YamahaRob
XS400 New Member
I have an 82 xs400 maxim. Bike starts and runs great.
The problem with it is when I'm riding. The throttle seems really touchy and jerky. It's very hard to keep a constant speed. Seems like it is always either accelerating or decelerating. when you play with the throttle (while riding) it seems like the bike is bucking . Feels like an engine with a loose motor mount.
There is also a very loud whine when decelerating and it feels as if the bike is slowing down too fast almost as if the starter is engaged. Is a stuck starter even possible? Are the starters in these bikes like a car (having a solenoid)?
I have checked the chain. tightened it, loosened it. check the gears. checked for play at the drive shaft.
I suspect transmission problems. Your thoughts?
The problem with it is when I'm riding. The throttle seems really touchy and jerky. It's very hard to keep a constant speed. Seems like it is always either accelerating or decelerating. when you play with the throttle (while riding) it seems like the bike is bucking . Feels like an engine with a loose motor mount.
There is also a very loud whine when decelerating and it feels as if the bike is slowing down too fast almost as if the starter is engaged. Is a stuck starter even possible? Are the starters in these bikes like a car (having a solenoid)?
I have checked the chain. tightened it, loosened it. check the gears. checked for play at the drive shaft.
I suspect transmission problems. Your thoughts?