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Why fake, wouldn't it be a training school, bike has outriggers (training wheels) the way it bobs left and right until stop and stays upright. Seems he leaned too much and the outrigger maybe lifted the rear wheel a tad or something to that effect.

Incidentally, i had found this, didn't think it reliable to answer your question. From 'Yahoo Answers' no less. 1974 intro'd the "DT- Series". The 175's in 1974 became DT175A Engine Numbers: 1974>DT175A> #443-000101 1975>DT175B>#443-100101 1976>DT175C>#559-000101 ---1976 was the Last of the Twin Shock 175's 1977---there was NO "DT175" for 1977. The IT175 was introduced,,,and was 1st 175 Monoshock 1978>DT175E>#2A7-000101 The DT175 was Back,,,with a Monoshock. 1979>DT175F> #2N5-000101 1980>DT175G> #3J1-000101 1981>DT175H> #3J1-060101 1981 was end of the DT 175 Series IT175's ran thru 1983. They were the last 175cc 2 strokes,,,far as I know

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I fully agree and concur and no argument here so it's almost unanimous then. I was going to scan a page of the magazine where I got the idea, but turns out I don't even have to do that. How not to make it there and back if you inflate your tires this way. Six tips for survival: How to make it there, and back again • Make sure everything is lubed and tight. • Check all suspension bushings and wheel and steering bearings. • Never leave on a trip with worn tires. If you think you will need them before you return, replace them before you leave. • Carry plenty of spare parts. For this trip I carried spare brake and clutch levers, fuses, electrical tape, a spare voltage regulator rectifier, fork seals, brake pads, throttle, clutch and rear brake cables, bulbs, lenses, spare inner tubes, tire tools and some RTV silicone. • Be able to fix a flat tire. I carry a hose that screws in place of a spark plug so I can use my engine as an air compressor if I get a flat tire. • The back roads are scenic, but lack gas stations. It doesn’t matter if you just filled up 30 miles ago, if you see another gas station, fill up again. This list includes some good and many obvious, but seems lacking for 3 weeks of riding.

Now thats enthusiasm, uninhibited zest. ZZ Spazztaztic lively. But that ain't Texas-style drumming!

'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' JK! I'm sure there's something to be found using google or going to Amazon or Barnes & Noble or library. I'm still learning myself. Do you understand the 4 cycle engine>? 4-stroke animated As to "where the basic parts are", how basic? There are parts websites w/exploded views of the different assembly areas of a bike, but do you mean more basic? Here are a couple of recommended books. I could use some basic reading myself, this looks like a good one maybe How to Repair . . . How to Repair Your Motorcycle (Motorbooks Workshop) Author: Charles Everitt Publisher: Motorbooks Category: Book List Price: $21.95 Buy New: $14.93 as of 6/5/2010 22:44 EDT details

I've read that one and pasted part of it in notepad for future 'carb' reference vinegar ultra Finding best or cheapest location for parts may depend on which parts specifically. For carbs e-monkey mentioned Mike's XS for fit on same carbs (even if website mostly for the XS650). Drewpy has mentined Sirius Consolidated Inc. which is great, decent prices, the carb flange should show here. also another one. Plenty of parts sites will show the blow-up view which always helps to see entire assembly of what goes where. I like this one for that: Kahuna because it opens the Blow-up view in seperate window by clicking 'Large Image', then can print out also if necessary. One thread in YOC mentions 'cheapest gasket set' Parts'n'More More parts . . . Motogrid NW Vntage Old Barn . . . . .and the list goes on. Also highly recommended to have part # handy when going to dealership. Ymaha OEM (I remember seeing a link in one thread for a comprehensive listing of parts/#'s, can't locate it) From Sirius site Name YAMAHA XS400 SPECIAL INTAKE CARB HOLDERS Part No. 11-6110 Model XS400 SPECIAL Price $ 49.99 Year SEE DETAILS Status IN STOCK NEW YAMAHA INTAKE CARB HOLDERS PART # 11-6110 If you have a question for best place for cheapest parts, try starting a post with whichever exact part maybe - such as cheapest gasket shown above. I have a question of my own, speaking of cheap parts; Are these mufflers at JC Whitney, complete total s@#&, or what? ----nevermind, (follow the rules - new topic - start new post).

Has anyone here tried that, done that, "manufactured" it? Maybe HoughMade? Are we bordering on eccentricity? Is this a sound or safe idea even for a roadside emergency?

For a more positive outlook and plenty of advise read all of this thread. The owner (manic Salamander) has a '77 but you'll experience similar.

Here is a link not for the faint-of heart, really downright DISheartening unless your heart is in it. For the $600 you might have found something 3 times better and prob at least 1/3 the work. But that is the fun of it (if your heart is in it), and In this link the first response, 'macmac' is informative yet still,, , The work is half the fun and will make it all the more rewarding for yourself. And when you break down sometime you'll know what to do, like McGruber, er McGyver. And welcome to this club, I've found it to be best possible place for XS400 owner - and more Get er goin and post plenty of questions. Make sure to use the search engine bar at upper right effectively and often, you'll find alot. http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/default.aspx?f=21&m=478680&g=478732#m478732

This is true, since mine failed on simple continuity test with no current in EITHER direction. But good luck on the real problem.

Noviced newb here , my "member" status should read "pre-ignition", I posted that random test link and it is not model specific or anything so figure manual might be more trustworthy. I'll lay low and just listen for now.

Nice mod they've done. I threw away my rectifier after testing, don't rem. if it was Hitachi (probably). But you say tested at 2 wires?? Rectifier should be 4. Otherwise this: http://www.cyclewareables.com/pages/electrical_test_images/stator3_test3.jpg Better yet maybe look over diagram: Not much help I know but am looking forward to a reliable answer on all of this (electrical always appreciated).

Dug these old cards up that I used to get in the mail early 90's like a subscription, unfortunatly only have so many Yamaha's cuz stopped w/ getting them after a year. Included here are all 70's Yams I have. And a couple of the "late model" faves (FZX). Missing the one for my bike Thought I'd start to digitize them; not great w/ pic editing software as evidenced. Also hope no infring. problem here esp. since such a shoddy job of it. Also included a British curiosity - have a load of brit-bikes, from AJS to Zenith, but . . .this IS a Yamaha club. (also note: speaking of shabby work I've noticed on some cards they'd have specs for completely diff bike or similar error, not sure if any inaccuracies with these. Might finish scanning the rest of Yamas another day.

You have an '81 but this just in. RECALL - "Petcock may be defective" http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle_recalls/49/1978/yamaha/xs400/18539.html

Proper amount to begin? I'd say better best change out the fork oil. Manual say to flush old out when you changed it? Not to mention specified quantity? This in another thread from Drewpy: Posted 12 September 2009 - 02:51 AM i use 20w fork oil for 200 lbs bloke

BTW, not poking fun Hough, actually am going to try that some day (and happy happy to moderater, just went past midnght but i think it sedd-a 47? keep 'em wheels spinnin!) Good post.

and this is how to balance the carbs Posted 08 May 2010 - 01:16 PM Are we bordering on eccentricity?

Don't know if these help: http://www.dropbears.com/m/models/yamaha/modelcodes.htm http://www.cmsnl.com/faq.php?fq_catid=15

Apparently you're not the only one, see the answer in post from 3 days ago.

On this topic I'm curious as very best method myself. In "Gas Tank Rust Cleaning" thread, am only left confused. Also from that thread this link which is not bad: http://www.mopedarmy.com/wiki/Removing_rust_from_a_gas_tank Considering that I don't plan to repaint my tank (no acids) probably start out trying just diesel with either BBs or spare change. For my torn up seat, after reading in Mar/Apr. issue of Motorcycle Classics mag, - 'Seat covering 101' was going to order new DIY seat cover from site they endorsed (saddlemendotcom) but my AV software wouldn't let me go there (no surprise)

"Don't beleive half of what you see and none of what you hear" - Reed The 2nd link/thread was to illustrate a point (your own), stuff hard to find (or yes, your bike doesn't exist ). Google search Yamaha G7S, then IMAGE search same, click picture I found shown above, found it on 1st page of image results. Join that forum and maybe that owner can help you out in a big way. Then: sell your scoot to my sis Search and you shall find.

G7S? This should be posted in the for sale section http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss/18/41440/41440/ http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss/read.php?f=1&i=553693&t=553693&v=f

If that's your 'ped, there's even a club!