suspension

I've installed a flat seat pan, now when I hit moderate dips my rear wheel hits my seat even with my adjustable shocks at max length. What is the stock shock length? Has anyone come across this issue on their own bike? What would be the best length to buy? Bike is a '79.

Hey I have a xs400 and I am turning it in to a cafe racer. I just have a few little touch's to complete, One of those jobs is the wiring. I bought a replacement ignition switch and I came with a 3 pin connection with red,Brown and blue wires Coming out of it. This is the standed connection...

Looking for an 77' xs400 pivot bolt, or one that will fit the swingarm. All I can find on glorious ebay is a 82' Maxim pivot bolt and says it don't fit mine.

Just bought Tapered steering bearings kit# SSY125 (40-2821) from MikesXS. Can someone confirm if I have the bearings Top/Bottom are correct before I install the races. Upper: 25 x 48 x 15.2 Lower: 30 x 48 x 15 Thanks.

Hey guys! I've got an 1980 xs400 and planning to relace the front hub with 18x2.50, What is the widest tire profile the forks will allow me? I was hoping 120/90-18?

Found this great video on youtube for installing bronze swingarm bushings (very thorough), hes doing a xs650 one but it all applies for our bikes too. He installs a grease nipple in the middle of the swingarm which I think is a worthwhile mod, im definatly going to put one in too.

If I recall correctly the XS400 has 33mm tubes, yes? I've done some searches on the forum and all I'm finding is swapping triple trees or converting to inverted forks. I don't want inverted forks, just beefier forks with a larger diameter. I'm thinking boring my factory triple tree out...

Does anyone know how to disassemble the rear shocks (remove the springs) so I can clean and paint them?

Hi guys, For this year I planned with my XS to: a)replace head bearings b)change oil in front forks. After dismantling - just few things for you to watch out for / check out. 1. Dismantling front forks is a bit tricky, but I didn't expect to see front pipes being bent. Check that out...

I was wondering if someone could take the measurement from the center of the axle to the top of the fork, with the bike just sitting there. I have searched everywhere and can't seem to come up with this measurement. Thanks for your help.

hey, i just recently bought a 82 yamaha xs400 with a monoshock rear swing arm from my roommate. i wanted to make it dual shock and go for more of a cafe/brat style bike. i found a 81 yamaha xs400sh dual shock rear swing arm on ebay. i was wondering if theyre interchangeable? any info would...

I am rounding up parts for my 1981 xs400 Café build. I recently located and purchased an 18" rear mag wheel with drum brake off a German XS400, from a gentleman in Germany. :bike: From the research I've done the wheel will work fine and is identical to the US models as far as bearings and axle...

I started stripping the front fork to install new seals, oil and springs. Here is what Progressive 011-1109 spring looks like next to the stock spring. I went with the stiffest spring because I am about 245lb. Progressive in the back....

Hi Everybody, Just had the swing arm off on my XS400 (twin cam, monoshock). Happy to find (aftermarket?) needle bearings in there in good shape and only needing a cleaning and fresh grease. But when I reinstalled the swing arm, it binds when I torque it anywhere near what the book says (65...

Some time back I read a post where someone using the shotgun approach to solving his handling problems was seeking advice on what changes to make. One of the contributers who was obviously a motorcycle tech made a referance to the XS400 having fixed dampening. I must admit, I don't have a clue...

Hi all..82 maxim with the monostrut.. I'm looking at options to lower my bike..have Tuesquare tube to bolt in and hard tail it but had the thought.can iI just cut a coil out of the mono so it sits lower?...iI want some advice before I destroy a perfectly fine strut that I'm sure I can sell to...

I am trying to change the seals on my 82 maxim xs400. I have the front forks off, the caps removed, the oil drained. Trying to follow this walkthough: http://www.fmbikes.com/2012/02/fork-seal-job-for-the-xs400/ I cannot get the inner shaft out of the outside lower shaft in order to...

For those of you who have increased your rear suspension travel, you may be finding that chain slack has become a real bother. If you try to stick with factory specs, your chain will be under tension before you are half way through the suspension travel. And if you have enough slack, the chain...

Will any other XS400 or XS650 swingarm bolts fit the '82/83 Maxim/Seca? I'd love to use one with the zert fitting on the side. Anyways, it looks like mine is stuck and will need to be drilled out/cut off so I'm just seeing what's out there that will work...

ADMIN if you wouldn't mind please move my original thread here. I posted from my phone and apparently opened the thread in the wrong place. Sorry and thank you. http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?p=115247#post115247