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Ordered a brand new motion pro speedometer cable for my 1980 xs but I don't know how to affix it into the hub. Would an o-ring suffice or should I get a clip, and if so, what kind of clip? Thanks!

looking at throttle housings and they are single or double pull? I dont know what this means? for my xs400 which do i need or does it matter..? thanks

hey guys, finally got my bike up and running (1976 XS360)... and now another hiccup has decided to emerge:banghead: my turn signals worked awesome before my first ever start up and test drive. after i took it around the block. no signals :wtf: what I know 1.every piece of electrical was...

my 82 xs400 heritage handle bars are wabbly as heck, im sure i just need to replace the rubber washer/spacers. my bike didnt come with any sort of manual, so im looking for the part numbers so i can order them. can anyone be of help??? thanks

Anyone know if the xs400 handlebar mount on the top tree the same Center to center as an xs650? I want to use a set of riserless bars that are made for a xs650. Does anyone have a measurement for the 400? The xs650 is 3.93″ center to center

Hey All. 82 DOHC During my restore last year, I pulled the tach cable and low and behold, the PO had removed the actual cable from inside the sleeve. I got a new cable assembly from another member here and when I went to install, it appear's that the PO sheared off the bolt #5 in the attached...

Trying to mount a custom single speedo on my 83 maxim 400, but the speedo cable wont clear the headlight bezel or key switch. Was thinking of getting a 90 degree cable adapter, which looks expensive according to ebay... wondering if anyone has ever gone this route? Looking for any tips or ideas...

One step forward two steps back: My electric start wouldn't work for the longest time - I finally replaced the solenoid and now when I reconnect the battery it sparks a lot as I put on the negative terminal and the bike starts to turn over without the key even in the ignition....ideas??

Did a search and didn't find a definitive answer, especially for the tach ratio. What are the drive ratios for the XS400? Specifically, a '77 XS400D?

Hey guys. Got a new battery in my bike. Last time I tried to start it when on a jumper, it ran and sparked great! Strong and steady. Thing is, I have a new battery, voltage reading great, I press start and the starter turns over strong, but their is absolutely no spark! From either side. Tried...

Hey all i am looking to see if anyone has any experience, or even better pictures of the mikes xs clipons installed. I think i like the look of having the bar come directly out of the fork rather than looking like it is attached to the side of the fork. I know it has been brought up but i am...

I need to replace a mirror, anyone know if this will work with the threads on a 400? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks. https://www.mikesxs.net/product/16-4655.html

Got my main bracket fabbed up for my forward controls. I used 7/8 O.D. DOM tubing for the outer controls, and 5/8 O.D. for the inner sleeves. The pivots for the shifter and brake I put on the lathe and took a couple thousandths off the inner I.D. so they wouldn't bind and I had room for grease...

Hi everyone! Just bought an 82 XS400 Maxim two weeks ago. Love it so far. The original owner had it sitting in a barn for about 25 years, and the p.o. cleaned it up and got it running again. It still has under 5000km on it!! This is my first bike, but I'm up for tinkering. The Maxim is a lot...

So I am seriously thinking about buying an xs400 from a guy down the road who has converted it into a bobber. It looks and sounds really good..but the downside is that there are no electrics (ie lights, speedo) i'm attaching a picture of it but essentially wanted to know how hard it would be to...

Hello everyone, I am new to the motorcycling world and recently picked up my first bike a 1980 XS400!!! The motorcycle bug first bit me when my extremely nice cousin let me ride (after a bit of begging of course) his brand new yamaha yz125 dirt bike, right away I knew this was a sport for me. So...

soo after my faulty speedo gear made the needle striking around finally it broke today actually im looking for something can bolt-on and plug-&-play without major modification, and I'm trying to mimic a "Honda CB400 superfour" look(pics included in attachment),which has a softer, round looking...

I'm thoroughly enjoying reading you guys' posts and looking at the pictures. I have a few questions about wiring and relocation of controls/switches. After looking at the wiring diagrams, am I to understand that if I want to relocate my switches and gauges from my handlebars, all I really need...

I was just curious, I love the clean handlebars look with as little as possible on them...but where does it all go? I'm looking for ideas about where to re-route things and mount things and move things. I have an 84 XS400, and of course it is loaded with all the usuals, so I want to clean it...

These pics are from the brake hand side of my bike. I'm trying to extract that *&!!$@&*! screw and I'm not sure now if it's reverse threaded or not. (I've been "going right" using a screw extractor to get it out but it wouldn't budge.) It looks like the original part (that break fluid...