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    1977 XS400 front master cyclnder replacement

    Hello All 1977 XS400, 11K miles The ask: What font master cylinder replacement do you recommend for my motorcycle? The details: The original front master cylinder was corroded beyond repair. I bought two types of replacement master cylinders, one 16mm bore and another 12mm bore. They are the...
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    Replacement Front Brake Master Cylinder

    Hello, 1978 XS400, 12K miles The original front master cylinder was completely seized when I bought it. I did a quick search for a generic replacement ($20) and installed it. I bled the brakes as much as I could, even used a suction pump at the bleed valve to get every tiny bit of air out. The...
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    Two-to-one Carburetor Conversion

    Hello. 1978 XS400, 9.5K - restoration project. Has anyone done a two-to-one carburetor conversion on an XS400? I'm considering doing that and using a single VM34 carburetor. Any advice or pointing me in the right direction is greatly appreciated. The main question I have is if a two-to-one...
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    Clutch Plates Replacement

    Hello. 1978 XS400, 9.5K - restoration project. Searched the forums but couldn't quite find an answer to a specific question I had. I'm getting ready to replace the clutch plates and friction discs. The only thing I wasn't sure of is what gear should the motorcycle be in? Is neutral fine? Also...
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