1984 WR400 help

i made a halls order today. they looked up some rubber exhaust dampers for me and found one similar to the larger rear one. i bought 3 just in case i can make them fit the front, but if not then i have 2 spares for the rear.

so this means that everything aside from the front 2 exhaust dampers is purchased. clutch cable arrives tomorrow (1/8/16). i brought my original cable home so i can compare them without waiting to go to the bike.

And these goods ready to go.
This was the only lapping compound local shop had. Any objections on this oil let me know please!! Thanks

Looks good.
I personally use the Briggs n Stratton SAE30 but it's probably exactly the same.

That lapping compound is fine.

good choice on the paste..is the oil jaso-ma rated or specifically recommeded by someone here to work??
if not you run the risk of making the clutch slip, and it can be difficult to eliminate.
plenty of oils that work have been listed here, or its been recommended plenty to find jaso-ma rated oil

I was looking for Briggs but could only find this. I'll look for Briggs again

The new cable came in, it's about 1/8 inch shorter than the original. Not much but it can't hurt!

I run a home made flanged brass shim to tighten the fit at the case end. helps make it feel a little more "positive".

lil better transfer of force for sure

if only i had a lathe!! i might be able to get access to one if its thought that a bigger shim is acceptable.. ill see how much i would need in the coming week when i get to the bike

That is awesome, Tony!
The person who owned the bike before me also an 84 wr 400 cut off the kickstand bracket! I have been looking for a kickstand and spring and will fabricate a bracket when I find one. I can use this pic as a template of sorts.

glad i could help, thats why i try to post so many pics. words are boring. if you want dimensions let me know

Not Briggs but is this better?

just get some jaso-ma or motorcycle oil...why so obsessed with lawn mower oil?...bizarre

Haha idk because everyone said that Briggs and Staton is the way to go. Will find some jaso-ma

Phil and Andy make and sell that bracket planning on buying one of Phil's for my 87

the oil is no biggie, stationary engine oil generally has no modifiers and is a fixed viscosity and a ok for husky clutches.

ATF - type F is also good and relatively cheap

Factory recommended SAE 20.
SAE 20 is no longer available so the nearest available is SAE 30 and guess who makes a supply that's readily available world wide ?
Briggs n Stratton.
Bizarre.

thanks u da man!