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sjbeam2000 · Jul 5, 2014

Hi from sunny Cornwall, UK

been here a while for info and technical help, but thought I'd finally introduce myself and my finished XS400 board tracker. Its taken 7 months of weekends to finish and all modifications, frame/tank fabrication, paint, wheel building (23" front and back) controls etc were all done by myself. This is my first shed build, although as a fabricator/welder, I've made some frames in the past. I'm really pleased how she turned out and now looking forward to doing something with an XS250 I've just acquired!!

Cheers... Si

levdir · Jul 5, 2014

That's amazing work! I wish you were nearby, I'd love to do a photoshoot with your bike. It's lovely. Did you nickel-plate the inner fork tubes?

DARKMIDKNIGHTWARRIOR · Jul 5, 2014

Holy Crap!! Looks beautiful!!

sjbeam2000 · Jul 6, 2014

Thanks! No nickel plating. I machined two brass tube/covers. There's lots of brass bits on the bike.

LuckyEight · Jul 6, 2014

beautiful! Amazing job sir...

One Q: what air filters are on the carbs? Can you give some ebay link or something? I am looking for foam filters from EU... UNIs are available only from US

sjbeam2000 · Jul 6, 2014

The filter pods are RAMAIR units about £20. Bought mine from RAMAIR direct.

xschris · Jul 7, 2014

One of the nicest builds on here :thumbsup:

Welcome to the forum.

sjbeam2000 · Jul 7, 2014

Thanks a lot.

sjbeam2000 · Jul 7, 2014

A couple more Pictures...

levdir · Jul 7, 2014

Beautiful work on the engine. The fuel hardlines are a really nice touch.

sjbeam2000 · Jul 7, 2014

Thanks. I made it out of some 1/4" car brake pipe!!!!

Scorpio1963 · Jul 8, 2014

Very friggin cool how did you build the gas tank,thats awesome!

Requiem · Jul 8, 2014

This is awesome! great work

sjbeam2000 · Jul 8, 2014

For the fuel tank I made a paper template, then when I was happy with the shape used that to cut the 1.2mm steel shapes out, then welded it all together. The compound curves were hard to get right! That took a few evenings work!!!

sjbeam2000 · Jul 9, 2014

Didn't like the kickstart and fancied an old school pedal look, so I cut the threaded end of an old bicycle crank and welded it onto the original kickstart arm. I added a white rubber Union 9/16 pedal and hey presto an old school look which is much easier to start now!!

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