Recent content by 03danpad

hey all, recently acquired an unfinished xs250 which I am turning straight around due to time constraints as I’m building a xs650. Only thing I have done is pick up new battery to ensure a strong spark. Compression tested at 150psi in both cylinders, good spark but won’t start (not even...

Hi all, I'm putting my 77' XS400 up for sale due to running out of funds and needing a road going "ready to go" motorbike. Approx 14,000 miles on the clock MOT until April 2016 Currently not running Work Carried out as follows - Frame + Tank Blasted and painted Brakes...

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Okay great. So it will still start with the electric start? I.e. it doesn't use the same mechanism as the kick start? Excuse my ignorance I really don't have a clue! Thanks again!

Hi all really stuck! Went to re-install the kick start today on my 77 xs400 and the part of the internal mechanism has snapped! It looks like it's been welded on pretty poorly by someone. What can I do? Can it operate on an electric start only? Really am stuck here thanks in advance

Hello, yes I still have it. I have since sold the stock dials however. Thanks, Dan

Hi all! I'm hoping someone can give me some advice. I'm having a nightmare with the wiring on my 1977 xs400d. The bike does not have a harness atm. I am looking to buy one from eBay. I can pick up a 77 harness for around £50 but I've also seen a 77 xs360 harness for about half the price...

Morning, I am looking for offers for my 1977 Yamaha XS400D - 12,000 miles on the engine. Unfinished as run out of funds - things I have done. Frame/ Tank, shot blasted and sprayed Brakes and carbs shot blasted Forks rebuilt Full Carb re-build Brand new Avon tyres Cobra/Hel Brake...

Hi all, Pretty new to this so forgive me if I'm being thick... I have a 77 xs400 that I'm in the process of restoring to a cafe racer. I am looking to get some new dials for it, not wanting to spend too much but just want to tidy the front up... I am looking on ebay as "universal...