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There is no kickstart on this particular model. The oil was fairly new. Would I see the cooked oil somewhere on the outside of the bike??

I tried starting it up today. Sounded like it was almost going to start, but then it didn't. Now it's just making a ticking sound when I turn the ignition. Any ideas on what's happening? It was running fine before... :shrug:

The other day I parked my bike in my garage, got distracted in the process and forgot my keys in the ignition. The next day I realized my mistake and of course, the battery died. So I decided to jump start it using my car. I successfully jumped the bike and it was running. I decided to let it...

I found the little window where I'm supposed to see a line of oil, but I can't see anything? I'm going to change the oil anyway, but what might be happening here?

Haha:laugh:, I wish it were my helmut, but unfortunately it's not. I was just in the garage running the bike and it's definitely coming from near the ignition. It's kinda like a whirring sound. ?? Maybe I can make a video of it and post it so you can hear it... yeah, if I can figure out how...

Hmmm, thanks! I guess there's a little window or something? I'll go and check that right now! Yeah, Thanks!! :thumbsup:

Hi there, My name is Bram. This is my first season riding, and I love it! I have a Yamaha 1983 XS400 Maxim, and it's been running really great, though recently there's been a weird whistling coming from the ignition (or at least in that general area). It worries me so I haven't been riding...

Hi there, My name is Bram. Perhaps this is a really dumb question, but I'm new to the world of motorcycles and recently bought a 1983 XS400. I don't really have any friends who ride so I was hoping to find someone that can walk me through some of this basic stuff. - Checking oil; is there a...