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I bought a 1980 XS400 a few years ago. It ran when I bought it but it had some damage and needed some work. I started pulling it apart and cleaning/fixing what I could. I also bought an extra gas tank that has no dents because the one on it had a dent in it. It has been stored in an indoor...

I need to replace my handlebars. I'd like to go with as close to original as possible. I found these handlebars on MikesXS (bottom of the page). I think the Virago Type is the closest to original (although out of stock) and the XS650 "Special" Pullback Type is very similar but a little "taller"...

So on the left hand side of the frame, below the engine, I found what appears to be an odd bulge in the frame. Any idea if it is normal for there to be a bulge in the frame there? That would be the spot in question. Doesn't seem right to me. Figured I would check with you guys about it...

I'm in the process of cleaning and fixing up my 1980 XS400 and I'm just curious if you guys know of a particular type of grease that is considered "best" to use for the axles and/or for other parts?

I've been working on my XS400 a bit and I've hit a snag... an ugly snag. Someone who owned it before me put on an aftermarket rear rack setup. Apparently when they did it they removed at least the upper bolts on the rear shocks. Unfortunately they also reinstalled the left side upper rear...

I've finally gotten my XS400GS in my work room and up off the ground. I also built myself a work table for me to use during the restoration and effort to make it roadworthy. Here are a couple pictures of the room (which is heated so I can continue to work on it over the winter without freezing)...

I acquired a tank which has no dents in it but it does have some rust inside (not a horrible amount, but some). I'm looking to remove the rust from inside the tank. I am also removing the paint from the tank and will be using bondo to smooth out where the badges were attached, so saving the...

Bought a tank, an intake manifold, turn signal lens, steering dampners, and various bolts and grommets from TProp. Tank was exactly as described with no dents at all. The intake manifold is in great shape. Turn signal lens is also in great shape. Dampners and other bits are all in good shape as...

Model: 1980 XS400 Special (XS400SG) I am in need of a lift or some kind of solution to getting it up off the ground so I can remove both the wheels so I can replace the tires as well as do a complete tear down of the entire motorcycle for restoration, repainting, and then reassembly. The...

I noticed that my handlebars aren't exactly in-line with the front wheel. They lean slightly to the left. So upon further inspection I noticed that the rubber on the left side below the clamps that hold the handlebars themselves seemed to be misaligned to the hole. I tried loosening it up and...

One of the things I discovered during my initial inspection of my 1980 XS400GS is that it has a relatively small amount of what looks like oil coming out from the left side spark plug. Any ideas on what could be causing this and how I would go about fixing it?

I was doing some work on my 1980 Yamaha XS400GS and found that the headlight was (as with quite a few other things on it) cobbled together poorly by someone in the past. Inside the headlight housing the headlight itself had aluminum foil and wadded up paper covered with masking tape (and a touch...

The front fender on my recently purchased 1980 XS400 Special is in horribly sad shape and I'm planning on removing it. The thing I'm wondering about is what to do with the speedometer cable after I remove the fender. It looks like it is going through that rubber grommet connected to the fender...

One of the legs on my center stand is bent. I'm trying to take it off so I can attempt to fix it (or leave it off permanently if I can't). Unfortunately the bolt on one side won't come out all the way because it runs into the exhaust on the right side. Can I remove the right side exhaust without...