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Modified seat pan retains original mount brackets. Fender will attach to original mount points as well. Original intake and side covers will be re-i

Modified seat pan retains original mount brackets. Fender will attach to original mount points as well. Original intake and side covers will be re-i

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Profile image shows general layout for bike being optimized for paved and dirt road operations. Lower bars set rider more upright on the seat/pegs for

Profile image shows general layout for bike being optimized for paved and dirt road operations. Lower bars set rider more upright on the seat/pegs for

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Front fender is from '78 XS400-2E. That model fender has two mounting height options. Increased fender clearance supports dirt road operations.

Front fender is from '78 XS400-2E. That model fender has two mounting height options. Increased fender clearance supports dirt road operations.

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New handle bar from an old Kawasaki dirt bike. An eBay find that came to me pre-drilled for interior wiring.

New handle bar from an old Kawasaki dirt bike. An eBay find that came to me pre-drilled for interior wiring.

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Seat will receive new foam padding.

Seat will receive new foam padding.

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18-inch rear wheel from '78-2E donorcycle (just left of image).

18-inch rear wheel from '78-2E donorcycle (just left of image).

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Interior view - note reinforcing strap added to insert on center line

Interior view - note reinforcing strap added to insert on center line

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Moddified seat pan with glassed over plastic insert scanvenged from an old dishpan. Low buck? You bet!

Moddified seat pan with glassed over plastic insert scanvenged from an old dishpan. Low buck? You bet!

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Insert is riveted in place and fiberglass encased.

Insert is riveted in place and fiberglass encased.

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Yes, it is an old dishpan! Guess I can always call the beast the "Flying Dishpan".

Yes, it is an old dishpan! Guess I can always call the beast the "Flying Dishpan".

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Original pad laying on the modded pan.

Original pad laying on the modded pan.

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Seat pan marked and cut.

Seat pan marked and cut.

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Rusted out left silencer. Both will be replaced with more agressive (louder) units.

Rusted out left silencer. Both will be replaced with more agressive (louder) units.

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Close up of left carb and petcock. Even though they were rebuilt in '07, I don't think it was ever cleaned once since it left the showroom.

Close up of left carb and petcock. Even though they were rebuilt in '07, I don't think it was ever cleaned once since it left the showroom.

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Left side engine detail. Previous owner had carbs rebuilt in Jun 2007. Since then, he put 500 miles on this bike. Current mileage is 20,936.

Left side engine detail. Previous owner had carbs rebuilt in Jun 2007. Since then, he put 500 miles on this bike. Current mileage is 20,936.

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The original tank is in remarkable shape. The only dent is where the seat rides on the tank (not pictured.) I love the way knee-wells look on a ga

The original tank is in remarkable shape. The only dent is where the seat rides on the tank (not pictured.) I love the way knee-wells look on a ga

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Front suspension dust caps are crumbling and the oil seal are shot. Front fork will get new oil and caps.

Front suspension dust caps are crumbling and the oil seal are shot. Front fork will get new oil and caps.

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Suspension will get progressive rear springs. The rear shock length may be increased. I also plan to fit an 18-inch rim to the original rear hub.

Suspension will get progressive rear springs. The rear shock length may be increased. I also plan to fit an 18-inch rim to the original rear hub.

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I owned a 1980 XS400GS back in 1984. I rode it about 5K miles - including a week long journey from San Antonio to Denver and back. I found it easy t

I owned a 1980 XS400GS back in 1984. I rode it about 5K miles - including a week long journey from San Antonio to Denver and back. I found it easy t

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This is a 1981 Yamaha XS400H, other wise known as the Special II. This was the day it was deliverd to my home. The fellow that owned it before m

This is a 1981 Yamaha XS400H, other wise known as the Special II. This was the day it was deliverd to my home. The fellow that owned it before m

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