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I finally found a pair of XS360 rims. As far as i've worked out from google, they should work on the 400. But i figured i would ask here before ordering something from the other side of the earth. Will these with small modifications fit my XS400 1982 special? I have disk front and drum back...

Seemed to be simply adjusting the points - quick answer from my part, hehe. I've been searching to forum on front end swaps. But haven't really found any answers and thought i'd try here. My front fork is absolutely wasted, it's both terrible and hilarious to ride. Is there a front end that...

Long time, but lots of seeing has been done. So i've done loads of work on my XS and worked out problems. The other day i switched the breaker points and the engine sounded like brand new, went great! Though the recent 2-3 times after that when i have fired her up shes gone great on the right...

Thanks for the tip! Anything else besides a drum hub you need to convert from disc?

You think a front rim from an early RD would work? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-RD350-A-B-Poss-1972-Used-Front-Wheel-C-W-Brake-Disc-/400642469342?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item5d4826edde http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251454558979

Hm, okay. So what are my options if i want to keep the front disc? Btw, do you have any build threads here? :)

Well that about explains it! Nice keeping a bike for that long, hoping this one will become similar for me. I'm really into spoked wheels (like the rest of the world) and I've been in searching the bay. Seems like the rare XS250 hubs will be required if you just wanna put on a pair of spoked...

Many thanks! Just out of curiosity, how does one become such a pro on XS400?

Well, atleast it's cheaper then - even though adjusting it can be hard as i understood it. Any difference in seats between '79 and '82? Considering buying this base...

Wild guess - these are the breakers? Any reason someone would want to convert a SOHC with TCI back to breakers?

Ah, so it does have points then? The number is 4G5-015780.

Thanks man, good to know. Was thinking about switching to two pods, but that's in the future. This is what i want right? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XS-400-SH-Special-SOHC-4G5-1981-Tacho-cable-/150761212356?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item231a1189c4

Speaking of tachos (i get hungry every time i use that word), any tips on nice aftermarket instruments that are easy to match to the existing fitting?

What a looker, great work!

Wouldn't be surprised if one of the PO didn't use the tacho and just plugged the hole for some reason. Probably just some glue or something in the way. But thanks, now i know what to fix! Here's one from the left side.

It's amazing how good I am at taking pictures of the bike from the right side, but so terrible at taking them from the left. I'm pretty certain it's not a DOHC. But I'll get back with pictures (just got out of the basement garage and can't return atm). But regarding tachometer, is this where...

Okay, thanks! Thought i had gotten my hand on a service manual for the '82 SE, but it didn't look the same. When I'm checking eBay alot of stuff is categorised into "82-84 DOHC", is the SE one of the bikes that didn't get a new motor with DOHC? Well, that's another thing i better get my...

I got a bit unsure about to what I'd actually bought and didn't entirely trust the registration papers, so i double checked and through the fram reg made sure i actually had a XS400 SE '82 on my hands. But I'm having trouble finding a service manual that I'm confident is right - anyone that can...

Hehe, yeah :D I'm not really bothered by tire size. But i can basicly pick up XS250 wheels and disk hubs and it will match?

After a few weeks of searching i found my new project - a XS400 Special from 1982. The previous owner began on a Flat Tracker path and I'm going to continue along the same path. There's a bit that needs fixing before it will go through a swedish inspection, mostly easier stuff (the back wheel is...