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I might've confused things by mentioning the local shop. They've gone bust, so I can't get the pistons that they have. That leaves me searching online where they could be anywhere in the world, no chance of a comparison with what I've got. Even if I could, they're should look the same as the...

Hi all, My lovely XS400 has barely seen the road, only going a few miles to get to the local garage to have a minor issue with running rough resolved. Many months later and I'm in need of a new piston, so wanted to get some advice first. The garage tell me that only 1 piston needs to be...

I'm starting to learn something now. I'll post this in case it's of use to anyone that finds this. Comparing the XS400D and XS650D/E/F, part numbers for the bits are all the same, except for the caliper itself. I can only guess that it mounts differently, probably a bigger disc? The SR500E, on...

I'll give that a try, thanks. I can see bits that look like they'll be the same, but I can't be sure. If I find somewhere that I can cross-reference, that'll be a big help. After a bit more brake cleaner and scrubbing, the hole for the pad screw is now clear and I can screw in a normal M5...

Haynes do describe it as being anti-chatter, I think. I figured out how to get at the parts diagrams on CMSNL and that the bike is a D, not an E (checked the VIN). The diagram for the D shows no shim: I'll be heading out to the garage again soon to measure the thread on the screw and see if...

All the pad sets I've looked at have no shim or screw. Some descriptions make it clear that these are no longer included. After reading the Haynes manual, I'm thinking the later bikes maybe didn't have the shim. I've found a refurbished caliper for not much more than the parts will cost if I...

Sorry for the length of this post, I'm getting more confused with all the searching, rather than understanding these things better. I've dismantled my caliper & been able to remove the piston, but still have some questions. I've done a fair bit of searching and am struggling to get to the...

Thanks for the replies, I think I should be able to get this sorted now. I'm hoping to pop the piston out this weekend & see what condition it's in, then order whatever's needed. I'll report back on whether different bits fit.

I'm getting somewhere now, I think. YamBits have the kit with the springclip & the piston, in case I need one. They also list a shim kit for the SR500, which I suspect will fit, but I can't be sure. I did ask them, but they didn't know either. The parts diagram links on this site don't seem to...

Thanks for the reply. Did you use the springclip? I was wondering why Wemoto's kit comes without it, in case it maybe wasn't used on this caliper. Looking at Parts n More, they have 2 kits and it's the one for the 80-81 bike that doesn't look to have the springclip. I'll drop Wemoto an email...

Hi all, My shiny new 78 XS400 had a slight problem with the front brake binding. I've taken the caliper off & will soon set about removing the piston, which is now stuck. To try to be ready, I'd like to order replacement seals, but I'm a bit confused as to what's needed. Wemoto show only 1...

I did think the black engine was non-standard. PO supplied the original shocks & headlight, they just need tidying up. The current headlight is a larger one off an RD. The silencers are new, I'm not sure if the 78 model should have megaphones. As mentioned, one of the fork caps came off as I...

Thanks for the advice of a filter, I hadn't thought about adding one, but I'll pick one up. The PO has done a few bits & pieces, but a lot is original. Photos don't show the odd blemish, but overall I think it's in the excellent condition that he described it as.

Thanks, I'll have a look at those. Already looking for a fork cap, one of them fell off on the way home. Grr! Right, I'll try to upload a few pics.

Forget about what to look for, I left a deposit today & will pick it up tomorrow. Of course, any advice on where to get parts in the UK would still be useful!

Hi all, I'm hoping to go and see a 77 XS400 soon. I had been looking at a 2 stroke like an RD but saw this XS and liked the look of it. Are there any issues specific to the XS that I should look out for? I'm not bothered about going too quick, I ride a couple of old Brit bikes and a Yam Fazer...