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The state I live in does not require turn signals so I opted for taking them off in the front of my '81 XS400. Now that I did this the electric start won't work. When I turn the key on my neutral light lights up but the electric start won't fire. Is there a possible ground I removed that is...
Thanks. The back end lines up well but that pic doesn't show the gap between the front and the tank. Still not sure what I will be doing there to make it look better. Any ideas out there?
Yes I moved the shaft back and forth several times in the process of replacing that seal. I am no mechanic but I'm willing to try and repair it myself. Any idea where I find the correct gasket? What oil do you recommend? Is there a schematic I can look at that will give me an idea of what...
I have an '81 XS400. I just ripped the old one out with a pick and some needle nose pliers. Then slid a new one on and set it with a deep well socket that was the same diameter. I did shift the bike without the wheel moving while changing out the seal. It was in neutral and I didn't want the...
I replaced my gear shift oil seal this afternoon. That repair went as planned but when I reassembled everything the bike now won't shift. The shift lever just sits in one spot and doesn't engage the transmission. What did I do? How do I fix it?
Wanting to put some aftermarket air cleaners on my '81 XS400. Any suggestions on brands/models that would fit properly? Also would the cards need to be turned after installing these?
Hello new to the forum here and don't know anything about motorcycles. But I do know I want a cafe racer style bike so I'm going to try and do this myself. One thing I don't like on the XS400 I recently purchased is the tiny front wheel/tire combo. Would like something bigger than what's...