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that a good point engine over heat because i stop n go and keep repeating. So if in that case what could cause smoke and smell like plastic burn i looked through but don't see sign of burn or melt

Thanks XSCHRIS will try that

There a problem with my 1980 XS400 original I use this bike for delivery flyer for my handyman job,anyway while i went mail box by mail box engine went off and I noticed that there are smoke came out under seat near fuel tank smell like plastic burn I guess could be short circuit, I try...

got it figure out now after took it apart. there a piece of wire retention bracket loose and drop in there sometime it bounce and contact to switch wiring that cause short circuit and starter start....Thank for all your help

so Sly409....can i put lubricate oil in start button to reduce jammed is that going to cause trouble

and Yes you get it right

Thank Sly409....I will take it a part to see what happen. What is harness? that you have mention

I just bought 1980 XS400 bike was very good condition I rode for 200 miles so far. but now there a problem i turn on ignition key and on switch not event press start button starter start right away and continue running while engine on I've to switch to off and try to keep press start switch in...

What type of handle bar you installed on this bike

I found sr400 seat on ebay but im not sure is sr400 and xs400 is the same model but called it difference. Just wonder if it going to fit xs400 1980

where do you get your seat..