For sale is a 1978 Yamaha XS400F with 7548 miles. I purchased this bike in February of this year and have covered about 2000 miles on it. The previous owner had bought it from an Indiana University professor who had gotten it as a barn find. He proceeded it get the bike into running condition with minimal maintenance as much of the bike is original. He did replace the side covers and the original grab bar is missing. Cosmetically the bike is in decent condition, with minor rust and scratches on the paint. There is a chip in the black paint on the headlight on the left side and there are a couple chips in the plastic on the back side of the left mirror. There are spots on the finish on the front forks. The tank is overall in good shape on the outside, though there is some rust visible inside. The inside of the chain cover has some minor rust. Some of the finish on the engine cover as peeled away. As mentioned above, the side covers are non-original and they do not exactly match the paint on the gas tank. There are several very small holes in the seat, please refer to the pictures. Mechanically, the engine is very sound; it starts easily cold or hot, with either the electric or the kick starter. It does not smoke at all and does not leak any oil. Since I had purchased this bike I have repaired a couple of small issues; the rear brake was sticking, not to the point where it was un-ride able but it was felt during shifts so I bleed the rear brake line and removed the rear caliper. It had surface rust on the bottom side so it was removed and I reassembled the system which seems to have fixed the issue. Another issue have not resolved is that the front forks seep oil. I replaced what was in there when I bought it and the fix would be replace the fork seals, which are readily available online. Were I to keep the bike, I would do this repair. The bike shifts through all the gears, all six of them, and all lights, turn signals, and the horn work. The rear tire has recently been replaced and currently has 4 miles on it. I will keep added mileage on it under 100 miles I have tried to be very detailed in my description so there are no surprises to the buyer. I have sold several motorcycles on eBay previously, please check my rating, and would like to keep my rating. If you have questions please call/text me (812) 344-2892, contact through eBay or email. I have a clear Indiana title registered to me in my possession. James
