Tamarack
XS400 Member
Hi everyone,
This is my first post, and my first rebuild project. This site has a great resource so far in my project, so thanks to everyone in the community.
I'm rebuilding an old 1984 Maxim XS400L, which I've had since 1990 and my father had before that. The '84 seems to be the same as the '83, and the 'L' version seems to be the same as the 'K' version... either because it's Canadian or because it was released in '84. Not sure. It's been dormant for 11 years now, so needed a LOT of work to get back on the road. For my first mechanical project ever, I tore the whole thing down, cleaned it up, and rebuilt again.
I'm almost done, but there are a few hurdles. While putting the clutch back together (without using the special tool which I SHOULD have bought), I broke 1 of the tines off the clutch basket.
Question: I'm assuming this is no longer usable at all. Correct?
I'm finding it hard to find an '83 replacement clutch basket within my budget, but there are more available for 1982 XS400s for some reason. Is this the same part? The old parts catalogs I have found show it as the same (12R-16150-00-00), but none are for the XS400L, so I'm not sure if it's a good idea to try that or not. Anyway, just wondering if those components changed between 82, 83, and 84, and if I need to stick to the actual year. Also, should I replace the whole clutch as one, or is it ok to just swap out the basket?
I also need to replace the master cylinder... the piston is stuck inside and I don't know how to get it out. I've found a salvage yard where I can get a used one for $100, or I can order a new (non-Yamaha) one from Hong Kong that looks like it will work for $50 shipped. Or a $200 new OEM one. Is there a big difference between the Yamaha and knock-off? Enough to warrant spending twice as much for an unknown used one?
Thanks for any input anyone might have on this! I hope to get it running and eventually pass it on to my son.
This is my first post, and my first rebuild project. This site has a great resource so far in my project, so thanks to everyone in the community.
I'm rebuilding an old 1984 Maxim XS400L, which I've had since 1990 and my father had before that. The '84 seems to be the same as the '83, and the 'L' version seems to be the same as the 'K' version... either because it's Canadian or because it was released in '84. Not sure. It's been dormant for 11 years now, so needed a LOT of work to get back on the road. For my first mechanical project ever, I tore the whole thing down, cleaned it up, and rebuilt again.
I'm almost done, but there are a few hurdles. While putting the clutch back together (without using the special tool which I SHOULD have bought), I broke 1 of the tines off the clutch basket.
Question: I'm assuming this is no longer usable at all. Correct?
I'm finding it hard to find an '83 replacement clutch basket within my budget, but there are more available for 1982 XS400s for some reason. Is this the same part? The old parts catalogs I have found show it as the same (12R-16150-00-00), but none are for the XS400L, so I'm not sure if it's a good idea to try that or not. Anyway, just wondering if those components changed between 82, 83, and 84, and if I need to stick to the actual year. Also, should I replace the whole clutch as one, or is it ok to just swap out the basket?
I also need to replace the master cylinder... the piston is stuck inside and I don't know how to get it out. I've found a salvage yard where I can get a used one for $100, or I can order a new (non-Yamaha) one from Hong Kong that looks like it will work for $50 shipped. Or a $200 new OEM one. Is there a big difference between the Yamaha and knock-off? Enough to warrant spending twice as much for an unknown used one?
Thanks for any input anyone might have on this! I hope to get it running and eventually pass it on to my son.