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1980 Yamaha XS400 Special II Clear Title in Hand $500 Firm to XS400 Members Only NE Oklahoma Spoke wheels. Purchased for a class project but funding ran out. Rear seat bracket and pipes cut in preparation for bobber (still have cut seat bracket and all items that came with bike). Ran...

Yeah, the problem was with the brake springs being out of spec and waay to loose - as far as I could see. The shoes were within thickness spec, but the springs appeared to have been reused and original. They were streched past spec and to the point, that they would allow the shoes to...

I believe you are correct that as long as the end "nipples" are of the proper diameter to prevent "pull-through" you are good to go... You'll probably end up with a clutch cable with the "adjuster" nut/thumb screw on one end. You can try "Motion Pro" cables - they should have universal...

Ya killling me drewp! I love the look of the drums - but, I'm scared to run 'em for a couple of reasons... Just not sure I can get them adjusted right to trust my life to them... She already dumped my ass with a full lock up and unexpected stoppie:laughing: To do it the way I want, I...

Thanks drewpy:) Yeah, I think I'm gonna just drop the Suzuki swap idea. Just was hoping to save a few bucks here and there... Its easy for a few bucks/quid here and there having a way to add up in a sneaky sort of way:banghead: I'm kinda surprised the rotor sits flush to the bolt holes...

Well as I was looking through my Chilton manual I find this info: Front Disc Brake Diameter: - All UK Models = 267mm (10.5") - XS400 SG (3F9), SH (4R4), SJ (14V) = 267mm (10.5") - All other US Models = 257mm (10.1") HOWEVER, a parts search does NOT back this information up. Every year...

Here's the "stepped ledge/collar" that the rotor sits on...

I just remembered I forgot to post up pictures :confused: - getting old I guess! :doh: Before shot - but after a pressure washing. When I took primary cover off there were 1 inch rocks, mud and thick grease. Its definitely a "30 footer":laugh: After initial cut job and now in the...

Hey guys, I need some help with obtaining the dimensions to the stock XS400 rotors. I was hoping someone could measure the stock rotor for me (see below). I'm in the middle of contemplating/doing a mag swap onto my drum equipped XS400. From a parts search I found on a 1979 that the front...

Hey Drewpy! I knew you'd show up here sooner or later:) Thanks for the info - I figure if anyone would have insight it'd be you:thumbsup: I'm due to get the matching 1979 18" disc swingarm tomorrow so I hope to compare my 1980 16" drum swingarm to it. I think I'd read on a post that...

Hiya lugnuttz Here in OK we just had a law passed allowing motorcycles to proceed through a light that is "malfunctioning" or the sensor loop is not picking up the motorcycle:D Tulsa - A new law goes into effect November first that would allow motorcyclists to drive through a red light...

Here ya go and welcome to the forum... http://www.bikebandit.com/1980-yamaha-xs400-brake-pads-shoes/c/a642280a674381?mg=8600&t=1 BTW - while doing my research on organic vs. sintered (sometimes referred to as "grooved" on ebay) shoe material - I found a manufacturer advising against...

What is the largest rear tire possible on an 18" mag wheel with disc? Background: Looking at maybe swapping my wheel set-up from spokes to mags. I have on hand a 1979 18" rear disc mag and a 1979 disc swing-arm on the way. - Current rear set-up: 2.15 x 16 front wheel & 120/90-16 tire &...

Nice bro! I'd say you hit it on the head - I dig the "look" - especially in the black and white photo! Great job!

Hey Oliver, Any pix yet? I'm shopping for tires and these are on my list, but would like to see them on an XS400. Thanks for your help...