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Modified FS1? (seat, scrambler pipe). If so, your bike is the fizzle. Not fo'shizzle. http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/images/FS1-E%20MJB438P%20-1%20%28Large%29.JPG EDIT My apologies, Fizzie, that is. http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1659716593/

Tried to search for this. Prefer actual book-in-hand, rather than download. For 78 XS400 2e. Is one or other preferred; seems that the Clymer is more year and model specific and am leaning to that (both even better). Thanks.

Very much appreciate the encouraging! Not at all what expectin' , ha. And, yea I was wondering about whether it'd work alright to have someone weld it. Didn't even have to ask! Now I know, thanks. Might as well get this over with, then let this thread bury pages back, so here you have it. Bugger!!

Haven't had time in weeks to work on the '77/'78 XS400 got in early Apr. It's a IIE (2G5), Kick start only which makes this all the worse. Tentative on kickstarting it at first until letting rings soak in ATF. Turned it over and Compression After removng clutch cover, thought I'd slide the kickstart in to attempt to properly get the spring in place (with case cover removed). THEN, why not kick it once just to check out the spring action. Not cool. I BROKE my bike!! A chunk of the innermost kickstart insert hole busted apart and far, far away. At first the beginner blunder to end all. Way too embarased to even take an after picture of this disaster at that time, didn't want idiot evidence of this. (might still take one now and post. Maybe) Anyway, there is just enough of it remaining that when back in WITH the cover it still seems to be operable. Otherwise bumpstart all the way, everyday. (and not shut it off). The upside to this is that I wasn't intending to tear apart or even remove the motor; just the upper end at most. This is all good. Engine is out now, no worries Maybe I'll learn something (then sell it in little broken pieces). Photo using Paintbrush. Picture of the now. Motor in a bucket

re: MANUAL...Big love and gratitude for THIS! http://www.files.pioneerx.co.uk/index.php?dir=Motorbike%20Files/XS360-400

Just acquired a 1977 (title says 78), seems to be completely original (read "old"), actually LOOKS alright, even if it doesn't run. Paint original burgundy? is in very decent condition, wire spoke wheels w/drum brakes. So far haven't even bothered with turning it over; that might be the first question also since only kick-start, noticed no electric start and thought they all came with that. Also wire rims and drum brakes, does that mean earliest or economy bike? Anyway I don't know anything about the thing (have alot to read here) and also never restored anything, haven't even ridden for 15 years when I bought a new ZX-6. Reborn enthusiast with a new and different appreciation for the vintage bikes - not just narrow-focused "gotta be a sport bike". So far only thing i've done is to remove stuff (tank, seat, mufflers) and cleaning the crud and grime and dirt. Got the bike for $100. Was told it just stopped running 2 yrs ago and he bought new points for it and still doesn't start. If it sat for 2 years i'll take my time with kicking it. With battery, noticed blinker relay bad. Also noticed headlight does not turn on, does it need to be running? Didn't think so. BTW turning the key first click tail lights and (non-blinking) blinkers work, then 2nd click of the key nothing, is that normal. This decent looking non-runner may have some serious wiring problems. Have fixed one thing besides cleaning; brake lights now work. I will have many questions to follow, mean time I will be checking out all the posts. Thanks!!!!!!!!!