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Hi folks, Trying to get my bike MOT ready ASAP!! However im having trouble with the indicator. Left works perfectly however at idle the right does not flash at all, it lights up but no flashing, then when I rev the engine it begins to flash... Does anyone know where I should start looking to...

So the last few times I have been out it runs fine then about 5 minutes into the ride the bike will start to run really badly, no throttle response, sounds like its only firing on one cylinder then cuts out completely. thats with the petcock on the "on" setting. If i then put it to the "prime"...

Hi, hope somebody can help. I was out today on the XS400 and as I slowed at traffic lights the bike cut out. I managed to get it going but a mile or so down the road it did it again. When I got home and removed the plugs they were really sooty and black, the left one slightly more than the...

I am having some problems with my indicators. It wont signal left unless I flick it right first. once I have cancelled the signal I will have to repeat the process, anyone know what is causing this? Thanks, Sam.

Tried starting my 1980 XS400 yesterday after it had sat for a few weeks and it just wouldn't fire up. plenty of power turning it over and spark plugs are wet so its getting fuel. Could it be an electrical problem? what are the first things to test? Thanks, Sam

There is a knocking/tapping when my engine is running which sounds like it is coming from the underside of the tank, you can hear it in this video. Just wondered if this is normal for these bikes? Thanks, Sam. :bike:

Hi, I am having some trouble with my clutch and could do with some pointers. When adjusting the cable it either doesn't engage enough and goes straight into gear, meaning the bike stalls or the clutch slips while riding. Is this just a question of a new clutch cable or a new clutch (bike has...

So, About 2 months ago my Dad and I rescued a 1980 XS400 Special II From a shed in Scotland. It is an american (Denver, Colorado) import with 4300 miles on the clock, brought to the UK 7 years ago but never registered and has sat in sheds around the country ever since. Since getting it we have...