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Well guys it's been almost a year since I posted any content here but I have made a substantial amount t of progress. Looking over the thread I knew that I couldn't just leave it unfinished. Since I last posted I have re shaped my foam seat, custom upholstered my seat cover, repainted my tank...

Haha, I know:) that was the only scrap material I had laying around to practice with.

Today I spent some time and got the foam for my seat formed. I then procededed to make a prototype seat cover out of a green camo frog pattern. The last picture is a picture of my practice sewing and the leather and thread that I will be using for my final seat cover.

Here is the best picture that I have of the back of the frame. It shows the brace that I was previously talking about.

I bought a MAC 2 into 1 exhaust on eBay about a year ago. The position of the muffler was conflicting with my rear sets so I did some cutting and got it to fit nicely inbetween my rearsets and back tire.

No worries at all;) I like talking to other bike junkies .

It's hard to say, these bikes were designed in the 70's-80's by an engineer that is probably smarter than us. Any chopping and modifications could seriously alter the handling of the bike. With that being said I would try putting around with the brace off and see how it feels before you chop it...

Sussex, for now I have the brace removed. I still have it and if need be I will put it on. I haven't rode it yet and I will let you know how it rides without the brace as soon as I wrap a few things up.

Here is a picture of the better side. I am pretty stoked for the progress that I have made recently.

Okay Guys, I feel like its time for an update. I realize that last time I left you guys with a cliff hanger. I have done a lot of work to the bike since I have last posted. That being said I will begin with explaining my logic on the hackery that took place. I realize that this hack job may...

I think that leaving the stock shock mounts in place and pulling them in .25" on both sides is not going to make a huge differece. I will be putting a brace in beteeen the shock towers. Also the hoop will add alot of rigidity. I honestly think it will be stronger than stock. I will do some rough...

Well Guys, I have been busy but have been slowly plugging away at the build. since my last update I have successfully narrowed the frame a little bit. I have my hoop and I need to turn some more slugs on the lathe to mount the hoop. Also, i have done some minor fabrication and cleaning up of...

Well guys, Its been a few months since we last talked :P I recently got home from Afghanistan and I would say I have jumped right in to the build of my bike. I got to ride the bike around in stock form and got to get a feel for the bike. For the bike being 35 years old almost everything worked...

Lots of good looking parts there, Cant wait to see some more pictures of the build. What size are the tires and the widths of the rims? I am thinking about buying new hoops and doing to a 18" rear and I debating between the 2.15x18 and the 2.5x18 rear wheels.

I have seen some Metal Zip tie looking things that might be great for securing the header wrap without sticking out like a sore thumb. I could have sworn they were sold by Dime City Cycles but I couldn't find them there. Here is the link to some that are a little more pricier sold by MikesXs...

I will definately have to grab some uni filters. Is the 130 a tight fit as far as chain clearance or swing arm clearance?

Yeah I saw that after I made the list, That will come in very handy and save me quite a bit of cash. I did a very basic design using Paint.

Hello all, My name is Cory. I just purchased my first street bike. It is an '80 xs400 special. It does run however it has 28k miles so I am assuming I will have to diagnose the clearances and probably adjust the valves at a minimum. Unluckily for me, I cannot even touch it until may. I am...

Oh dang, I didn't know they were that much more desirable and expensive.

Trying to get my hands on 77-78 squarish tank like one in picture. Willing to pay up to $150 plus shipping for tank depending on condition. Paypal would work best for me. Thanks. Edit: I am no longer looking for a tank. I picked up a couple off of eBay. However, there are a few people on this...