much everything striped except engine) as there's so much rust / touch ups to deal with I'm just starting the project again.
Life support =
front brake caliper piston - was seized and pitted - buy part - maybe rebuild kit?
steering tree bearings - heard the tapered ones are the way to go (research needed)
oil filter - standard -
air filter - # 1L9-14451-00 - (original could be difficult to find) - make some?
Carbs - need a scrub + butterfly seals(how can i tell?research) Float bowl gaskets, rebuild choke
Spark - right side thread stripped (get thread insert), new plugs / caps / wires (which type?research)
Battery - f#$ked.....or maybe not (was new 4yrs ago)
Neutral indicator switch seal - O-Ring - # 93210-29196-00
Was wondering if anyone thinks is 140/135psi passable?
If I put new rings in, is it best practice to hone the cylinder walls first or can skip it?
So far:
Compression @ 140 / 135 - seems pretty low to me, I have these readings pre-tear down and ordered some new rings / seal kit / gaskets as Im trying giving the bike some attention and it needs it.
I haven't taken the head off yet although engine is out of the frame (pretty much everything striped except engine) as there's so much rust / touch ups to deal with I'm just starting the project again.
Life support =
front brake caliper piston - was seized and pitted - buy part - maybe rebuild kit?
steering tree bearings - heard the tapered ones are the way to go (research needed)
oil filter - standard -
air filter - # 1L9-14451-00 - (original could be difficult to find) - make some?
Carbs - need a scrub + butterfly seals(how can i tell?research) Float bowl gaskets, rebuild choke
Spark - right side thread stripped (get thread insert), new plugs / caps / wires (which type?research)
Battery - f#$ked.....or maybe not (was new 4yrs ago)
Neutral indicator switch seal - O-Ring - # 93210-29196-00
Was wondering if anyone thinks is 140/135psi passable?
If I put new rings in, is it best practice to hone the cylinder walls first or can skip it?