Hey gang, I purchased a 1981 XS400 special from a buddy in my classic car club, This bike only has 15k miles on it. The bike was running back in November but it was parked and the gas tank drained.
I got it, replaced the battery, put some gas in it and have been trying to get it running again. The front brake caliper was stuck, so I got a c-clamp and compressed it a few times, and that seems to work now.
I changed the fuse to the electric starter so now it turns over but I can't get spark to the plugs. Should I suspect the coil under the tank or should I keep trying to open the points cover and is there anything I can do in side it once I do get it open? I can get the plillips screw off on the left but the right is stripped out and before I drill on it I want to know if it's even worth it to open it?
Cosmeticially the bike looks almost new (I posted an album but not sure how to link it here).
Thanks
Greg
I got it, replaced the battery, put some gas in it and have been trying to get it running again. The front brake caliper was stuck, so I got a c-clamp and compressed it a few times, and that seems to work now.
I changed the fuse to the electric starter so now it turns over but I can't get spark to the plugs. Should I suspect the coil under the tank or should I keep trying to open the points cover and is there anything I can do in side it once I do get it open? I can get the plillips screw off on the left but the right is stripped out and before I drill on it I want to know if it's even worth it to open it?

Cosmeticially the bike looks almost new (I posted an album but not sure how to link it here).
Thanks
Greg