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Has anyone braced the 400 frame for more rigidity? I'm interest in supporting the swingarm pivot (D in the pic) and the steering head to swingarm (A). I know its a katana frame but something similar should work on the 400.

Saw this on ebay today http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum-Alloy-Swingarm-SR500-SR400-XT500-TT500-XS650-Cafe-Racer-Tracker-/120897286569?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c260a31a9#ht_4369wt_1185 How much work to make this fit?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-XS400-Motorbike-/170825699884?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item27c601522c#ht_500wt_1202 Anyone we know?? Looks nice.

Decided to go with a cafe theme for this bike. Ordered some 33mm clipons, tapered headstem bearings and looking at some eBay universal rearsets. Shave off as much weight as possible. I want it to handle well so I'm goin to lift up the bum a bit, get fork brace and brace up the swingarm with...

Has anyone out there made a custom exhaust and instead of mufflers just run an internal baffle to keep the noise down?

Hi guys. Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I'm 32 and have two kids and a fiance. I have got a 1979 XS 400. I will (one day) turn it into a cafe racer, but I might change my mind and go something unique. When I find pics I'll chuck some up here. At the moment it's...