user10645
XS400 New Member
Hi all, been using the site for advice since picking up a 1982 XS400SE (4G5) last September as a winter project. Though you might be interested in seeing the result. Not sure how to descibe it - Brat Tracker ?
I have uploaded before, during & after pics in my public albums so all should be viewable.
The donor bike has 41,000 registered miles but a PO has swapped out the engine (for another 4G5) so no idea of it's mileage - however 150psi both sides dry so no worries on mechanicals - just had to sort out with DVLA (UK)!
Basic rundown on work carried out;
All balls taper bearings in steering stem, needle rollers in swing arm and all wheel bearings.
New sprocket dampers, sprockets & chain.
RFY aftermarket rear shocks.
Hurricane European bars and after market shorty levers.
Domino throttle & grips.
All cables renewed.
Carbs cleaned & new diaphragms fitted. 140 Main, 42.5 pilot, 150 main air & needle on 3rd groove - little lean - still work in progress. Petcock refurbed.
Motad 2 into 1 exhaust & pod filters (taped 80% at present).
Stripped spark plug thread (LHS) repaired with helicoil insert.
Sheared exhaust stud drilled out & re-tapped.
Worn gear selector shaft replaced
New gear & kick-start levers
Lots of parts media-blasted & powder coated (see pics)
Tail hoop fitted, original fenders shortened & re-used
New metal seat pan fabricated, fitted with FZS600 latch, foamed and covered.
Tank, fenders & headlight shell blasted & powdercoated for corrosion protection then prepped, sprayed and clearcoated for finish with new TZR decals
New Avon Roadrunner boots!
I think that's about it !! Now I need some decent weather for riding.
All / any comments welcome (and yes I have fitted an in-line fuel filter since taking the photos - cheers!)
I have uploaded before, during & after pics in my public albums so all should be viewable.
The donor bike has 41,000 registered miles but a PO has swapped out the engine (for another 4G5) so no idea of it's mileage - however 150psi both sides dry so no worries on mechanicals - just had to sort out with DVLA (UK)!
Basic rundown on work carried out;
All balls taper bearings in steering stem, needle rollers in swing arm and all wheel bearings.
New sprocket dampers, sprockets & chain.
RFY aftermarket rear shocks.
Hurricane European bars and after market shorty levers.
Domino throttle & grips.
All cables renewed.
Carbs cleaned & new diaphragms fitted. 140 Main, 42.5 pilot, 150 main air & needle on 3rd groove - little lean - still work in progress. Petcock refurbed.
Motad 2 into 1 exhaust & pod filters (taped 80% at present).
Stripped spark plug thread (LHS) repaired with helicoil insert.
Sheared exhaust stud drilled out & re-tapped.
Worn gear selector shaft replaced
New gear & kick-start levers
Lots of parts media-blasted & powder coated (see pics)
Tail hoop fitted, original fenders shortened & re-used
New metal seat pan fabricated, fitted with FZS600 latch, foamed and covered.
Tank, fenders & headlight shell blasted & powdercoated for corrosion protection then prepped, sprayed and clearcoated for finish with new TZR decals
New Avon Roadrunner boots!
I think that's about it !! Now I need some decent weather for riding.
All / any comments welcome (and yes I have fitted an in-line fuel filter since taking the photos - cheers!)
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