Kiaora All,
I require the voltage regulator, ignition key switch and oil filter for the above make and model. Pls let me know if you know where I could get the parts.
Nga Mihi Nui.
Kiaora All,
I require the voltage regulator, ignition key switch and oil filter for the above make and model. Pls let me know if you know where I could get the parts.
Nga Mihi Nui.
Can't help you regarding parts but they were beset with both mechanical and electrical problems. A mate had one from new and he only had it for a year due to repeated small issues. There's an old post here about them: https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/s...XZ400-opinions . Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Do a search of motorcycle wreckers. Most had three or four of them.
You might get a filter from a dealer ... or not. Can't hurt to ask though.
If you're not too worried about "Original Items" ... talk to an auto sparky about the voltage regulator and ignition switch.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
One of my brothers had the ZX550 which shure a vast amount of components with the ZX400. Find a workshop manual for the ZX550 to give you an idea of the ZX400 layout. ect and see if there is a dedicated furom for these motorcycles. My bro had his 550 for a number of years untill it was sideswiped by a car. Had no issues apart from regular oil/filter changes etc.
Ok I'm late to the party but as a Yamaha fan I'd have to say these were without question the worst Yamaha ever made. Do not over capitalise by spending money on it. The 550s weren't much better. I rode a friends new one. It was pretty underwhelming as new.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
A mate put a (tiny) deposit on one. Decided against it and pulled out.. Best decision for him. Although he did have a history of very bad decisions. I think an FT400 followed. That was a dog by design but should have been reliable. Running in it started using more oil than petrol on trip back to ferry (his description).
Turns out some factory worker got distracted and didn't fit both piston circlips. Wore a trench in the barrel.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
I got the bike as a swap for my good old Honda NV400C. It desperately need a head gasket replacement plus the rear cylinder head was weeping. Otherwise I won't even consider for the swap. First thing I got the bike was to call the AA towing....,
Oh well, we've all started out on old crap bikes. Sometimes you get lucky.
cut your losses and $1 reserve it.
Save up. Good luck.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Based off the 550
Voltage reg is the same as a XV500 750 to 920.
the ignition it seems was a XZ only
the oil filter fits many bikes
SR250 79-84, SR250 Exciter 80-82, XT250 80-84, XV250 Virago 91-09, SR400, XT400 81-84, XT400 E 91, XV400 Virago 87-94, XVS400 Drag Star/Classic 96-08, XZ400 D81-82, TT500 76-81, XT500 76-83, XV500 Virago 83-84, XV535 Virago 87-02, XZ550 Vision 82-83, SRX600 85-90, TT600 83-92, TT600RE 04, XT600 Z Tenere 83-91, XVS650 02-09, MT03 06-09, SZR660 96-98, XT660 04-09, XTZ660 Tenere 91-99, XV700 Virago 84-87, TDM850 90-01, TRX850 96-00,TDM900 02-08, XV920 Virago 81-83, XV1000 Virago 81-85, BT1100 Bulldog 02-06, XV1100 Virago 86-99, XVS1100 V-Star 99-09
I cant imagine many bikes lasted long enough in service to have worn out the Ignition switch
There are plenty of random electric crap on wrecker clearance on Trademe.
i am guessing you have asked Simon on Trademe
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...2980016773.htm
Dont encourage him to spend more money on it. Filling the tank more than 1/2 way on a going one is ambitious.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
I nearly bought an XZ550 when they were new. Got a GT550 Kawasaki instead, dodged a bullet there!
I actually saw one racing! Can't remember if it was Wanganui or HD? The guy said I was one of a extremely small group to name the bike straight away. One big giveaway is the trailing axle forks. That's just the anorak coming out in me. Haha.
Do us all a favour, by bringing yourself up to speed, before pulling onto the motorway.
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