JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Sanded and reprimed all the frame, swingarm and tins. Doesn't look much different, but it took a long time.
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1981 XS400 Scramblerized Build, eventually...
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JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Took the forks apart, partly. Removed the fluid and the springs and seals. Sanded them down and painted them with Epoxy paint.
One done and one not:
Both done. Sorry for the crappy photos. My camera battery died. The paint is satin and looks better in person. I'll take proper photos in daylight.
I have new seals, progressive springs and fork gaiters for it when they go back together.
One done and one not:
Both done. Sorry for the crappy photos. My camera battery died. The paint is satin and looks better in person. I'll take proper photos in daylight.
I have new seals, progressive springs and fork gaiters for it when they go back together.
rshutchinson
XS400 Addict
How come you didn't powder coat?
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Better shot of the forks:
I think they look very good for 35 year old forks.
Got a couple of coats of paint on the frame, triple tree lower and swingarm. Two more coats tomorrow and I can start assembling the frame.
I'm pretty happy with the progress so far!
I think they look very good for 35 year old forks.
Got a couple of coats of paint on the frame, triple tree lower and swingarm. Two more coats tomorrow and I can start assembling the frame.
I'm pretty happy with the progress so far!
Looking good Jim!
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Thanks!
I forgot to mention that I installed new fork seals and am ready to put in the fork oil and new progressive springs.
I forgot to mention that I installed new fork seals and am ready to put in the fork oil and new progressive springs.
I hope you are going to use synthetic fork oil. It makes a big difference. Cartridge emulators, if available, would also be a worth while addition.
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Two more coats of paint:
Then trial refit of the tins, swingarm, forks and handlebars:
And fabbed up a tail light and license plate bracket:
I'm finding lots of items that need powder coating, but I think it is looking pretty good.
Next maybe painting the tins the Yamaha Yellow.
Then trial refit of the tins, swingarm, forks and handlebars:
And fabbed up a tail light and license plate bracket:
I'm finding lots of items that need powder coating, but I think it is looking pretty good.
Next maybe painting the tins the Yamaha Yellow.
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Mocked up a seat for my Scrambler project.
A flapwheel and foam makes for a blizzard of foam!
I used the set foam and cover off my 2015 R1200GS to make it work.
It is loosely attached, so not tight yet, but looks pretty good so far.
I took it back off to trim the pan a bit and paint it. I am going to clean up the foam a little more. It needs smoothening before I permanently attach the cover.
I also need to move the light back about 3". It turns out it is too close to the seat.
A flapwheel and foam makes for a blizzard of foam!
I used the set foam and cover off my 2015 R1200GS to make it work.
It is loosely attached, so not tight yet, but looks pretty good so far.
I took it back off to trim the pan a bit and paint it. I am going to clean up the foam a little more. It needs smoothening before I permanently attach the cover.
I also need to move the light back about 3". It turns out it is too close to the seat.
Next time you mess with foam, make yourself a hotknife or buy one. Once you use one you'll never go back! No mess at all to clean up and much quicker.
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Yeah, and an electric carving knife works too. However, surprisingly, the flapwheel trick works best for me for smoothing and shaping.
motoTrooper
XS400 Addict
I like using the flapwheel also but I set up a cardboard box on its side with a shopvac sucking through a hole in the bottom and try to work the foam spray into it. I'm sick of cleaning up static charged foam dust!
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Back on the seat.
I used door edge guard to round the edge of the seat pan to minimize the chance the cover would get cut on the sharp edge, then stretched the fabric (old GS seat cover) over the pan. I used 1.8" rivets with washers to hold the fabric down. I think it looks decent. Not professional, but good enough for now. If I later feel the bike warrants it, I will have the seat professionally covered.
I used door edge guard to round the edge of the seat pan to minimize the chance the cover would get cut on the sharp edge, then stretched the fabric (old GS seat cover) over the pan. I used 1.8" rivets with washers to hold the fabric down. I think it looks decent. Not professional, but good enough for now. If I later feel the bike warrants it, I will have the seat professionally covered.
Drice82
XS400 Enthusiast
Nice work looks great!
Are filling the space between the seat and tank? Or does the seat sit closer than in the image?
Are filling the space between the seat and tank? Or does the seat sit closer than in the image?
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
I have not decided, but I am leaning towards leaving it open. I kind of like the look. Once I get all the parts back in I may change my mind if it looks too busy there.
JimVonBaden
"Cool Aide"
Finished the seat cover with a trim and painting the rivets, then mounted it on the bike. I also moved the tail light back to make more room on the seat.
