junununu Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hey folks, I've recently lost my keys to my XS400 77, and ended up purchasing a new main assembly w/ extra keys (hooray!) But since I've lost my keys I haven't taken a look at the thing to figure out where to start. I notice that there are two bolts, what is the safest and best way to remove the current main assembly and secure this other one in there? Its nice that the wiring is snap-on, but I can't imagine 'squeezing' any tools into the main assembly area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 10, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2011 you need to take off the plastic covers over the ignition switch and you should be able to see two cross head screws. crack them and the switch will be loose, undo the wires inside the headlamp shell. just be careful to check your old ig. switch with the new one. I had to solder an extra wire (blue) to the body for the main beam, left switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junununu Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 OK, that was simple enough, but i forgot its not as easy as swapping out the ignition. Glad I remembered about the key in the gas tank before I took off anywhere. But it seems like the keys from these two are a different fit, even though the main assembly went on perfectly. Do you think its possible to shave down the key holes in the gas tank/seat to force the slightly bigger key in? In the worst case scenario, if I have to order a new key, where will I get they key number? I have the last 4 digits but not they type and do not have the original keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2011 OK, that was simple enough, but i forgot its not as easy as swapping out the ignition. Glad I remembered about the key in the gas tank before I took off anywhere. But it seems like the keys from these two are a different fit, even though the main assembly went on perfectly. Do you think its possible to shave down the key holes in the gas tank/seat to force the slightly bigger key in? In the worst case scenario, if I have to order a new key, where will I get they key number? I have the last 4 digits but not they type and do not have the original keys. the key number is only 4 digits, check ebay as I'm sure they had key blanks on there not long ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junununu Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 the key number is only 4 digits, the yamaha dealer said the 4 digit number on the igntion assembly wasn't enough and that i need a 5 character code starting with a letter and 4 digits that come on the silver tab of the oem keys. is the dealer wrong? is it worth trying to go somewhere else or should i look into a locksmith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 16, 2011 the yamaha dealer said the 4 digit number on the igntion assembly wasn't enough and that i need a 5 character code starting with a letter and 4 digits that come on the silver tab of the oem keys. is the dealer wrong? is it worth trying to go somewhere else or should i look into a locksmith? I have oem keys and there's only 4 number and never heard of a 5th letter. I'm sure there's a thread here where someone can cut keys from the number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 16, 2011 found the supplier http://yambits.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=241_82_358&products_id=1540&osCsid=433s6mm8df34t6e88nfo65p6g1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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