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Just FYI for anyone thats interested, I went ahead and ordered the set for the 77D through HEL. When they arrived, the rear brake line was the same length as the stock 79 line. The new lines didnt have the rotated banjo fittings like the stock lines, but I was able to get them on no problem. The...

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I was also looking at the HEL brake lines and of course they dont list any for the 78-79. Was wondering if the 76-77 lines would fit. Any advice? http://www.helperformance.us/motorcycle/yamaha/xs400/

Hey folks, I am in the process of ordering new brake components and I was wondering if anyone knew offhand the length of the stock front and rear brake hoses. I don't have a piece of string handy to measure. I am assuming that the measurement is eye to eye. Was eyeballing this part on MikesXS...

Over the past couple days, I've had the time to reassemble carburetor and airbox assemblies, replace the tank, replace both sprockets and chain, fit new rear shock/springs, clean numerous bolts and clamps, wipe down the frame, replace most of the engine hardware with stainless, change...

The old carb holder gaskets were fused to the holder! They were one ha ha.

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Finally making some progress on my 79. Picked it up pretty much stock about 4 years for 600 bucks with 8000 miles on it. By stock, I mean everythinnnnng. I put a few hundred bucks into it by putting new handlebars, mirrors, 50/50 treads, shorty blinkers, and a new headlight bucket on the bike...

-European style handle bars -bar end mirrors -replaced horn Now if it would only stop raining and warm up a bit......

Question for you Hough....I just ordered some european style bars....did you have to do any modifications to your throttle cable, or any other cables for that matter?

They were pitted pretty bad. I agree Chris! I am just going to replace the piston and rebuild the calipers. The bike has been running strong since the oil change....a lot less vibration. Still on the to-do list.... -front fork oil -need to examine intake system more closely for leaks -clean...

Just finished up replacing the pads, and finished with the new headlight bucket install. Looks like I'm going to have to replace the front caliper piston too, the one currently on the bike is pretty gnarly. Here are a few pics...

I guess it would help if I'd posted the link.... http://www.mikesxs.net/product/29-0516.html Listed for a 650.

Hey guys, in the process of changing the front brakes, I noticed that the caliper piston is rusty and pitted. will this piston from mikes XS fit a 79 XS400?

Thanks for all of the info Leo! My stock headlight was smaller than a normal 7 inch. I picked up a new bulb (I believe it is 40/60) and plan on re-wiring. The headlamp bucket only had one small hole to route the wires through so I had to do some modifications. Ill post some pictures soon...

Seems to be working alright so far, but I haven't tested the output.

Howdy. Just bought a 79 XS400F off of one of my friends. The bike has been sitting in an unfinished part of my apartment for about 2 years, so I finally just asked if she'd like to sell it. The bike has 7700 miles on it, and is in pretty decent shape other than some minor rust and some bent...