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Hi guys, I haven't made up my mind, the engine seized last summer, and I haven't touched it yet to determine what is wrong with it. So I am trying to gauge what feed back i get. The last trip, I thought I heard louder than I want'ed for valves. I figured I needed to check the clearance...

Hi guys, I anyone have either of those available, I know I have seen center stands on ebay, I am okay with that, except sometimes they get bent ones like mine too. Then my clutch holder is eating my cables, so I feel that i need to get a replacement with out stress cracks on it. Thanks Tobie

Anyone ever miss a deer? I was heading to work at 5:30am. as I was cruising at 65 mph (legal speed limit) I was in a shadow of hill, and I totally did not see the deer. The image I remember most, frozen in my mind is 'its hind hoof, about 6 to 8 inches from my front tire. Since it was in the...

Has anyone noticed if the tach cable leaks? I have replaced the top seal last time I took the head apart, now I am thinking that maybe i picked up the wrong cable, and that leak there, may be caused by the wrong tach cable? In 2010 when I had the front suspension done (finished) I picked up a...

Hi Guys, I have ordered a gasket kit some time ago, and of coarse there is no labels, or anything. I have seen a post some time ago that suggested a PDF file be posted with the variety of gaskets put up. So this is my start of that attempt. The big one, didn't scan in one shot, my thought that...

On my way to the VA Hospital, and I lost power, it did seem like the motor went out. (okay it did) Then once I got to a stop, There was nothing out of the ordinary, until my wife showed up with tools. Note: I was able to push the bike with it in gear, to somewhere out of the way. So while...

When I was last complaining about this, I used some RTV, and it still has been leaking. So I am re-attempting the same fix. The RTV (black) is firmly adhered to the plug, This time I spun it in circles hoping that the top side will completely block the oil. I tried to dry out the hole with...

Here is tthe link to the manual. To many people to keep up individually. Enjoy..... https://www.dropbox.com/s/9np2w9fgzw98kh7/146396554-Yamaha-XS-400-H-SH-Service-Manual-ENG-XS360-2D-XS400-D-E-2E-F-2F-G-SG-Supplement-ENG-by-Mosue.pdf originally posted by 78xs400f. Here is the Manual. It is...

http://www.buzzfeed.com/rebeccae/40-unusual-motorcycles I am guessing not everyone is going to make the piggy cycle! :doh:

Just looking for confirmation, that there is nothing wrong. Thanks Video was done by Cell phone, and was not held consistenly, so don't get sick trying to watch the video. It seems to be sideways most of the trip. I was / am worried about the sound of the engine. Thanks I could have...

Okay, I have put my bike together, and yesterday, the blind plug ejected out of my cylinder head. Then looking in the manual, The manual shows a oring. I don't think I put one in. So now I am wondering would that have held the rocker pin in place, and prevent the ejection of the blind...

It seems I am in the same boat with the no sparks people. I have two TCI's, and the engine turns over just the same, but no spark. I just changed the plugs/wires/caps. I have ordered replacement coils, but so far nothings working. I have rotated one out, no change. I drained the fuel tank...

Okay, I know I was bad, I didn't follow the manual, and Drewpies advice. Never run the bike with out the cap on the plugs. Bad Tobie, Bad Tobie Okay, the Rectifier tested Okay, VR cannot be tested with out the bike running. (Not running) Coils tested bad. 8.61-8.50 Ohms. (both...

Hi, guys, I am looking for 1 valve Rocker Arm, 1981 XS400SH part number 1L9-12151-01-00.

Hi guys, I am finishing up the top end rebuild, and I am stumped on this part here. There is two of them, and I can not fathom what or how I lost it? especially 2 of them. Okay, may be I can figure out how I lost just this one piece? I am trying to find ThePsuedoMonkeys pic part by part...

Okay, so I went to the local yamaha dealer, and the mechanic looked at it. His suggestion Skip honing, it, there was a obvious oil leak, so just rebuild it. The top of the valve springs he said was mushroomed, wouldn't trust them. New Pistons, The pistons were ping'ing on the valves. New...

Hi guys/Gals, I have had the same trouble as everyone else, it was hard to remove the cylinder head. I ended up using a T-lug nut wrench. as in this video. I set the privacy so that you can only get to it from a link. 3/8 inch rachet, with a Size M14 Deepwell socket. and the 4 way lug...

All righty, I can't be long, I have class tomorrow. So today I was driving hard, over 65 mph, closer to 80 ish. My bike was running really good Then I slow'ed down and took a clover leaf from 94 WB, to 494 SB. (local guys will know) Then for now explain-able reason, (ok may be one...

Awesome. I requested a part, I paypal'd him' he sent the center stand, all protected by plastic shopping bagD :D seems to be a theme Ha ha. He thought it would be 7.50, it was actually $10.50 USD. He still shipped it. Thanks for shipping it, I will PayPal you the balance after next...

So far I have had to purchase 2 "spring Torsion 90508-20412-00 , hook seat 3F9-24754-00-00 http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1981/XS400SH/SEAT/parts.html Okay, I did not buy 2 hook, seats. but the spring. I found a small flexible tubing, with a diameter just bigger than...