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tstidham's Recent Activity
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tstidham replied to the thread valve clearance variations.
When I set mine, I aim for the middle. Then check with the tightest and loosest feeler blades after locking the nut. It usually changes...
Jun 1, 2023 at 8:05 PM -
tstidham liked CaptChrome's post in the thread valve clearance variations.
Intake: 0.08 – 0.12 mm Exhaust: 0.16 – 0.20 mm I usually set them on the high side of these ranges as the clearances will close up with...
Jun 1, 2023 at 7:59 PM -
tstidham liked CaptChrome's post in the thread xs400 maxim 82, battery/ general issues..
I have the Mighty Max YB12A-A on my bike, and as @tstidham said, a new, fully charged AGM battery should be at least 12.6. It sounds to...
Jun 1, 2023 at 7:58 PM -
tstidham replied to the thread 1982 XS 400 Maxim, running now..
I can certainly recommend tc bros brake hoses. http://www.xs400.com/threads/tc-bros-brake-hoses.20896/ I never realized how spongey my...
May 31, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
tstidham replied to the thread xs400 maxim 82, battery/ general issues..
The agm should also read 12.6 or higher when fully charged. I'd look into exchanging it if its still under warranty. How many volts is...
May 31, 2023 at 8:26 PM -
tstidham liked Mjerrold's post in the thread Help...anyone?! Carb identification & general chaos....
UPDATE!! Well, I cleaned out the carbs throughly, flushed the tank and then did the electrolysis technique to make sure it was all...
May 31, 2023 at 2:41 PM -
tstidham replied to the thread Xs400 mechanics in scotland.
I would think any shop that works on older Japanese UJM style bikes could help. There's nothing particularly special about our 400's vs...
May 30, 2023 at 6:45 AM -
tstidham replied to the thread YAMAHA XS400 MAXIM.
It's the DOHC engine, and the tank is the maxim style tank. The filter box is a weird one though. Not sure why they'd want to leave that...
May 30, 2023 at 6:40 AM
