Recent content by Iamtimtipton

Yamaha XS400. Running great with clean title, currently registered and inspected. New Front and rear tires. carbs professionally cleaned by artic cat tech New intake manifold boots installed New air filters Oil and filter change just done. 1978 with only 7,000 miles great gas mileage Located...

Hey guys, I almost have my 78 xs400 ready, I put it all back together today, new air and oil filters, and cleaned carbs. Now I am turning it over and wont fire. I just check and though new plugs, no spark on either side. Where should I start? Thanks, Tim

Thanks a lot that is really helpful. Thanks guys, one last question (probably a stupid question:doh:) but my last one for now. Do u tighten both if the nuts to 14lbs or fully tighten the front and only torque the rear bolt? Thanks a lot

Thanks for the info and the pics. What do you mean by gap facing rear?

I'll put picture below, but as I've been reassembling before spring ride, I put together my wheel with new tire and it doesn't look right. Am I missing something or not assembled correctly? Thanks let me know and or pictures. Tim

Hey guys, I finally had the time and motivation to dig into this 1978 (which I've been meaning to do all winter-- but at least its happening now. I have a checklist to do things such as: 1) give carbs a good good cleaning 2) clean air filter(s)? 3) oil change and clean filter 4) new...

Awesome thanks I will defiantly give this a shot! Where can I find a line fuel filter? Does it have to be specific to the year/model? Thanks

A couple weeks ago when I was making the 18 mile drive back home from work on my 1978 xs400, I noticed I was loosing power even with the throttle open. Noticing this I pulled over and soon after the bike died, I could start it with the choke pulled but it would only idle for a 10-20 seconds. I...

After taking my ny motorcycle cycle safety course in order to get my license, I was taught to Always turn the bike off using the safety switch (kill switch). After completing g the course and getting my license I took my 78 xs on a ride to my In laws for a cookout. My battery hasn't been working...