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    Vin number

    Thanks. I was just curious as to what I might find. the number on this 82 xs400J is 000569 that seemed like a pretty low number to me. Don't know if that means diddly squat, but thaought I would try to find out.
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    Vin number

    I recently did some work on a freinds xs400j. I thought it had a pretty low Vin number 000569 or close to that. Is that a low number, how many of the 82s were made? Any info is appreciated. RonAmuck
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    Hello Everyone.

    I did use the wrong term sorry. It is the fiber plates that are litterly burnt to a the point of being flakey. should I do anything to clean up the metal plates. And thanks for the advice on the spring bolts. I thought that seemed wrong but wasn't sure.
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    Hello Everyone.

    After 4 oil changes including Yamaha 20w50 and no real change in the slipping problem, in fact it may have been getting worse, I pulled the basket. Could have saved all the effort and money up to that point. some of the plates are so fried it was unreal. Anyway, I took a chance and have orded a...
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    Hello Everyone.

    so, I have the out side housing off the Clutch, It seems a bit dryer than I thought it would be, but it has been at least 48 hours since I had it started. My questions this time is, shouldn't all the plates move when I pull the clutch lever. At the present it is just the outer two. Ronamuck
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    Hello Everyone.

    I had a 1500 Vulcan apart added a stronger spring, but that was 10 years ago, I had to get some coaching vie phone to get it back together right. I sat cross legged on the floor by the bike with an ear piece in my only good ear, while a VROC guy walked me through how to put it back together...
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    Hello Everyone.

    LOL It may be hard to get across but the general idea is what i need. I think, since the bike was not running when it was handed over to me and the matter that I don;'t know how long it had been sitting, and that I have no idea if it was slipping before or not, I am going to take it apart and...
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    Hello Everyone.

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    Hello Everyone.

    I went and took another long look at the empty oil containers it used with last oil change. I think I will be changing again real soon. "IF" I get the proper oil, should I expect instant good results. By that I mean can I plan on the clutch to quit slipping right away, or should I expect...
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    Hello Everyone.

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    Hello Everyone.

    Thanks sounds like good info. definitely not what I have been taught to believe in the past.
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    Hello Everyone.

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    Lift / stand / lift table advice DOHC

    HI I am new to this group and probably have more questions than answers, but I have done a little wrenching, Not a lot, but some. I have an inexpensive lift I got at Harbor Fright, it will fit under the 400. I put two wood 1X4 across the rails and that softens the touch or the engine on the...
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    Hello Everyone.

    Good To know. Thank you.
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    Hello Everyone.

    I"m north of Tacoma.
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