I Have both the frame and engine numbers that are the same. But don't no how to get the registration number from DVLA. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Dave ..read more

Hello this is my first time using a page like this and I can’t seem to find anything on this I bought a motor off a buddy and it is a xs400j 12R00 I fully rebuilt it and it’s completely new cranks over and has compression and spark and all I need are some carbs becuase it didn’t come with any and I would like to see if I could get some cheaper carbs that would fit, would 2x400cc carbs or 2x200cc carbs fit or not ..read more

The other day I cleaned out my carbs/adjusted the floats, I didn't mess with any of the settings on it however after putting them back on and running it, there's no longer a flooding issue but it's over speeding. I lowered the idle and it does nothing, I took the gas tank off to see if the cable was catching but it's not, anyone know what it could be ..read more

I ran into a bit of a problem. I want to drop Aprilia RS125 forks. I dry fitted them, bearings fit and the wheel will. i got the bearings and will be machining spacers for it. My problem was the headlight. i dont want to buy sketchy ebay brackets, so the other option is the way. mounting it from the bottom. I am struggling in finding a headlight under 100 Euros. It doesnt seem logical so spend so much money for a plastic and a lightbulb. And then there is the problem of fitting it. Has... Read more ..read more

Going to rebuild the carbs on my 81 soon, Incase it doesn't fix the flooding problem I was wondering if anyone knew of some compatible aftermarket carbs I could replace the originals with ..read more

how do you know what to sell a bike for? 78 sx4002e i think second owner comes with a parts bike ..read more

My fiancés dad gave me this bike but I don’t know the make and model exactly. I’m assuming it’s a 1982 xs400 maxim but that’s just a guess based on research. VIN is only 9 digits on the side of the frame starting with 12R. I’m new to the motorcycle community so I appreciate any and all feedback ..read more

Bike was fine until I changed the oil now it's cranks no problem but no start. Spark is mint, brand new plugs also, just checked them to make sure they aren't lemons, back pressure seems right, compression blows my thumb off with me applying good force so I'm guessing about 115-120psi, oil I used is motomaster 4 cycle sae 20w50, I always use the same stuff, coils are operating as intended, battery is mint, I take it inside after every ride, made it easy to do so, solenoid is a brand new OEM... Read more ..read more

After having problems with the old girl starting and staying running after finally starting, I would find gas on the ground coming from the airbox. Investigated some thoughts from you guys and took the cam cover off. Checked valve clearances and discovered the standing liquid on top was gas! I have an '82 yamaha maxim 400, dohc. Pleas help ..read more

Greetings everyone. I have an '82 maxim 400 with fuel under the cam cover! Not sure how that happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated ..read more