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I want to share an interesting thing that happened to me that may be of help to newbies like myself. After installing the chain, having removed the front sprocket cover, i neglected to check the seating and orientation of the clutch cable as it entered the cover. I rode for a few miles, then...

Thanks Chris. I use the footpeg to put the bike on the center stand, and just think it looks better without the bar-maybe more '60s than 80's. Nice looking xs you have there.

believe it or not, I have yet to master that art, but am working on it. the frame is stock, with some relatively light crossmembers intact.

I just acquired a 400 heritage special, and am wondering if the aluminum(?) sissy bar is structural support for the frame at the rear shock attach points. I'd love to lose it but not if it makes the frame noodly. thanks in advance

Hello- I'm new, just acquired an '82 xs400, and the forks seem to need oil, I understand the orthodox method of removing the hardware on top (circlip and spring cap) but fear of flying circlips and springs prompts the ?? what about injecting oil into the drain hole? The structure above is not...

Hello- I'm new, just acquired an '82 xs400, and the forks seem to need oil, I understand the orthodox method of removing the hardware on top (circlip and spring cap) but fear of flying circlips and springs prompts the ?? what about injecting oil into the drain hole? The structure above is not...