jake21
XS400 Member
Hey guys. My name's Jake (hence Jake21)
I just picked up my first 1980 XS400, and im having some issues. When I initially got it, the ignition functioned fine, the clutch worked ok, and it was able to go into gear no problem, but the battery was super low. I replaced the battery, and everything worked ok (besides for the handelbar starter, which never worked, ive always had to kickstart it). My friend who knows bikes came over to help me with some of the noise that was going on in the starter. Right before he left, he showed me how to use the key to lock the bike. After he left, I tried to unlock the wheel, and suceeded, but when i fullly turned the key, there was no power to the bike. No lights, horn, nothing. I tested the battery, its fine. Im thinking i need to replace something in the igntion, but im unsure what Im looking for. Anyone have this issue before?
Thanks a bunch.
Good to be part of the group.
Have some mercy by the way, I am a newbie!
I just picked up my first 1980 XS400, and im having some issues. When I initially got it, the ignition functioned fine, the clutch worked ok, and it was able to go into gear no problem, but the battery was super low. I replaced the battery, and everything worked ok (besides for the handelbar starter, which never worked, ive always had to kickstart it). My friend who knows bikes came over to help me with some of the noise that was going on in the starter. Right before he left, he showed me how to use the key to lock the bike. After he left, I tried to unlock the wheel, and suceeded, but when i fullly turned the key, there was no power to the bike. No lights, horn, nothing. I tested the battery, its fine. Im thinking i need to replace something in the igntion, but im unsure what Im looking for. Anyone have this issue before?
Thanks a bunch.
Good to be part of the group.
Have some mercy by the way, I am a newbie!