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Message: [QUOTE="xr400xr50r, post: 186917, member: 25101"] Snag, Thanks again...I did notice that perhaps the oil level is a little higher than when checked IMMEDIATELY after the oil change. I will keep checking to see if the level comes up any. I am pretty sure the exhaust baffle is still in (I ain't tore it apart yet)....my service manual doesn't show much about the exhaust system; just a picture of the pipes and the muffler. I guess they don't want you to remove the baffle. If I choose to do so, is it as simple as removing the the bolts that hold the tip on and pulling out some kinda baffle?? Also, I read in some other posts that sometimes backfiring when letting off of the gas meant that it was TOO LEAN? I don't know, I think that I am going to get an A16A needle and leave the jetting alone. I think the bike is pretty awesome (compared to the '80 Honda XL500S and the '72 Yam CT1 175 that I had been beating around on). As far as starting the bike, mine is a one or two-kicker (after 5-6 half kicks with full choke, full throttle, compression released and then one bump past TDC). This is the way the previous owner showed me how to do it and I have it down to an art.......I can start this bike with my left foot wearing flip-flops (or shower shoes). I love it!! Thanks again Snag [/QUOTE]