kick start

Hey folks, I am new to the xs world but picked up an 81 400 to bastardize for use at Mad Max events because I read you can add a kick start to it (my pull start Predator 212 powered CB500 wasn’t cutting it in the desert) because I want the back up and reliability of a mechanical starting...

Hello! I’m new to this page but had some questions. I recently got a 1978 Yamaha 400. I believe it’s an XS however, the title doesn’t say and from my knowledge it was custom build found at an estate sale. It’s extremely hard for me to kick over so I’m looking at my options of converting into...

Hello all! I'm looking for a new kick start. Broke the clamp that the lever fit onto. Found one that fits an xs500, wondering if that will be compatible on my 77 400 model. The description lists model fitments, which doesn't include xs400, but thought somebody here may know if it would be...

Hi All, Have been using this forum for a few months but only just made an account - because I ran into a problem. Hoping for some insight - I love to learn so bring on the knowledge! I bought my first bike, a 1980 xs400s, in July. Classic story: it had been sitting in a garage unused for...

Just put it all back together, to note another dumb electrical bug, loose ground clips under the headlamp and mystery short to ground somewhere I have yet to trace. No big deal I can fix the turn signals later... A blown fuse actually caused my brake lights to stay full on and keep the horn from...

Can i do this? Has anyone else done it already? I would really like to have a kickstart on the bike for those times where it doesn't feel like cranking.

I was riding my 1977 xs400 and suddenly the was a small lurch and the engine died. When the electric starter is actuated, it sounds as though the starter motor is spinning without any load. The kick starter moves smoothly and oddly easily. I removed a spark plug and put a thumb over the opening...