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How To: Install an Oil Pressure Gauge

How to install an oil pressure gauge on your XS400. This is something I have wanted to do for some time and I have finally gotten around to it....

Thread by: FarmBoy72, May 10, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
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HOW-TO: Starter Delete

I want to start this off with a big thank you to everyone who completed their start deletes and shared it on the forum. Also a big thank you to my...

Thread by: Liamthedevastator, May 10, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: The Garage
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How to raise the rear end of a 81 tank?

I want to raise my tank so it would be level with ground. I have some ideas but I thought that maybe some of you guys have already done it and...

Thread by: Firestone, Mar 14, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
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My first bike

I've been looking for a bike for a while now. My dad found a 1983 Maxim 400 at auction. The bike was being ridden when impounded. I haven't been...

Thread by: Salsa, Jan 16, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Converting to kick only

Hi gang, Haven't been on here in a couple weeks as I gave up hope on the bike for a while. Since I've not received any bites on my ads yet and...

Thread by: brockd, May 27, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Oil Leak

Okay, so the 1979 XS400 that I'm working on has been leaking some oil. I checked it out and it looked like it was coming from inside the sprocket...

Thread by: treitz, Apr 12, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Need a link to the 78' Yamaha XS400 Owner's Manual

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....

Thread by: Juju400, Nov 2, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Exhaust Mounting Problem

So I finally got all the parts I've needed to get the bike running, here it's been two months and change. I went to mount the exhaust and I'm...

Thread by: Someguy, Oct 1, 2014, 26 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Thinking about a digital speedo

Hi guys! I'm new to the forums and so far everything I've read has been very helpful. I'm looking to install a digital speedo/tach system on...

Thread by: Gearhead_90, Sep 2, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Removing Seized Brake Caliper Piston

Hey guys, Tried out the grease gun trick yesterday to remove my terribly seized caliper piston. Came out like a dream! So much easier than...

Thread by: fR3ZNO, Jul 30, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: The Garage
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oil change question

Hey there, I'm really new to motorcycles (and really, anything to do with an engine) and I recently got a 1980 xs400 special. This past week I...

Thread by: horses, Jun 8, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Mikuni VM30 Tuning for xs400

So I'm in the final stages of assembling my xs400 build and I've come to some carby issues. I've cleaned my stock bs34's and was in the process of...

Thread by: TimBuz, May 12, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Newbie here! stripped spark plug threads!!

This is my first post ever on this place so bear with me. I recently got an xs400 (guy said it was a 650 but the engine said it was a 391cc) main...

Thread by: member9724, Apr 29, 2014, 16 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Rear shock disassembly?

Does anyone know how to disassemble the rear shocks (remove the springs) so I can clean and paint them?

Thread by: thekrnel, Apr 2, 2014, 24 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Will's (that's me) How To Video Thread

I intend to film most of the maintenance I do as I go along now that I have a better camera. Don't worry, the older low quality videos will get...

Thread by: bcware, Mar 12, 2014, 17 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Heelp (new xs400 cafe build) benjies seat and tank

Hey I just bought a XS400 and it looks a bit like this http://www.bikez.com/pictures/yamaha...ial_stuart.jpg But I would like to change it to a...

Thread by: Gustafsidelmann, Jan 18, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Clutch cable pulling but nothing happening.

Hi there people, Another day another question! Now that I've got the engine running nice I attached the clutch cable to go through the gears...

Thread by: Baileyxs250, Nov 14, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Need help with new signal lights

Hi all! i'm having a I little trouble understanding my new signal lights. my problem is I bought some new signal lights from dime city cycles. im...

Thread by: patrock, Oct 6, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: The Garage
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'79 looks good but doesn't run right

Helping a friend get the '79 xs400 running right before I officially buy it. Swapped in a new battery, fresh fuel and oil, but it still won't run...

Thread by: 79rootbeer, Sep 19, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: The Garage
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Making aftermarket LED turn signals work

Hello All, This is my first post, so I'll give a little introduction. Almost two months ago I bought an '81 xs 400. It runs great and much more...

Thread by: spurt_yamagut, Aug 8, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: The Garage

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