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Hi folks, I've posted about this issue in someone else's thread but was thinking it might deserve its own. I own an XS400 L Maxim 1984. I've been living with a manageable oil leak for the past 6000 miles, until I decided to investigate it. The leak is coming from the clutch push rod seal, what...

Bought my first xs400 yesterday for my gf to learn to ride on and have been trying to get it run and was taking the spark plugs out and who ever worked on it last time decided that they need to be at 100ft/lbs and on the hole is stripped , I believe the best way would be to take the cylinder...

My concerns have been resolved. Thanks Mototrooper!

Hi there, I'm looking to swap my current street-tires to a more dual-purpose tire. There are a lot of fire/logging roads around my area, and I'd like the ability to safely explore them, while still maintaining good traction/mileage on the street (in both rain and shine). My motorcycle is a...

So I just picked up my very first bike today for free from an older lady whose husband passed some time back. She said it had sat in the yard for a number of years since his passing. She had no idea where the key or title for it was, or even what model year it is. I found two identical 9 digit...

Hey everyone, Just got my M2 license here in Ontario and looking at bikes. Whatever I buy will be my first bike purchase ever!! Just looked at a bike I think has a lot of potential… a 1981 Yamaha XS400. I'm adding about 40+ pictures for you experts to let me know what you think. Hopefully you...

Bear with me, The idea is for suggestions and advice here, not, "lets be practical kid, you cant do this." :thumbsup: Converting from solo seat (with fairly chopped frame) to enough room for up to a 2 hour trip through vancouver island (<90kmh with twisties and highway stretches) with the gf...