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Discussion in 'The Garage' started by onebigbyrd, Feb 16, 2023.

  1. Feb 16, 2023 #1
    onebigbyrd

    onebigbyrd XS400 Member

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    my xs400 2ehas a dipstick but can i install an 81 xs side cover so ity will have sight glass
     
    onebigbyrd, Feb 16, 2023
    onebigbyrd, Feb 16, 2023
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  2. Feb 17, 2023 #2
    CaptChrome

    CaptChrome XS400 Addict

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    The engine case looks basically the same, and the same right side cover gasket (Yamaha part 1L9-15451-10-00) is used for the 1978 XS400-2E and the 1981 XS400H/SH. I'd think there is very little risk that it wouldn't work.
     
    CaptChrome, Feb 17, 2023
    CaptChrome, Feb 17, 2023
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  3. Mar 1, 2023 #3
    xschris

    xschris XS400 Guru Top Contributor

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    I would stick with the center stand and dip stick. A much more accurate reading for the oil. I had four bikes with the site glass and dipsticks in them and all showed a different level in the glass, even tho all had the same level on the stick.
     
    xschris, Mar 1, 2023
    xschris, Mar 1, 2023
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