Recent content by Ola Glomstulen

In near future, I will have to replace the oil filter on my 1982 XS400 12E (DOHC).The filter(Yamaha no:1L9-13440-91/Filtrex OIF016/07A21 has a recess at one end(marked FRONT) Last time i changed it, I installed it wit this end up. This was how the old one was mounted and also seemed to be...

I checked my centerstand 12R-27111-00-R4 again and found that xschris was perfectly right in his analysis. The centerstand appeared to be severly bent so I obviously did a lousy job when inspecting it the first time. The retracting spring was not able to pull it properly upwards when retracted...

Thanks all for your quick responses. I do agree with 16VGTIDave that it normally should be easier for me than a Japanese girl to operate the centerstand as I am 1.88 meter tall and weigh about 80 kg. However I think that I am familiar with the technique you describe. I also drive a BMW R80RT...

I have a 1982 XS400 12E. It is quite stock and serves me well. The only complaint I have is that it is extremely hard to get it on the centerstand. I have removed. cleaned and oiled the stand as described in the user manual without any improvement. I could not see any dents or anything being...