joecool85
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none restistor caps and DR8ES-L spark plugs for dohc model
there is and online manual you can down load HERE
I have that and some service manual I downloaded as well. Neither one said anything about spark plug caps, and listed non resistor type plugs (BP-7ES).
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sorry must have missed your thread for some reason.
I just got standard caps, sparkies and aftermarket coils ( the wires are sealed in mine) best to stick with original spec
drewps
That's just the thing...what is standard spec for this bike? By standard caps do you mean non resistor caps?
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Seriously? You guys don't know what I need for my bike?
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Looks like since it's a CDI bike it should take standard copper core wires and 5k resistor caps (I'll go with NGK like I always do). For the plugs I'll just stick with whatever the manual recommends (I don't remember now, I'd have to check).
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How do I know what to get for spark plug cap and wires for my 1982 XS400SJ? IE - do I need a 1k, 5k or non resistor cap? Inductive wires? Regular 8mm spark plug wires? Do I need a resistor plug or just a regular style BR8ES or something?
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We need pics! Also, welcome aboard.
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Looks great! Keep us updated, this should be a real sharp bike when all is said and done!
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As a side note.... Does anyone else feel a void in the US bike market for bikes in the 400-500 cc range? I understand that the demand in the US is not there for them but personally I feel they are the perfect size for a commuter bike (perhaps a bit weak if the highway is involved) Also I love all the old UJM's .. I prefer to have my feet under me, not 3 feet out in front as all the new cruisers are. Only new bike that catches my eye are the Bonnevilles
No, you're not the only one. 250cc is too small for comfortably going 60mph, and 600+cc gets heavy in town and uses a lot of gas. 350-400cc bikes are perfect for 55-65mph travel as well as in town, are relatively light weight and use very little gas (between 55-75mpg normally). But for some reason you can't buy them (new) in the US anymore. I wish you could.
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I have a 81 xs400 spII with drum brakes how much trouble to change to disc on the front. I also want to change from spokes to mags. what front forks will interchange easy? Will the mag wheel in the back just bolt on like the spoke rim?
The rear wheel will be a bolt on swap with the alloy made for the XS400, this is actually something I'm doing. As for the front, you will need a new fork to do the swap. My bike has an XJ550 front end on it with a 19" alloy wheel and disc brake.
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Thanks for the advice! The 400 has a single disk and a rear drum. I will look into trades thanks. Anymore detailed info is still welcome.
I would love to have an alloy rear wheel, I'll trade you my spoked one if you are interested. Let me know!
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the weren't even marked just generic ones
Huh, well I won't worry about it then.
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I just bought aftermarket ones and they fitted and look the same, so I assume that the ones from Mikes XS will too.
So, just to be sure I get you here, you put aftermarket XS650 levers on your XS400 and it worked fine?
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Can I use an XS650 clutch lever/lever bracket assembly (like the ones on mikesxs.com) on an XS400S clutch cable? They look the same from the pics I can find, but want to make sure before I purchase.
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Yes nice, What kind of Yamaha did you say it was??
Under the forum title it says "All non-Yamaha Motorcycle Related Chat", so I figured this was a legit posting. Yeah, I love Yamahas, but that doesn't mean I can't be into Honda as well. Heck, I like pretty much anything on two wheels. Not too big into Harleys though.
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Please, everyone sign this petition to bring the CB400SS to the states! Right now it is only offered in Japan and we are seriously missing out.
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/USCB400SS
This is not only a classic styled motorcycle, but it is small, nimble and gets 94mpg!
If they bring it to the US I would seriously buy one new.
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i guess you don't know my whole saga on my FZ600... lol The charging system is fine, when i get the bike running it doesn't even want a goddamn battery taking up space on its back... But the kid i bough it from must've just left the bike sitting for over a year, maybe two. The battery looks new but is completely dead, Gas was gummed up in the carbs and the oil was really gross when i changed it. I believe the battery is dead-dead because it lost it's charge over time and lack of use and recharging.
I called NAPA Today and they told me that NO, you cannot add new acid to the old acid that is in there or it will blow up in my face! They said I would definitely be better off buying a new battery. I am going to try Wally-World like Welch mentioned.
Thanx Peoples
I hate walmart. But it's up to you if you want to support the devil.
When I was living in Old Town I use to go to Friend & Friend (a local powersports shop in Orono, ME) and they could hook me up with a motorcycle battery for between $20-$50 depending on what bike it was for and how high a quality of battery I wanted. I normally go with a ~ $30 battery.
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A lead acid battery discharges by a chemical process with the acid. Once it has run down you can't just replace the acid. Frankly I would check at Walmart, they carry a lot of MC batteries which come with acid and everything. I probably wouldn't cost any more than the cost of the dry battery plus shipping and having Napa prep it for you. Generally once a battery has gone completely dead there is nothing you can do to bring it back to life.
Depends on how dead it is. Check the fluid level, if it is low top it off with water. Then charge the battery with a low amp trickle charger (no more than 500ma), let it charge till the battery reads 15v. This could take 2-4 days. This overvoltaging will frequently bring an old battery back to life. That said, it will never hold a 100% charge, so if your bike has electric start and you run a lot in the cold and/or your bike requires a lot of cranking over, don't bother.
Another thing, why did this battery die? Is your charging system functioning properly? You should have at least 13v at idle on most bikes, and 14.5-15v from 3k rpm to redline. You might also have a short in the system.
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not sure about copper. look at this...
That looks great! Also, it looks very much like the Mandarin Copper I'm thinking about using.
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When might this happen??
Won't be till spring probably, I have a lot of other work to do on it first.
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I'm going to be painting my XS400 and I'm thinking either:
2002 Ford Focus Mandarin Copper
or
1975 Porsche 914 Copper Metallic
My fiance insists they are the same color, but I know they are not. Which one do you guys like?
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I'm almost 100% sure the seat and side covers won't fit, but the tank should. Motorcycle tanks are pretty interchangeable for the most part.
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Turns out I was wrong, my bike has wiring for a clutch switch. The diagram I have only goes to '81, they must have added it for '82. So, I was able to splice in the XJ550 front end's clutch switch to the XS400's chassis - it works perfect. So now I have an operation clutch switch and neutral safety switch! Sweet
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i would say 10 mpg, depends how you ride it
Good to know. Looks like I'm going to buy a set of sprockets, my old ones are thoroughly worn out anyway. I'm going to go 16/39 or 16/40 depending on what I can find. Should give me a bit of extra pep but not kill my highway speeds too bad. The bike won't regularly be going faster than 60mph anyway (speed limit 55mph mostly around here). It might see a trip or two on the interstate at 70-75mph (speed limit 65mph).
... But the kid i bough it from must've just left the bike sitting for over a year, maybe two. The battery looks new but is completely dead, Gas was gummed up in the carbs and the oil was really gross when i changed it. I believe the battery is dead-dead because it lost it's charge over time and lack of use and recharging.
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