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  1. abobber91

    Help with valve check on maxim 400 dohc?

    Im reading the manual but I'm having trouble getting accurate readings for the valve clearances. I'm unsure as to what the position of the cam lobes should be. i know its supposed to be opposite of the bucket. But if I point the cam lobe exactly opposite the bucket it doesn't line up with the...
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    Wanted - Rear fender with tail light DOHC MAXIM

    Rear fender and tail light for my 1982 maxim 400. mines broken beyond repair.
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    Stuck on electrical problem in wire harness

    DOHC My starter button won't get the solenoid to crank the starter, BUT when i hit the start button, the head light cuts out like its supposed to so I don't think theres an electrical issue at the starter button. It all worked perfectly fine a couple days ago, but after taping up some of the...
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    How to jet a stock maxim 400 with pods?

    Sorry if this has been discussed before, I couldn't find any exact answers. :shrug: I'm on a tight budget and am trying to figure out how to re-jet my maxim 400 without having to buy a selection of jet sizes I took the air box out because its cracked and the air intake boots are useless...
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    For Sale - Maxim 400 - Arizona $250 obo.

    Engine cranks good, starter is still good. Wirings still all intact - all lights & blinkers work. Brakes need work. Needs new gas cap and ignition switch. Center spring suspension needs work. The whole bike is there and in good condition. The seat is perfect. Asking $250 (or best offer) if...
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    Bad also somewhat sudden oil leak?

    Just noticed this morning for the first time there is wet oil around the engine top. I don't think its done this in the past. what could this be?? Bad gasket? It looks like its mostly coming out of the exhaust valve tappet covers. You can see how the heat sink ribs are all wet from the oil
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    Wanted - back blinker rubber/damper for xs400 2e

    Need the rubber gasket o-ring damper thing that secures the blinker (flasher) to the frame of the bike. just need 1
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    Wanted - xs400 2e rear fairing

    Any condition as long as not cracked too much
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    ordered new pilot jets, they look different than the ones i already had

    I specifically ordered 42.5 Pilot Jet. Bought from powersportsplus through the carb diagram for my bike model. These are the jets i got in the mail, labeled as 42.5 pilot jet. They are smooth with no holes on the side These are what the jets look like that i have now: also labeled as...
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    clutch feels like its not engaging in 5th gear

    My xs400 2-e will drive fine on every gear except for 5th gear. As soon as i try to shift into 5th gear, it feels like im reving in neutral. So I then shift up to 6th gear and theres a slight tick noise that happens and then im driving fine in 6th gear. This happens every single time I shift...
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    Exhaust pipes vibrate (noise) when rpm's are high (78 xs400 2-e)

    They will vibrate almost every time the rpm's are higher than about 3 or 4k. During acceleration from a stop light, it feels like when it starts to vibrate, thats the time to shift up a gear. The vibration then stops when my rpm's decrease because I shifted up, but will then start to vibrate...
  12. abobber91

    Wanted - 1978 XS400 2-E **Seat with rear fairing**right bar switch**Also Air Intake Boots**

    Looking for the seat with the rear fairing piece. Doesn't have to be in perfect condition. (Preferably slightly worn to match the rest of the slightly worn fairings and tank) Also need a right handle bar switch with a working kill switch Need a good replacement set of the air...
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    Wanted - Pilot air jet (1978 xs400 2-e)

    2A2-14172-34-00 PILOT JET,AIR #170 I have a 1978 XS400 2-E The left carburetor is missing this piece. Pilot air jet I will be happy to pay money for this piece (This isn't a picture of my carburetor, but circled is the exact piece I need.
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    Bike has about 13k miles. Low compression, 100ish psi for both cylinders. Bore??

    1978 Yamaha XS400-2E (2 cylinder engine) The bike runs and feels to have good power, (it will speed up to 40mph from a stop light pretty quick if i make it) but feels like it could be better. Engine does not have any bad sounding vibrations for as far as my noob ears can tell. Have not looked...
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    Only kickstarts when warm. WONT kickstart when cold: XS400

    Just got my hands on one of these classy looking bikes a few days ago. I think its the best looking bike in the world! Red with gold trim :rock: But I have to push start it every time its not warmed up. It starts up without much hassle when push starting and continues to run very well. Then...
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