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Price drop to R33 500, all inclusive

Thanks for pointing that out, it is a 2003

I am overseas so not likely to use it again. No choice but to sell! :-\ Chat to me about price then I will chat to my father who will help you with viewing and re-registration to your name. It is parked in Randburg, JHB. Contact me on my VOIP line: 011 568 4344 Or by whatsapp: +1 246 837 4881...

Not much point getting sales if I can't find raw materials  :-\

Looking for used and worn-out bike brake disks for rustic light fixtures  that I make. Not fussy about what type but the big, thin ones from dirtbikes are first choice. Even references to where I could get them would be much appreciated. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

May be the cam chain tensioner. Only way to check is open it up? I checked the valve clearance ~3 000kays ago and all was well Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My XR400 makes this tapping/knocking from around the top end. I do not think it has always done it but can't remember when it started, and sure its getting louder. Once the bike is completely warmed up it goes away and some days the noise is louder than others. Took it past bike shop and they...

My XR400 makes this tapping/knocking from around the top end. I do not think it has always done it but can't remember when it started. Once the bike is completely warmed up it goes away and some days the noise is louder than others. Is my bike sick?

Hi Prototype, What year is your XR? The 1996-2000 models clearance is 0.081-0.0121mm for intake valve and 0.106-0.147mm for the exhaust valve. I also thought clearance was measured under the nut - it's not - 'between the rocker arm pad and the valve stem' is where. But here's my experience...

The bike was running fine before, it is just maintainence. The manual does say that you must never turn it clockwise because the decompression system works one way only :thumleft:

Hi hi, Not sure if this should be in the bike-specific thread but it seems quite a general question. I am trying to check the valve clearance on my 2003 XR400. So I turn the engine with a socket (counterclockwise) until the 'T' marking on the flywheel lines up with the index mark. Now my...

Hi Since I managed to get Wednesday off at short notice I want to go for an overnight ride. (My first solo overnighter  ;D) I have been prepping for something like this for weeks with tools, first aid and whatnot. I live in Randburg, so I have been thinking of going over the Maanhaarand and...

Any chance of a pair for a 2003 XR400?  :snorting: Would there be a price difference?

The big ass wrench and a bit of puffing did it  :thumleft: I've got it back together now, at the correct torque (I think it was overtorqued)

Thanks for the advice guys I have been using the 'little' ratchet - didn't want to play with my (big) brand new torque wrench unless really necessarry. I still managed to make marks/grooves on the nut from the socket  :P (not from it slipping off) I tried turning both ways Now for the heat...