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    Oil Filter location on a Yamaha Maxim 400

    A friend of mine just called asking where the oil filter is located on this bike year unknown.Does anyone know ? The parts fiche just show the cover but it looks like it points straight up.
    Thanks......
    Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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    #2
    See anything like this on the pan?? I googled OIL FILTER LOCATION YAMAHA 400 MAXIM and got several responses.

    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      Thanks Chuck. I googled it too and saw that picture and one on a parts fiche for an 82 that shows a one bolt system. In both cases it looks like it is on the bottom of the engine next to the drain plug. I'll pass the info on.....
      Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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        #4
        Find out what year it is Garth. Start on this page once you know what year it is..

        OEM parts for Yamaha
        http://www.partsfish.com/page/oem-parts-for-yamaha
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        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          Could be an XS 400J or maybe a XJR 400?? Anyway heres some youtube videos..

          1982 Yamaha XS400J Oil Filter
          http://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/yam/500421f6f8700209bc787476/oil-filter
          Shop online for OEM Oil Filter parts that fit your 1982 Yamaha XS400J, search all our OEM Parts or call at 800-964-1882
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #6
            I left him a message suggesting that. In either case he should see it clearly now that he knows where to look....
            Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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              #7
              He get it straightened out Garth??/
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                I think so. It was a friend of a friend who asked me to call him directly. I did and passed on what we think is the location. Apparently the bike is owned by a friend of his who is returning from Hong Kong after two years and he wanted to get it ready for him to ride. I did explain that an oil change might not be all that needs to be done if the bike has been sitting for two years with the old gas in it.....
                Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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                  #9
                  Has to have what we call "the drill". Carbs and tank cleaned, oil change, spark verified, valves checked ( if applicable and not hydraulic lifters ), tire condition and air pressure, brake fluids changed,,etc etc. Idle time is a bike KILLER!
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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