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#1 Unread post by biasi »

i just recently bought a 1980-84 yamaha xs400 and need new spark plugs and flitter i have no idea which one is the right one can anyone help me

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For spark plugs use NGK BP-6ES or Champion N-7Y. The oil filter cleanable.
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#3 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

Hi Gary, :welcome: to the community!

For oil filters, check here for part #'s: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/XJ650.ht ... ccessories
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#4 Unread post by storysunfolding »

Welcome to the site.

If you can't find those locally, any yamaha dealer should be able to help out.
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