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Of all things, I can't remember where the other side of my side stand spring goes. One half loops around the peg on the side stand, and the other side hangs somewhere on the frame - can anyone point out or show a picture of where it attaches to the frame?

I have the xs360 with the dual carb. Where does the vaccum lines from motor go on it and then the hose from under the carb go to. and is the gas line going to the left side of the carb right above the bowls? When you put this carb on the motor is it supposed to have a stupid tight fit to push...

Hello all, I am the proud new owner of an 81 XS400. I am having trouble deciding whether I want to restore or customize my new bike. Any advise or comments on which would be more beneficial? Thanks

I Started a rebuild thread :) http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7411 Hi, I have decided to pull the motor off my 79 xs and restore the bike.I have been fighting a striped oil filter case bolt for several hours now with the bolt winning. I used a monkey wrench with no luck. So then...

One word: Penetrol. I read about it here: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/refinish-sun-bleached-ikea-cha-154874 And thought about my headlight housing and gauge housing. So I picked some up. Step one: Apply with a rag. Step two: Wait 5 minutes. Step three: Remove with a fresh...

Good afternoon Gentlemen. I recently found myself a nice little xs400 on Craigslist for free. The guy was moving to Arizona and didn't have any more room in his truck for his old bike so was giving it up. I'm going to be cataloging the repairs and refurbishments here for shits and giggles. So...

Just wanted to stop trolling and start report on my progress so I can add to the galaxy of xs400 info here and the legion of people dedicated to helping others get their bike running too. Maybe cheer me on, maybe scout for some anwsers here, or maybe help me anwser some questions I have...

Hello, Had my first motorcycle fall into my lap and have been wanting to get into auto repair as a hobby for a while. This site has been the most helpful spot on the net so far, so I've joined and would like to introduce my project. I have a XS 400-J (pretty sure) along with an owners...

Hello there! A few months back, I acquired a 1982 XS400 (RJ/RK? - DOHC and single mono-shock rear suspension). It had been sitting, uncovered, under a garage overhang in someone's backyard for 3-4 years. Aside from some faded plastic bits and cobwebs, and a bit of rust in the usual vulnerable...

Ok so you guys REALLY seem to know your stuff. heres my delima. My xs is well lets just say its not quite a shiny as his cousins.... It is time for it to evole into a beautiful swan..lol My front fender is really messed it has two cracks on both sides just in front of the forks. I was going...

Hey guys, i'm new to this site, and just wanted some opinions on how to proceed on the 1982 xs-400 i bought cheap, (and in cheap condition) from a friend. I'm only 17, and i know little to nothing about motorcycles, but bear with me. the first issue i was faced with was that when the petcock was...

Hello from Dallas everybody!!! I have recently purchased a 1981 xs 400. I was researching the bike when I found this site! Anyway, this is my first bike and I am somewhat mechanically inclined. My neighbor has been riding and wrenching for years so I have got some help there. Anyway, This...

Hi, where can I find the original colors of a xs 400 of 1983. I have to repaint my gas tank. thanks :bike:

Hello, im new to this fourum so please bare with me. I bought a 1982 yamaha xs400s and i cant get it running, it sat for years so i cleaned out the carb and the gas tank, all of that is fine. it gets compression and cranks but does not start. i need some advice

I am restoring a 84 Maxim 400. I have the engine almost completely disassembled and the place that I was going to get the gasket set from now tells me that they can't get it, after telling me they could before I decided to start this project. Does anyone know any good places to order from to...

Ok so i need to take the window off because i want to get the cases anodized. How do i do it without breaking anything? Cheers!

I should probably tell you about the bike like everyone seems to do on here. YOu guys I am sure will appreciate the deal I got. As you know it is the '81 XS400SH. The great part about it is it only has 617 miles total on it. The guy I got it from had bought it brand new in 81, drove it to 617...

I'm rebuilding Mikuni BS34s and when I turned the carb over this spring fell out. Any ideas?

I need an opinion or a hundred on the front brake master cylinder for my 82 XS400. I was replacing the front brake pads, and pressing the piston back in using my patented "get a c-clamp and squeeze down on the old pad" method, when I heard a pop, and the piston slid right back with no...

Hey. How ya doin. Me? I'm fine. Great really. Yeah, it can be cold here in Canada, but the summers are hot, and it's such an empty country that there's a ton of places to ride. For a living? Well, I'm a stay at home dad. Mom always said to marry a doctor, and that worked out pretty...