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Thanks for the replies, chaps. I'll leave it set by the book to the LF mark for now and get it running again. If it doesn't feel quite as strong as before I might try winding in a fraction of base advance and see how the TCI module copes with that.

If anybody is interested in seeing the whole bike, I've just made an intro thread here (after seven years!): http://www.xs400.com/threads/intro-81-xs250-to-xs400-brat-tracker.20074/

Hi all, This is a long overdue intro... I still haven't done one since signing up in 2013! This is my 1981 XS250 SE with an XS400 engine and other mods. I've had the bike for almost eight years now, but it has been off the road for the last two. Right now I'm in the process of reviving it and...

Hi all, Looking for some advice regarding best ignition timing for TCI on my particular bike. I'm converting my XS400 from points to TCI at the moment. The engine is running Mikuni VM32 carbs, pod filters, modified exhausts, and was previously dyno tuned with the points ignition. It ran well...

I've bought VM32s for my XS400 and I was alerted to the fact that they don't behave like a normal CV carb since the slides are connected directly to the throttle and don't rely on vacuum. That means they do bog down if you pin open the throttle too quickly. Can I ask what intake boots you are...

Great looking bike, I love the saddle bags. Is that front fork brace custom made? I'd love to get one just like it. Well done!