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  1. RKrag
    Thread

    Voltage at coils?

    Hi, I messure 11.4 volts at my coils with the ignition on, and motor off. Battery messures 12.7v Im having troubles with my right cylinder not...
    Thread by: RKrag, Mar 18, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
  2. BambinoFan
    Thread

    Starter won't stop

    Had trouble starting my bike figured "hey I should start with the battery." Lo and behold it started amazing. But I heard some weird tumbling...
    Thread by: BambinoFan, Aug 13, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
  3. djMaldoror
    Thread

    Charging system advice, battery is overcharging, sulphur smell...

    Hi gang! Newbie here, first post so go easy on me ;) I'm a metalsmith, not an electrician, and I bought an '81 XS400 Special just a few months...
    Thread by: djMaldoror, Jul 22, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
  4. Denverdean1
    Thread

    Battery dies after a while

    My battery stays at 12.5v for good while when riding and then stops charging randomly leaving me stranded. The stator is good and has new wires. I...
    Thread by: Denverdean1, May 5, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: The Garage
  5. Ivan Mihajlovski
    Thread

    Regulator and Kickstart alternatives

    Hi, I have XS400 Special 1980. I bought a new battery and after 2-3 days of riding, battery dies, the starter doesn't have enough power to spin...
    Thread by: Ivan Mihajlovski, Nov 17, 2020, 25 replies, in forum: The Garage
  6. Jamps
    Thread

    Question about replacing batteries

    Hey everyone, I'm super new to this forum and super new to the XS400. I recently picked up a 1979 XS400F and the battery is real old, and real...
    Thread by: Jamps, Sep 14, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: The Garage
  7. Bradley Adam Lay
    Thread

    Xs400 not regulating

    I know i've read threw most of the posts about this, but I just don't understand what is going on. Help me out? The skinny: From engine: Black -...
    Thread by: Bradley Adam Lay, Aug 20, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
  8. Bradley Adam Lay
    Thread

    Regulator rectifier confusion.

    Heylo. The skinny: I built a cafe racer, eitrd from scratch, burnt out two batteries. I have a combo reg/rec purchased from Ricks. My...
    Thread by: Bradley Adam Lay, Jul 20, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
  9. Winnipeg_79_XS400
    Thread

    Another battery question

    For all the info, please can someone tell me what the stock battery is for the 1979 XS400? I want stock, nothing smaller. Cheers
    Thread by: Winnipeg_79_XS400, Apr 10, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: The Garage
  10. Hottoddy230
    Thread

    runs and then dies + more

    Okay to start off I just want to let everyone know that I am brand spanking new to motorcycles but I am fairly mechanically savvy. So to start, I...
    Thread by: Hottoddy230, Apr 6, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: The Garage
  11. Ezetman
    Thread

    Got an antigravity battery. How do I extend cables to it?

    Hi, I searched for a cable extension thread elsewhere in the forums but couldn't find one so I thought I'd ask everyone. How did you guys manage...
    Thread by: Ezetman, Nov 11, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: The Garage
  12. butterbeats
    Thread

    Brand new battery dies if I dont ride every day??

    Brand new battery dies if I don't ride every day?? I can usually get it going after physically kickstarting it. Running the bike will charge the...
    Thread by: butterbeats, Aug 2, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: The Garage
  13. Monowakari
    Thread

    Battery levels

    [ATTACH] Time for new battery or can I just top 'er up with distilled water? Apparently <1 year old as of PO. All the levels are way different...
    Thread by: Monowakari, May 28, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
  14. Monowakari
    Thread

    Battery Help

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    Thread by: Monowakari, May 17, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: The Garage
  15. blink5625
    Thread

    Electrical/Battery/Engine Won't Turn Over?

    Looking for some help. The saga starts two years ago: I was really happy scooting around on my 81 XS400 Special. I rode it for about 6 months......
    Thread by: blink5625, Apr 18, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
  16. jmhuff2
    Thread

    Battery Size?

    Does anyone know the size of battery for 1980 XS400? Group number or anything will help! Thanks!
    Thread by: jmhuff2, Jun 22, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: The Garage
  17. Allissa Subasavage
    Thread

    What Next... The Weather Is Getting Nicer..

    1980Xs400 Special Alright. So original owner swore it ran fine last Summer-October. Get it home, battery seems dead, so just charged it. Let it...
    Thread by: Allissa Subasavage, Apr 6, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: The Garage
  18. blabla
    Thread

    Is it possible to remove all extra electrical components?!

    Hey Everybody! I was just wondering if it's possible to run a 1981 XS400 without the battery and all other associated components (ignition...
    Thread by: blabla, Jan 19, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
  19. chrispunk
    Thread

    small battery for button start

    hey, so I'm after a smaller battery i can fit on soho but still keep the button start. any one had any luck with this? i found a few options and...
    Thread by: chrispunk, Dec 3, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: The Garage
  20. robbiecampbellsoup
    Thread

    Charging problem diagnostics (bike died on the way home)

    Hey Folks, I just picked up a 1983 Maxim XS400 from a nice fellow locally - it rode decently well on a test ride and the price was pretty good so...
    Thread by: robbiecampbellsoup, Jul 17, 2014, 17 replies, in forum: The Garage
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