josh_makesstuff
XS400 New Member
Hello all, first post, I received a free project bike and after running the VIN, all it returned was the year (1981) and that it's a Yamaha. I was told that it is a XS400, but the bike has changed idle hands a few times. Anyone know how to look up the model? VIN: JYA4R500XBA016963
I received it mid-cafe racer mod and am tearing it down to see what needs attention. This is my first motorcycle rebuild (FAA mechanic) and I'm getting stuck on some of the Yamaha-specific items.
1: The timing point cover has a phillips screw in one hole and some sort of plug preventing it from coming off in the other. Is that something broken?
2. It was intended to be a kick-start only bike (starter & solenoid is removed). I've heard that this means it doesn't need a battery; is this true? I figured it would be needed to run lights and whatnot before it cranks up.
3. Are there any hard-learned lessons that I should look out for? I plan on redoing the bare-bones wiring and replacing most of the older bent up parts.
Thanks!
Josh
I received it mid-cafe racer mod and am tearing it down to see what needs attention. This is my first motorcycle rebuild (FAA mechanic) and I'm getting stuck on some of the Yamaha-specific items.
1: The timing point cover has a phillips screw in one hole and some sort of plug preventing it from coming off in the other. Is that something broken?
2. It was intended to be a kick-start only bike (starter & solenoid is removed). I've heard that this means it doesn't need a battery; is this true? I figured it would be needed to run lights and whatnot before it cranks up.
3. Are there any hard-learned lessons that I should look out for? I plan on redoing the bare-bones wiring and replacing most of the older bent up parts.
Thanks!
Josh