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I had the bike running for a while then as I revved the throttle, I head a loud clicking noise and the bike cut off. Turns out there was an oil leak in the bottom of the engine and there was little oil in it.:banghead::(:wtf::yikes::eek::doh:I hope the engine isnt damaged. Mechanic said it...

Tried to hook the bike up to my car and no start. Lights didn't even come on. Car was turned off and my bike was seeming like it was trying to turn over when I attached the negative cable to the negative on my bike. I feel like its a charging issue. I'll attempt the rewire from the how to thread...

Just want to know of you's preferences on tires. I have a bald set of Cheng Shin tires and spoke rims with drum bakes. What are some good and cheap options as Iam converting to mags and discs.

I'll try and post pics. Anyone know how to counteract this?

A guide on here says go 2 sizes up. Wanted to know if that was true. Going with stock air filters as well

I figure I might as well ask away, although I'll be sure to use the search box more. Do I need a fuel shutoff and fuel filter? Are they beneficial? Dude at the parts store told me the stock xs400 doesn't come with either. I took the petcock off and the shutoff was dirty so I took it off-...

Hey everyone, Your favorite newb here, Juju400. I've been reading this site trying to decide whether I want to go with pod filters or stock air boxes. The foam in my old air boxes was pretty beat up but I feel like buying new ones will save me time and money from refoaming the old ones. Idk...

This website chinonthetank.com has a great article on getting a title and tags for an old vehicle. http://www.chinonthetank.com/2014/04/get-a-title-with-a-vermont-registration/ Assuming you didn't steal it or the person who sold it too you didn't steal it. ; )

Hi guys : ) ! If you have seen my previous posts or know me on here, you know that I was having trouble getting a spark plug thread out of the engine. Super headache : (. Im happy to say that I finally got it out!! Before, I was frustrated that I couldn't figure out some stuff and I said some...

Close to getting the bike running just need those two. Getting spark plug out engine soon and will posts pics.

What's up friends? I've finally decided to man up and fill my battery with acid! No burns! No major spills! No problems! In hindsight, I'm happy that those people on that one thread told me to man up and just go for it. Thanks, you all! Now, we're making progress. The lights now come on but only...

Not really building the best reputation on here but I'm looking forward to changing that. I am going to be humble and open to any help I can get. I also need to post more pics to show you guys my progress. If anyone can send me the link to an owner's manual for the 78' it would be greatly...

I came to this site because I just bought a 78 yamaha xs400 not to long ago and I thought I could get some insight on the restoration process. None. The bike has problems and any help someone could offer would be awesome. First off, I have a broken spark plug thread stuck in the cylinder head. I...

Broken spark plug in cylinder head. How can I get this out? It's really bugging me that this is keeping me from making progress on the bike. I've been reading I same that using penetrating oil might work or heating it up and then cooling it down might work? Advice please. I want to have this...

Hi, folks. I'm new to XS-400.com. I recently bought my first bike, 78' XS-400, and I'm trying to get it running. The bike is in good shape however, there are a few things I have to do to get it running. I have clean the carbs, change the battery, change the spark plugs, install a front brake...