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My wife has a 1982 XS400 Heritage Special. The bike was running beautifully until we were in the middle of a ride one day and the motor started to quit after the bike had warmed up. I don't believe it is the spark plugs because the odds of both going simultaneously is slim. Could it be an...

I need a speedometer for a 1982 Yamaha XS400 Heritage Special. I would like to obtain a used OEM gauge (kph) with a black face and housing. I have sourced Mike's XS website but they will not ship parts to Canada. Any suggestions or ideas?

I need to replace the master cylinder on my 1982 XS400 Heritage Special. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket brand? I need the tail light switch and lever with the cylinder.

I purchased a 1982 Yamaha XS400 Heritage Special a little over a year ago and my wife is currently riding the bike. I am curious as to why the bike only shifts up to 5th and not 6th gear. The shifter reaches firm resistance if you attempt to shift into 6th. The gearing sequence is stamped on...

After the bike warms up the idle wants to increase from 1400 rpm. I keep having to adjust the idle screw but the problem persists. I did recently install a fuel filter between the tank and the carb. I will try without the filter. Any other ideas or suggestions as to a probable cause would be...

1982 XS400 Heritage - I had some electrical work done on the bike and the signals were working fine when I picked the bike up. When I got the bike home, the right signal was working fine but when I activated the left signal, my headlight, tail light and light cluster were all flashing, and the...

I have a 1982 Yamaha XS400. The clutch is quite stiff and is difficult to engage for my wife. The cable has been lubricated and adjusted but it has only improved marginally. I assume I need to replace the cable. How difficult is this? Has anyone done this?

I would like to replace my mirrors with black, round mirrors. Can anyone suggest a brand and supplier? I did notice on some sites that you need to purchase an actual left and right mirror for yamaha's as opposed to just two mirrors that would screw on either side. Hope this thread is not...

Can anyone suggest replacement mufflers for a 1982 XS400. If so, can you provide a supplier.

Can anyone recommend replace tires (sizes/brands) for a 1982 XS400. What size is best for the front and for the back.

I need to replace the brake and clutch levers on my 1982 XS400. Can anyone recommend decent aftermarket levers and some suppliers?

I currently have the original cruiser handlebars on my 1982 XS400. I would like to replace the handlebars with a sport handlebar that is slightly more forward. Was there a sport handlebar option for this bike? Does anyone have suggestions for aftermarket options. I assume this will affect...

Does anyone know where I could get small, circular signal lights that are not LED for a 1982 xs400. I want to streamline the look of the bike by replacing the exisiting stock lights. Is there anything I need to be mindful of regarding electrical compatability with the bike?

I have a 1982 XS 400 and I am doing some minor modifications to the bike. I would like to replace the existing signal lights with smaller, rectangle/triangular lights that are not LED. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the brands of signal lights that would be compatible with this bike?

I have a 1982 XS 400 Heritage Special, and both the speedometer and tachometer are not working. The lights in the gauges function. I have replaced the speedometer cable but not the tach cable yet. Does the tach cable need to be functioning in order for the speedometer cable to function...