removal

Hey, new to the site but I have a 1982 xs400 YICS model and need to clean the carburetors and need to remove the fuel tank first. I am VERY new to this so I am learning as I go and wanted to ask those with more experience on the topic. I've looked at videos on how to remove the fuel tank with...

Hey guys, I've done some digging and couldn't find anything that addressed this so please forgive me if it has and i missed it: Im tearing down my 78 xs400 motor and got the timing chain, ohc, valve cover, and top head removed successfully, but I'm struggling to get the bottom head section...

The exhaust system is unbolted from the bike and sitting beneath it, trapped by the mainstand, which is down and supporting the bike. How do I free it? It's all in one piece (obviously) and I don't want to cut it, which I read somewhere was a possible solution. I've tried separating the link...

Hey Everybody! I was just wondering if it's possible to run a 1981 XS400 without the battery and all other associated components (ignition coil, etc). If my understanding is correct, theoretically, it should be possible to run the blinkers, headlight, and taillight without the battery because...