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  1. JPaganel
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    Resurrecting a XS400RJ for a friend of mine who just got her MC license

    That hole is what usually gets clogged by old crumbling rubber. So it was probably good you replaced that hose.
    Post by: JPaganel, May 16, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  2. JPaganel
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    What am I missing?

    Butterflies control air. If they were not closing, you'd be running lean. This sounds like too much gas or too little air. I would check air...
    Post by: JPaganel, May 5, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  3. JPaganel
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    1979 Front Caliper Part Crossover

    Yamaha says that this caliper (1L9-25810-03-00) fits 76-77 XS360 and 77-79 XS400. And that's it. You might get another to fit, but that's on you.
    Post by: JPaganel, Apr 17, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  4. JPaganel
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    Throttle Shaft Seals

    Yes. At some point Yamaha decided to not list them as a separate part for a whole lot of bikes. The fact that butterfly screws are peened shows...
    Post by: JPaganel, Apr 17, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  5. JPaganel
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    TC Bros Brake hoses

    Good plan. They absolutely can and do rot on the inside and look OK on the outside. I haven't used that. I've always either bought ready-made or...
    Post by: JPaganel, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  6. JPaganel
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    "Damineding" Carb rebuild kit

    You need 4. Two per carb body. You can try spraying starter fluid around where the shaft enters the carb. I don't find it to be the most...
    Post by: JPaganel, Mar 22, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  7. JPaganel
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    "Damineding" Carb rebuild kit

    One common source of an air leak, especially one that changes with engine temp, is hardened throttle shaft seals. They look like o-rings, but are...
    Post by: JPaganel, Mar 22, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  8. JPaganel
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    For Sale - 82 400 special

    Not to be an ass, but would you buy a bike from a one-line ad like this? Most people wouldn't. C'mon. Make a little effort. What year and...
    Post by: JPaganel, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: Classifieds
  9. JPaganel
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    Ape Hangers! Cable length? Stock cable length?

    I don't know that anyone can tell you. You probably should measure them and have them made custom. Size of bars isn't the only factor, shape...
    Post by: JPaganel, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  10. JPaganel
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    vacuum petcock

    Doesn't matter. The vacuum is the same (particularly if you have carbs properly synchronized). Taped one is probably where it went originally.
    Post by: JPaganel, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  11. JPaganel
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    Throttle Shaft Seals

    Yamaha. They are still available from the factory. Part number 256-14997-00-00, at any Yamaha dealer.
    Post by: JPaganel, Mar 11, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  12. JPaganel
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    "SECA" Etymology

    There was once a coding system that Yamaha used. The thing is, they were never very consistent about it. X was for standard naked F was for...
    Post by: JPaganel, Jan 29, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  13. JPaganel
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    81 XS400H – putting the Trusty back into Rusty

    "ABS plumbing glue" is really just some ABS in a solvent. It works well on motorcycle plastic, and can make good repairs with fiberglass. I am...
    Post by: JPaganel, Jan 29, 2023 in forum: The Garage
  14. JPaganel
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    Resurrecting a XS400RJ for a friend of mine who just got her MC license

    You can't really tell if they are decomposing unless you cut them, but... 40 year old rubber... yeah. Not real inspiring. I replace them on almost...
    Post by: JPaganel, Oct 17, 2022 in forum: The Garage
  15. JPaganel
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    Resurrecting a XS400RJ for a friend of mine who just got her MC license

    Did you replace the hose? That type of lockup often happens if the hose deteriorates inside (can look totally fine outside) and the particles...
    Post by: JPaganel, Oct 12, 2022 in forum: The Garage
  16. JPaganel
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    Swapping fuse box

    By far, the simplest solution is to get a fusebox without a common hot. They are not hard to find....
    Post by: JPaganel, Sep 18, 2022 in forum: The Garage
  17. JPaganel
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    repairing a starter button

    That's totally some Mad Max engineering. Me, I went the lazy way. My first XS, I actually bought a fancy aluminum button. Last forever....
    Post by: JPaganel, Sep 10, 2022 in forum: The Garage
  18. JPaganel
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    Brakes?? what brakes

    That a good call. I love the XS, but it's by no means a performance bike, especially in the Heritage trim with drum brakes. It's a great bike...
    Post by: JPaganel, Sep 10, 2022 in forum: The Garage
  19. JPaganel
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    Brakes?? what brakes

    Greasing your brakes is one way to keep them from squealing... :D You are likely stuck getting new brake shoes. Brake cleaner might help some,...
    Post by: JPaganel, Sep 7, 2022 in forum: The Garage
  20. JPaganel
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    Stripped oil screen bolt

    Left handed drill bits. They can be hard to find - I've had guys at hardware stores get mad because they thought I was messing with them. But...
    Post by: JPaganel, Aug 16, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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