damodamodamo
New Member
Current Rides: Triumph Sprint RS 955i, Yamaha XS400
Posts: 3
|
XS400
Dec 19, 2007 17:21:40 GMT -5
Post by damodamodamo on Dec 19, 2007 17:21:40 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
XS400
Dec 19, 2007 17:36:17 GMT -5
Post by curly001 on Dec 19, 2007 17:36:17 GMT -5
I think he meant XJ 550 seca.
|
|
|
|
XS400
Dec 19, 2007 21:18:57 GMT -5
Post by pablosrfivehundred on Dec 19, 2007 21:18:57 GMT -5
yes XJ550 Seca.
|
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 8, 2008 22:59:34 GMT -5
Post by mattb on Jan 8, 2008 22:59:34 GMT -5
Hey pablosrfivehundred, what top speed can your XS happily reach? Damien's 1980 XS400 struggles doing 100km/hr (NB km) on the freeway, and I reckon it could easily do better - even my girlfriend's 1981 SR185 did 125km/hr with speed to spare, even though ne'er a service and there was a storm happening, last time I tried! (-but then, it IS an SR!  ) Matt |
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 16, 2008 18:33:27 GMT -5
Post by mattb on Jan 16, 2008 18:33:27 GMT -5
Here's Damien's XS400. We've just started to service her. Currently she's running lean on one plug, and fouling on the other! Should be a totally different ride and look by the time we've finished doing the restoration and modifications. A pleasant bike to ride, within its simple limits.   Matt |
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 16, 2008 22:37:11 GMT -5
Post by pablosrfivehundred on Jan 16, 2008 22:37:11 GMT -5
well actually, i just got the license and paper work done today. and yes, i jumped right on the freeway. when i hit 80 mph(130 kph), i realized i actually don't know how this bike reacts at speed yet. so i backed off....a little  the bike still had more to give. but with three points on my license already.... i might not be able to top it out. supposedly they'll reach 105 mph(170 kph) but who knows... |
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 17, 2008 1:27:28 GMT -5
Post by StewRoss on Jan 17, 2008 1:27:28 GMT -5
Not a bad looking bike... SR |
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 17, 2008 3:40:03 GMT -5
Post by jeronimo on Jan 17, 2008 3:40:03 GMT -5
I had a '81 Special II that I bought from a farmer for $700 in 2001. It had spoked wheels, drum brakes front & rear, kick and electric start. First thing I did was trash the buckhorn handlebars and an awful aftermarket sissybar. Cleaned the carbs and proceeded to ride the s**t out of it for the next 2 years. Everything on it worked. What a great, reliable little bike. I would love to find an older one like in the pics above.
|
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 17, 2008 5:32:06 GMT -5
Post by pablosrfivehundred on Jan 17, 2008 5:32:06 GMT -5
i've seen a few floating around on Craig's list here in Los Angeles
|
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 20, 2008 22:05:53 GMT -5
Post by mattb on Jan 20, 2008 22:05:53 GMT -5
We're in the process of getting a manual but won't have it in time for a service session this weekend. Anybody have one and thus know the plug gaps, valve clearances, and fork oil volume for the 1980 XS above?
Matt
|
|
|
|
XS400
Jan 21, 2008 4:25:56 GMT -5
Post by pablosrfivehundred on Jan 21, 2008 4:25:56 GMT -5
well...for my bike, which i believe has the same motor as your bike.
points gap .3- .4mm
plug gaps .7- .8mm
intake valve .08-.12mm
exhaust valve .16- .20mm
fork oil per leg 4.4oz or 130cc -- 20wt.
oil change with filter change 2.3 liters
float level 26.6mm + or - 2.5mm
pilot screw 1 1/2 turns out + or - 1/2 turn
keep in mind, i got this info for my bike out of a Yamaha service manual for:
XS360 C
XS360 2D
XS400 D
XS400 E
xs400 2E
|
|
)
