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Hello all, My XS 400 DOHC has a small leak at the head gasket, so I plan to replace it. Does anyone know if this can be done without removing the engine from the frame? I've searched the forum but I couldn't find an answer to this question. And are there any other special things to remember for...

You could also remove the hose from the carbs, and set it to PRI, to see if the gasoline flows nicely. My spark plugs were quite dark, indicating a rich mixture, so the spark plugs may not be the best method to check this. Kind regards

Hi, I have actually had the same problem the last few weeks after balancing my carbs. It turned out that the fuel cock was not clean, resulting in the engine not getting enough fuel. This made the engine run lean, which generated a lot of vibrations. Maybe this is also your case.

Hey guys, does anyone know where the canceller for the turn signals is located on a XS 400 SECA? Mine do not auto cancel and I wanted to see if it was unplugged by a previous owner. Edit: I have found it, it is under the fuel tank

Thanks I'm quite happy with it. It was a steal for 750 euros

I don't think is a Maxim ;). It has a 6 speed btw.

Monoschock under the seat. But is does have the round headlight and the round blinkers of the first gen XS400

Those are nice bikes! Mine is from 1982, I think it's a pretty early one since the framenumber is quite low

Thanks for the reply! I've actually found a nice XS400 SECA, so with the DOHC, which runs very good on the highway.

Hello all, I was looking to buy my first motorcycle, and I've landed on a Yamaha XS 360 or a BMW r65. I plan to use it as a commuter bike, so some highway use will be needed. Does a Yamaha XS 360 handle speeds around 60 to 80 mph? Unfortunately, I can't get a higher powered motorcycle due to...