MrYeats
XS400 Addict
I am building an 81 xs400 bob and needed carburetors so I went to Ebay and got a nice pair of Mikunis from an XS500,hoping they would fit,being the 500 is DOHC, the chances were slim,but for $99 shipped I took a shot.
Close but no cigar, though it is close enough that with a little effort it will go.
The 500's set just about 3/4" closer than the 400 so I had to loosen the choke rod screws and readjust that, no problem,
I did have to remove the metal that holds the carbs together and fashion a piece that will allow them to be "tied" back together.
Now that leaves a gap in the throttle linkage between the two carbs. I have a thought in mind to make a small extension to fit between the two.
It looks like there will not be a problem after this is done.
Fingers crossed!
Close but no cigar, though it is close enough that with a little effort it will go.
The 500's set just about 3/4" closer than the 400 so I had to loosen the choke rod screws and readjust that, no problem,
I did have to remove the metal that holds the carbs together and fashion a piece that will allow them to be "tied" back together.
Now that leaves a gap in the throttle linkage between the two carbs. I have a thought in mind to make a small extension to fit between the two.
It looks like there will not be a problem after this is done.
Fingers crossed!