BRB

Drewpy, missed and pissed = good time! Thanks for the heads up on the charging system design. Is this charging system considered a generator type charging system instead of an alternator type system that most bikes use. There may be a devise offered out there that would handle the function of the separates on the XS. I did notice Yamaha modernized the regulator in later 400 models, this is something that might change over to the 360. Well I will just have to do some research but in the meantime I will just check out this charging system once I get the engine fired off and go from there. Love the pic you posted. Yes I could see my bike looking similar if my pocketbook was a bit fatter. I like the tank on that bike, any idea what it is off? Also like the front fender, do you know what it is off of also? Any rear sets made for the 360? Anything else you have to offer up on this XS model will be welcomed, thanks.

XSwheels I have a Centech fuse box for the project. I will probably hide the battery under the seat cowl. Hopefully the electrics aren't trashed. Have you replaced any of the electrics on your 360? I have an extra single unit tympanium reg/rec, do you know if this would be suitable to replace the stock setup? Is your 360 stock? Thanks for the reply BRB

I am a new forum member and have recently purchased a XS360-2D with 9k miles as a cafe project to keep me busy this winter. I purchased the bike off Craigslist for $50 as a complete unmolested non-runner and did so without any research on specific model. If you own one of these models you probably know where I'm headed with this story. I got the bike home tore it down a bit to get my bearings on how I wanted to proceed. First off I got online and quickly found out that this bike was only built 2-years and parts availability on some things is slim to non-existent depending on part and all parts I did locate seem to be very expensive. But through some research over the last week I have found that some parts can be cross-referenced and swapped from other models. Second, I have decided to concentrate on getting the bike fired off to see if this motor is a good runner or not. The previous owner described the bike he had stored for twenty some odd years as a bike he could never get running right and thought there was an issue with one of the coils. He could be partially correct but after removing the carbs and disassembling them I found they hadn't been touched, as in never been taken off and properly cleaned. One main jet was buggered up in the bowl and there were lumps off crap in the bowls. I had to drill the buggered main jet out of the bowl and easily found a new one at the local Yamashop. I found a good deal on bowl gaskets and float valve assy's and would like to pass the info on to other owners. Carb Kit Capital is where I purchased the parts, float valves-$10 and bowl gaskets $3, these are very good prices. The carbs as neglected as they were are in very good condition considering. While waiting for the carb parts I plan on lubricating the piston rings in case they may be stuck from sitting. If anyone has any suggestions on any pre-lubrication procedures for a motor (rings/top end, etc) that has been sitting for years would be appreciated. I will also check points gaps, valve lash and timing, change out oil and check filter, sump screen and oil for any swarf. After I get the carbs rebuilt I will reinstall them and try to start it up. I have checked the coils and primary resistance is good but secondary resistance readings were out of spec(9.5kohm), LSC 15kohm, RSC 24kohm. I read a post of someone using some $24 coils from Mikes XS, any thoughts or suggestions for coil replacements would be considered just in case originals don't fire. The battery was toast so I will probably use the battery out of my other bike to do my testing and then find/buy a suitable one for my cafe project later. I see there are some XS360/400 owners on the forum so I definitely would welcome any suggestions or advise from them or anyone else that would like to chime in to help this project of mine along. Thanks Brad