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  1. dmx_xs400L
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    Winterizing a VStar

    Ok. Help me out a little more please. Do I remove the air filter and spay the oil in there? Or do you just spray it thru the air filter? Probably...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Winterizing a VStar

    organizedinsanity, Since it's getting too cold to start the VStar in the mornings here (below freezing a bit) with my old battery, I decided...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. dmx_xs400L
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    Winterizing a VStar

    Tks for this precious info. I do have a toolkit but I'll check to see if it's the original one you describe. To change the oil you have to...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Winterizing a VStar

    With winter seeming to be coming fast this year, I'm thinking of winterizing my bikes. Easy for the XS400L. Not obvious for the VStar. Should I...
    Thread by: dmx_xs400L, Oct 18, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    Yep.. since I decided not to part the bike after all (it starts every time), I'll be searching for a valve come springtime. Right now it's...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Oct 18, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    82 XS400 electrical issue

    I have an XS400L and it used to do just that to me. I finally found a way to get it working, of course after having checked the fuse box and...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Oct 18, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  7. dmx_xs400L
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    Had to lay the bike down this morning

    So, how are the ribs now, Helmet? And did you ever find out who was driving that car that swerved in front of you?
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. dmx_xs400L
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    Had to lay the bike down this morning

    Scary - hope you heal fast. I doubt you can hold legally responsible the driver of that car you were following. Let us know how it works out....
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. dmx_xs400L
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    Well, it happened

    I would like a study to be made to understand why car drivers see an oncoming car, but not an oncoming motorcycle. Of course they "see it" (as far...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. dmx_xs400L
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    How moody is your bike?

    My XS400L Maxim did that before I leaned the carbs. Then after my "tune up" I couldn't start it at all with the choke on. Now what I have to do is...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Greetings & salutations

    Hi Jake, That fall must have been scary. What caused it? And why the VMax in the name? You say you own 2 Ducatis... Curious 'cause I bought...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hard starting

    I have a bike that started in such and such a way for months. Then something changed and now I have to work it differently for it to start. I...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. dmx_xs400L
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    Awfully deep topic, if you're up for it.

    DianCecht, the rule I follow is: if I have a bad feeling about it, I don't ride (or fly). I don't share any faith or religious belief, but my...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. dmx_xs400L
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa Mike, Why not just keep more distance between your bike and whatever is in front...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa Been thinking on the statement that braking ONLY depends on the coefficient of...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. dmx_xs400L
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    Poll-How many of you do ALL your own work?

    I'm doing minor maintenance, carb tune up, stuff like that but want to tackle bigger jobs as I gain more experience: check the shims, change a...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutchless Shifting

    Tried it today. This is the way it works on my XS400 is I have to tuck the shift lever up with very little pressure - practically none - and wait...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa It's up to 85% braking power in front and the rest with the rear. A more common...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Clutchless Shifting

    Last fall the clutch cable on my XS400 broke several miles (10) away from home and work, where I was heading. Spent 15 minutes making a few...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa The figure given (134 feet at 60 mph) is about in the middle of this table:...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. dmx_xs400L
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    Tragic

    Never heard of those modulators before Bill mentioned he used those. Even though it didn't work for him this one time, it's probably a good idea...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa MiCarl, maybe the tires are sticker, but there are only 2 of them instead of four,...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is there a plug for weak spark?

    Been waiting, hoping to hear news that Bill would come back some time to take my response to his post. Sadly it's all over for Bill. Rams in the...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa Yep, read the road tests BigFitz - that's why I dared question that perception....
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. dmx_xs400L
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa In fact, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe a bike takes more road to stop...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Is there a plug for weak spark?

    it's a D8ES ngk in fact. I have 3 sets of new spark plugs and I keep trying new plugs :lol: - ignition coils are new, so is the starter switch...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  27. dmx_xs400L
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    Is there a plug for weak spark?

    This might be a stupid question, but my XS400L seems to have a weak spark. So why wouldn't some different spark plug give a stronger spark with...
    Thread by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 19, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    right - was getting to them. They don't seem to have the gaskets but they might have an intake valve that would fit my XS400L Tks for the hint
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 19, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    :cry: I forgot Chacal only has parts for XJs. Mine is an XS. Will have to try ebay...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  30. dmx_xs400L
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    Tks Tylernt. Next question: should I change all valves or just the burnt one?
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  31. dmx_xs400L
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    ok - tks for making that clear, BFitz. I'll find a gasket kit somewhere - probably from Chacal - order a colortune kit at the same time, and...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 12, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    ok! I hadn't understood that I didn't have to hold it over 3,500 rpm for the alternator to work. That's nice to know! (I wasn't holding it at high...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 10, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  33. dmx_xs400L
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    I did buy the OEM manual (close enough to my bike: XS400J), Haynes and some more. Taking the engine out and having it opened by the mechanic to...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  34. dmx_xs400L
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    XS400L 1983: Should I repair or part?

    I have an XS400L 1983 that I've been riding to work all the time. Nice bike. Started to have several problems (other threads) so took it to a...
    Thread by: dmx_xs400L, Jul 7, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Electrical problems... Help?

    On my XS400L I have to wiggle the connectors to the fuse box to make sure the connections are made. The wires connect to a metal prong that moves...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Removing seat off vstar 1100 custom

    wow a recall! There is a screw in the fender - put my hand under the fender to feel it and it seemed to hold nothing. Figured it was there to...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Removing seat off vstar 1100 custom

    I pulled on the drivrer's seat and mine is not coming off - unless I have to pull hard... I didn't dare pull to hard... yet ;-) How does your...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    OEM battery or other?

    tks but the Canadian side of Sears doesn't seem to have it. Too expensive to have it shipped from the States...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    OEM battery or other?

    lol ok
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  40. dmx_xs400L
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    I'm done

    wow - what happened?
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    OEM battery or other?

    Used V-Star 1100 Custom year 2000 Needs a new battery. OEM in Canada costs 200$ (from what I'm told) Should I go for the OEM battery of a...
    Thread by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Removing seat off vstar 1100 custom

    Just bought a VStar 1100 Custom to complement my XS400L :D Don't have the manual - will fall on Haynes and Clymer until I can find the OEM...
    Thread by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 24, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    need xs400j wiring diagram

    Well, with the wiring diagram I started to follow wires by the color. Turns out the fuse box is junk. Twist a little, something comes on. Put the...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    need xs400j wiring diagram

    ok DW - I'll use that pdf manual if the wire color codes are the same on all those models. Tks. Neither the low beam nor the high beam light up...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 11, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    need xs400j wiring diagram

    I had that pdf for the Seca - not sure the wiring is the same as for the XS400J and L models. The Seca has a serial starting with 12E and the...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    need xs400j wiring diagram

    Forgot my manual at home far away and I'm trying to fix my headlamp not working. I tested the bulb on a 12V battery and it'ok. So I have to check...
    Thread by: dmx_xs400L, Jun 9, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  47. dmx_xs400L
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    new guy with an XS400

    Different bike?
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, May 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. dmx_xs400L
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    Consulting a carb wiz plse

    Tks, guys. Yah, bigfitz. At first I thought it would be a carb problem. Should have left my options open and named the thread "starting...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, May 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. dmx_xs400L
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    Consulting a carb wiz plse

    Hound: The engine turns over ok - but there is no spark: it turns like the plugs were not in there or not connected. But it turns strong. Like no...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Consulting a carb wiz plse

    UPDATE Well after the problem with the bike stopping cold after 30-60 seconds of warming up creeped back in, I enriched the mixture again - and...
    Post by: dmx_xs400L, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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