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Update: While I have no use for these parts, I realize there are some who would like their bike to be all original. I don't want to toss them out, I would rather have them used to further the restoration and preservation of these great little bikes. I am located in SW Michigan and I don't...

With the arrival of winter and riding season a few months off, I'm hoping to use the time to do some maintenance and upgrades to a couple of my bikes. I have a 1980 XS400 that I have enjoyed working on as my first ever build, transforming it from a cruiser to what might be referred to as a...

I have a 1980 XS400 , I have rebuilt the caliper with new seals, cleaned up the piston, rebuilt the master cylinder, have new brake pads, and have all new brake fluid in it. It is Okay to use DOT 4 fluid isn't it? After doing the rebuilds it was a challenge to get the air out but was able...

Looking for the rubber grommet that goes into the front fender to hold the speedometer cable. It's for a 1980 XS400 Ordered from local dealer. & bucks. Thank you kshansen for the link with part number!

I've been searching the threads on changing to longer rear shocks as I need to upgrade my 36 year- old originals, and from what I can gather, seems if I wanted an extra 1 1/2" I would also need to lengthen the front fork springs by the same 1 1/2". I'm now rethinking this as that may be more...

I'm making some good progress on my bike, but it's still not ready for the open road, as I'm still working through a couple issues. I have buzzed it around the neighborhood a few times to shake down what will and won't work, and after 10 or 15 minutes of riding I parked it, and noticed my...

OK, I will risk asking yet another turn signal question. I have a 1980 XS400 G. I can find all the information I need for low voltage bulbs, LED's etc, so that's no issue.( And thank you everyone!) I keep seeing people say when you change the flasher relay you lose self cancelling. I have...

I am running a smaller battery, and will be using the kick-start only. I want to remove the starter solenoid, but have a question about wiring. It looks as though I can just remove or terminate the Blue/White wire that goes to the starter switch, as well as removing the big starter cable...

With winter moving on and warmer temperatures arriving, I have started making a little progress on the bike again. I have removed everything and (after this picture) ground down all tabs in the "triangle". I bought a hoop from dime city, and have some sheet steel for making a box to put the...

I know this may be an old topic, I have searched the forums and found some 2 year old posts, and I'm still not sure of what I need. I have a 1980 XS400 SG, and I plan to run kick start only. I have seen pictures of a battery similar to this others have used (Drewpy, XS Chris) and wanted to...

I have searched through the forums and read the thread about batteries, but I'm still not exactly sure I know what I need. I want a compact battery. My bike is a 1980 SOHC, and I'd like to make a small compartment under the seat to put all the electronics as others have done. However, after...

Just got my tank all prepped and it's ready for color, just not sure what I want to do. I'm not a talented artist or painter, so a simple single color with an accent stripe could work. I like the old school Yamaha yellow with the black blocks, or the classic enduro style with the displacement...

I have been looking through the posts on aftermarket pod filters, and want to ditch the stock airbox on my 1980 XS400. Looks like the ones from Mike's XS are junk, and Uni's are the way to go, but the red paper type (RC 130/2) are difficult to find. I see some on ebay that are the 52mm ID, Uni...

I have a 1980 XS 400 Special. I've read through quite a few posts, and just want to make sure I understand correctly before purchasing another wheel. I have found an 18 inch spoke wheel with a drum brake that I would consider, even though the front is a mag. Is this a direct swap? Or do I...

Hello XS400! Just got a 1980 Special, and couldn't wait to get the "cruiser" stuff off it and start building it as more of a dual sport. This is the 1st bike I've owned that I"m not afraid to use a cut off wheel on! Got the bike for $450, with only 6400 miles on it(maybe 6700, I don't recall)...

Hello all at XS 400! I am now the proud new owner of a 1980 Special. While the cruiser style is not my style, everyone that has seen this bike says it's pretty. I'm not into pretty bikes, but this one was clean, low miles (6700) and it was only $450! I see the...