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Looking forward to working on the 400 next month once I get to Florida. Here is my reminder list to myself. 1: Tank replacement with xs750 tank Need to block of Lt the second petcock, clean the inside and paint. 2: New tires. 3: Clutch, shows signs of slipping. When riding, if I...

Been riding the 400 each day since I got here. Observations: 1. 2 kicks to start in the morning, sometimes 1 2. Clutch has a very short pull for use, more like a switch. I'll have to get used to it. 3. Tank bubble has grown, I should of shipped the new tank here. 4. Turn signal switch is...

Thanks, unfortunately I've developed a bubble under the paint. Send that fuel is leaking under the paint making the bubble. I actually picked up an xs750 standard tank to fit to the 400. I figure the added capacity will be nice and then I'll reshape the seat during my style revamp of the...

I'm back....ish. Been busy with work and the 400 is living with my wife in Mississippi. Soon we will get to live together again. We are planning for my wife to get a newer Bonneville to ride daily (she doesn't enjoy kickstart only). My Speed Triple was stolen then recovered, then totaled...

Goofed up and lost the only key. Update: Someone at the wife's apartment found them and turned them in. Still can't believe it... never lost a key before. Now to get a couple extra copies made.

Winks, JK's or an lol go a long way with text sarcasm. I've learned the hard way with gf's. [emoji51] Eventually I'll be headed to a tracker look with my XS but first the fiancé needs to learn to ride on it. One day I'll get to set the Yamaha up how I like.

Fiance got her learner ride today.

Well the Fiance got her learner bike today. She was excited and thrilled to have her new toy. Next to it's stable mate.

Well I got the Decals in and installed. A little difficult to get a flat decal on a curved tank but came out alright I guess.

Filler primer for the next step and a good amount of wet sanding. Then time to seal once it was smooth. After that was a white base coat and then a coat of House of Kolor Snow White Pearl Then the final clear coat using a 2 part aerosol clear. All finished until the tank...

Laid some paint this weekend with the help of my dad. Started with removing the badges and staring at the dents along the one side. Then did a chemical strip of the paint. Then time to fill the badge reliefs and dents. Then moved onto glazing putty and filler primer with...

I make sure I go through the break-in, thank you. Hopefully at the end of the month I'll be painting the take and side covers. Going with a pearl white and some factory style pin striping. Hopefully I'll have pics and a great outcome

I kept my caliper hooked up and pumped the brake lever until the caliper slipped out. Just added a little brake fluid to the master cylinder as I went.

Tracked down some "new" brake pads. Installed and the brakes are feeling great. Then proceeded to my next project. New fork oil. Added 150ml and the forks still feel soft for me but I'm used to my newer performance forks on my Triumph so maybe that's how it'll work. Here's my sweet...

Thank you for the update. Let's me know the desktop I'm using is the problem.