McAwesome
XS400 Member
Hey everybody I'll start off by saying that this is my first post, but i have been using this site as a helpful resource to this point, and I am thankful it exists.
I purchased my first motorcycle, a 1978 Yamaha xs400, in January. Well aware that it wasn't running great at the time.
Basically, I can ride it for maybe a mile before it starts to sputter out and quit. Then i can start it back up a minute later.
My dad and I have been working on it for a few weeks now. Neither of us are great when it comes to these things, but we can usually manage.
Battery is new.
Coils tested good.
Points are new.
Gap is set.
Oil is new.
I'm just wondering if anybody had any idea where we could go from here?
If it's getting into the realm of something too advanced for two untrained people to handle, please let me know.
If more information is needed let me know. Spring is here and I'm very anxious.
Thanks!
P.S. I'm new to this so take it easy on me.
I purchased my first motorcycle, a 1978 Yamaha xs400, in January. Well aware that it wasn't running great at the time.
Basically, I can ride it for maybe a mile before it starts to sputter out and quit. Then i can start it back up a minute later.
My dad and I have been working on it for a few weeks now. Neither of us are great when it comes to these things, but we can usually manage.
Battery is new.
Coils tested good.
Points are new.
Gap is set.
Oil is new.
I'm just wondering if anybody had any idea where we could go from here?
If it's getting into the realm of something too advanced for two untrained people to handle, please let me know.
If more information is needed let me know. Spring is here and I'm very anxious.
Thanks!
P.S. I'm new to this so take it easy on me.