Recent content by oldguyoldbike

Thanks for pointing that out fixer. On the weekend I was taking the front brake master off the bike so I can rebuild it but was scratching my head on how to remove the brake light switch. My solution was found with a quick search of the forum from a post reply from GearheadRed from 2013. "The...

I found it here. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/classic-yamaha-motorcycles/yamaha-xs400-zmmz17ndzhur

new seals, new hose and cleaning on the winter to do list

The drag is enough that I'm unable to back the bike up. My winter do to list includes cleaning, new seals and diaphragm in the master as there was a lot of jelled(?) brake fluid in it when I got the bike. I flushed the fluid but no change. I will also check the caliper and replace the brake...

Does anyone know if the rear shock/spring length is different between the 400 Maxim and the Seca? - one has a 16" wheel and the other 18" (as I'm sure you all know :thumbsup:) - and the part #'s are different - thanks

Jeff - I'll PM you - Jim

Who makes a rear shock/spring assy for an '82 XS400J? Thanks

Thanks Jeff - I posted to see if there are common/known issues - based on the condition of the brake fluid when I flushed it (nasty - likely never done) this makes sense - a tear down and new seals for the master are planned over the winter (as well as the other things suggested)- Jim

I have a new to me 82 XS400J with 14,000km. When backing up the bike there is resistance, so I put it on the center stand and found the front brake drags when turning the wheel backwards but not forward. I flushed the brake fluid but no change. I checked the caliper and nothing is sticking...