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Belatedly thanks for the advice. The mechanic doing the work tells he he has tried everything re. fuelling and is absolutely convinced its air getting past the seals. He did demonstrate this to me using fluid. I will still show him your post though to be sure. Thanks.

Belatedly, many thanks for your advice. Unfortunately I was unable to obtain the kit suggested by tstidham as the supplier does not ship to the UK from the US. I have now found a supplier within Europe that should be able to ship to the UK - fingers crossed. Top tip re. the JIS screws - thanks.

That's great. Many thanks again for your help and advice. I'll update the thread to let people know how I get on! :)

Fantastic - good solution and thank you for the advice. Could I possibly trouble you for the link to the item you purchased or the ebay item number so I know I am buying a seal that works? Thanks again!

Yes - after doing a lot of my own research - agree with CaptChrome fully. Also, I came across this document posted by another member which was very helpful. It's written in German but easily translated using Google Translate.

Grabbed it - thank you!

Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and own a 1981 XS400 SH imported into the UK from the USA. I have only a very elementary level of mechanical knowledge so am very pleased this forum exists. My bike was bogging above 7,000 revs so I took it to my local motorcycle garage. After cleaning...