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Hi folks, So I want to just get a new front wheel for my xs400 cafe project, which I gather means new forks also, which is fine. Budget will probably allow for it. I'm a rookie though, and don't really know how to find a compatible set of forks for this kind of thing. Is it as simple as...

I might be looking to do exactly what you suggest. Find a compatible wheel upfront with a disc brake and match it to the back wheel. Thanks!

So... I think I need to back up... lol. Here's the bike I'm working on. I have approximately 2.4 million questions, and I'm researching a ton... I have a 3k budget for this build. I'm picking up a compression gauge tomorrow and will run that check asap. First Questions, in no particular...

Can a compression check be performed even though the bike won’t start yet?

Hi folks! So, I wanted to say hey and that I'm glad to have found this resource! I've been reading my butt off the last week or so and this place is full of great info! So, I don't want to overwhelm y'all, so I'll keep my question short. I have a 1978 XS400 2e. I am hoping to turn it into a...

Thank Thanks, AMC. I appreciate it. I can be obtuse, so I get it. Thanks for the info on the m-unit. I'm psyched to get started... took a long hard look at the bike today and have begun the design stage. First build. Excited.

Thanks!!! I really love this little bike. I've been wanting to get stuck in on a build for a long time, so I'm def planning on having fun!

Thanks, motoTrooper. I don't aim to start a war right out of the gate! I'm just starting my build (my first) and don't know a lot yet. I've got some basic skills and tools, and really want to make sure this bike is reliable for my friend before I hand it over... I've struggled in the past with...

Well, I certainly didn’t intend to Jack someone’s topic, or cause confusion. Just trying to learn something good. My apologies to the OP. I looked at the m-unit website and then asked my question here, which I thought was Germaine to the topic. I’ll be more careful in the future.

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum and wanting to take an old xs400 in my barn and make a bad-ass cafe racer out of it for a friend. My first thought is that I need this to be a reliable bike, which means all new electrics. Can someone explain what an "m-unit" is? Does it get rid of the coils and...