Bugeater
XS400 Member
Hey Guys! So recently I picked up a 1979 XS400 project bike for the old man and myself to restore.
I have been riding for a few years and have gotten more into the wrenching side of things lately. I wanted to learn how to do a basic rebuild on a fairly basic motor and found this little XS in a guys basement that got it years ago and never got around to getting her running. $300 later I had my project
I called the old man and told him not to make any plans for his free time as I would be using it up getting him to help me! Only one problem. I work out of town and will only have a week to work on this with him.
He is a little more savvy with this sort of stuff and with a his help and a little help from you folks out there I'm hoping I can learn how to do this!!
So without further adieu......
Question number one: What parts do you recommend I buy?
- I understand I will not know for sure until I open up the engine what parts are needed but she has 51,000 KMS on her and has been sitting a while. That coupled with my time constraints means I would like to order the parts now so I have what I need. I don't mind buying a few parts and if they are not needed just keeping them for next time. I already bought a full gasket set but can you guys recommend anything else I might need right off the bat?
Question number two: Where do you guys get your parts?
- I have done a bit of reading and this is what I have come up with....
www.partzilla.com
www.cmsnl.com
www.Mikesxs.com
www.jcwhitney.com
www.xs650direct.com
Question number three: Any other suggestions? and what is your favorite?
-I know some of those are more for the XS650 but some carry parts for the XS400.
I will take as many pics as I can while we get into this and any advice as we go would be greatly appreciated. Thanx Guys!!!
I have been riding for a few years and have gotten more into the wrenching side of things lately. I wanted to learn how to do a basic rebuild on a fairly basic motor and found this little XS in a guys basement that got it years ago and never got around to getting her running. $300 later I had my project
I called the old man and told him not to make any plans for his free time as I would be using it up getting him to help me! Only one problem. I work out of town and will only have a week to work on this with him.
He is a little more savvy with this sort of stuff and with a his help and a little help from you folks out there I'm hoping I can learn how to do this!!
So without further adieu......
Question number one: What parts do you recommend I buy?
- I understand I will not know for sure until I open up the engine what parts are needed but she has 51,000 KMS on her and has been sitting a while. That coupled with my time constraints means I would like to order the parts now so I have what I need. I don't mind buying a few parts and if they are not needed just keeping them for next time. I already bought a full gasket set but can you guys recommend anything else I might need right off the bat?
Question number two: Where do you guys get your parts?
- I have done a bit of reading and this is what I have come up with....
www.partzilla.com
www.cmsnl.com
www.Mikesxs.com
www.jcwhitney.com
www.xs650direct.com
Question number three: Any other suggestions? and what is your favorite?
-I know some of those are more for the XS650 but some carry parts for the XS400.
I will take as many pics as I can while we get into this and any advice as we go would be greatly appreciated. Thanx Guys!!!