listen to Rick, get the RPM's up hit the kill switch read the plugs, a lean reading will cause popping from the exhaust
I bought a Vulcan 800B before I got my Seca750. I love the v twin cruiser but I missed an inline 4. Right now I would have a hard time giving up...
nice looking 81 Seca I wish mine looked that good. Mine is also a little finicky on cold start. It needs full choke and a twist of the throttle....
a wire brush is not a good idea, too abrasive and will probably leave scratches. Try a plastic scouring pad along with brake cleaner first. Cut...
make sure your brake cable is properly adjusted and you are getting full travel of the piston
I have been working on a neglected xs400. Finally got it to start after working on the points and swapping out the original carbs(filthy and...
be patient, it may take some time and lots of squeezes of the lever to bring the pressure back up, make sure all the holes in the master cylinder...
Ok, put everything back together, now I have no spark from the right plug, any suggestions on where to go from here.
Thanks for the suggestions, I will keep working on it.
Ok, I know its not an xj, but I need some help. I'm trying to revive an xs400. I got it started, ran rough but I expected that as it has been off...
MiCarl is right on with disassembly directions. I ended up gently grinding the tips of some needle nose pliers. Went slowly with a dremel tool...
make sure the cable is adjusted correctly. if it isn't allowing full travel of the piston the fluid will not flow through the system properly
