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Talked to an acquaintance who tends to be a better mechanic in story telling than in real life. He told me he rebuilt a xs400 using pistons from a 200cc Yamaha 1985 moto 4 atv. Anyone have any history or theories on this? I kind of have my doubts.

Switch shot craps. Part is obsolete have not been able to find an OEM replacement. Is there a switch from another bike, not a Yamaha, that will fit? Anyone know the thread size? Thanks

Am raising the tank on an 81 xs400. Has anyone removed the bung holders from the frame? I want to reuse the holders and not destroy them. There is a gap between the top of the holder and the frame big enough for a hack saw blade. However the frame flairs out and I'm afraid that would cut off...

On a 1981. Eliminated the off/run switch. In headlight where the r/w wires plugged into main harness, I tied off the hot side and connected the cold side to the brown wire coming off the ignition switch. I chose the brown wire as it is only hot when the key is on. Starter button was...

Know the difference between a Hoover and a harley? The Harley has room for two dirtbags.

For an 81 xs400. Anyone tried swapping out the worthless original carbs with a set of Honda CB carbs? This is my second xs400 and I would rather spend money on a new setup instead of wasting time on the the original non adjustable junk. This latest bike will run shorty mufflers and UNI pods...