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  1. wester

    What did you do with your XS today?

    Starred at the frame hanging on the wall in the garage. Tipped back some brew. :cheers: Wondered where I'm going to find the machinist to help me mod the fit of wheels to new forks and rear sway bar. And the minor detail of welding on that rear sway bar. oh, and making my own wiring...
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    wester Build Story - 1980 XS400

    So, it's been ages since my detached MN garage has been above zero. Ok it's been above zero, but I'm a wimp in the cold. No garage heater yet. BIG thank you to this forum and a friend helping me get the front wheel with the ability to have dual discs. Also, I have a buddies bike that has taken...
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    Dual front discs?

    Yes. Still doing the inverted forks. So I wanted to run the dual discs. This thread was a HUUUUUGE help! :bike:
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    Dual front discs?

    Bought em. For the record. Owe you one maxim :cheers:
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    Got a little carried away - time to customize

    Haha. I had another in Jan as well... Where DOES that time go. Haha Congrats again Bentwrench! :thumbsup:
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    Got a little carried away - time to customize

    Agreed! Cheers to that! :cheers:
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    Dual front discs?

    Very interesting! Thanks Leo!
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    Dual front discs?

    Leave it to this forum to always throw ANOTHER idea out there. Haven't you all figured out yet that I'm in over my head already? :shrug::wtf::yikes::doh::banghead::yikes::laugh: :thumbsup:
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    Dual front discs?

    Well there we go. :-)
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    Dual front discs?

    Yep. Wish mine looked like that. :laugh::banghead::bike:
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    Dual front discs?

    Alright. Well... To the drawing board. Haha. Thanks for the help! :thumbsup: (still bummed. Just for the record)
  12. wester

    Dual front discs?

    Super lame :(:(:(:( After crying for a while... I'm editing my post to ask for tips of next steps toward a dual disc in the front? New Wheel? Drill? Other options? Man.. So bummed. Some predrilled holes under a plastic cap would have been a happy surprise.
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    Dual front discs?

    Still confused.. What I'm saying is I don't see how this pops off.... I mean.. I HOPE it does! Thank you all again for the help! :bike:
  14. wester

    Dual front discs?

    Old thread.. But I have newer forks that I'm planning on running a dual disc in front... I don't see the cap you're referring to that I can mount rotor number two on... Help? Thank you!!
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    Got a little carried away - time to customize

    I'm also subscribed.... And waiting anxiously! :D
  16. wester

    1st Bike Build - Monoshock

    Great looking bike sk8!
  17. wester

    wester Build Story - 1980 XS400

    Well at least I don't feel as bad now. :laugh: Thanks Chris. Super weird though - bc my front mags (disc) are tubeless. :shrug: oh well. [ALSO, I love this forum] :thumbsup: Now I'm off to get a tube as well!! haha
  18. wester

    Make Offer - Real nice bike going on craigslist

    hey... i have a buddy who is looking for an xs! im me! :bike:
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    wester Build Story - 1980 XS400

    Thank you! Headed put to work on her today. I think I'm grabbing some clip ons today and looking into the modding for the for on the rear swing arm. I realized the other say that my rear wheel was not tubeless approved. Quite bummed actually. Not the end of the world, but now I'm back in the...
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    wester Build Story - 1980 XS400

    Am I missing something in the degree of difficulty? Please don't taze me bro. :laugh: do I need the intake boots or the velocity stacks?
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