Recent content by Mihail Petev

Update - yes the engine needs to be split for replacing it - however I had luck by removing the alternator and wiggling the rod a bit

Ok the screwdriver worked like a charm should have gotten one from those long ago. Now the next problem - does anyone have any experience removing the starter clutch. To me it would appear that it actually requires complete engine disasembly see the photos I can see it trough the hole but...

Ah good point been on my shopping list for a while actually so i guess now is the time

Yeah i saw there are some repair kits on ebay with spring replacements. Going to open it over the weekend and see what the situation is. After I try to figure out why the hell are they using Philips head screws 😩

Hi there, First post on the forum - I have the following problem - i have an 88 or 86 (not that it should matter) DOHC SX 400 and i have been debugging not starting problems. I tested the starter solenoid - all works. Tested the starter - it also turns. My initial assumption was that the...

Hi all I'm new here but as of recently o have a Yamaha xs400 dohc model in the collection. Beautiful bike and without any issues up until yesterday. For some reason it got moved by a towing company from my usual spot whiles I was away but buts not the important point. I got it now and all of...