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XJ400 Special Japan Import Starter Problems

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by mycke, Nov 2, 2015.

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    mycke New Member

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    I'm currently working on a 1981 Yamaha XJ400 Special, the starter motor is giving me headaches. I'm wondering if an XS400 starter motor will fit or what other Yahama starter motor will fit the XJ400? Also, is it possible, in case, to rebuild the starter motor and where to get parts?

    I'm very new to the XJ400, been working on Honda CBs for a couple years and this is the first time I'm working on an XJ. Thanks everyone!
     
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    Welcome, If it looks like this..

    http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xj400 80.htm

    then a xj550 starter should fit (99% sure).

    Cheers

    J
     
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    According to one of Len's posts, the XJ400 was based on the XJ550... so an XJ550 starter might fit. Is there a part number on the starter you have?
     
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    I'll look into the XJ550, see if it's an exact fit. I don't have a part number on the XJ400 Special as documentation is very scarce since I believe it's a Japan only release.
     
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