bobber

  1. XS400D

    Check out this 360 build!

    http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2012/2/21/1976-yamaha-xs360-bombshell-customs.html WOW, all I can say is WOW! To quote the creator "It was like a bobber fucked a cafe racer and gave birth to a boardtracker - or something like that."
  2. A

    Trouble getting it running......

    I have an 81 Yamaha XS400 and I cant figure out why it quit running. In the fall it became harder to get to started until it wouldnt start at all. It turns over and gets fuel but no ignition. I replaced spark plug/wires/battery, and rechecked all of the connections on the bike. If i take the...
  3. FUBAR

    since I got this running, I want to finish it!

    Hello people of xs400.com im sitting here in the midst of winter in central alberta canada... only -5 , as opposed to last weeks balmy -40 + wind chill. 2 weeks ago i just got my bike fired for the very first time, and this is my first 'street' bike ive owned. i had been tinkering away...
  4. U

    Good shop in Bay Area to do a hard tail?

    Can any one recommend a good shop in San Francisco Bay Area to put a hard tail on my xs400 or can recommend me to some one with experience? I want a Hard tail but I don't want to F@ck it up:doh: and have to spend more time and money to fix it later.:bang head:
  5. N

    softail bob project

    i guess an introduction first is the way its done around here, my name is nick been working on my first bobber project for the last couple of months(79 xs 400 picked up for $120). tried to get through the project by not having to ask any questions, but have come up emty handed in spots of the...
  6. Mchone

    New from Florida

    So while searching for xs400 stuff last night and I ran across this website. Name: David Location: North East Florida Occupation: Correction Officer Likes:long walks on the beach,The movies Steel Magnolias and The Bridges over Madison county....:D but seriously looking to build something very...
  7. C

    Introduction/ first build

    Hi every one ,a new guy here. Alot of killer bikes on here!A while back I was given a 79 xs 400 and i just started to work on it. The first order of buisness is to get it up and running, as the former owner did a bit of a butcher job on the electrical harness. I want to make it a kickstart only...
  8. V

    xs400 brat build log, here we go

    So all of a sudden I got a bug to do another bike build, My first was doing up a 2007 victory vegas which i found out was way too much fucken money when it was done so now im doin a budget build, i've bought most of the stuff off here and i'm keeping my budget under $1,000 including the bike...
  9. rmal

    Coverted directional lights to LED's - no "blink" anymore - help

    I could use some assistance. I have replaced the front and rear directional indicators with LED's. The 'blinker' no longer blinks - not enough resistance in the circuit I suppose. I add the old regular bulb directionals in parallel and then each side it blinks fine. Any way to add a resistor...
  10. E

    Does anyone know what type of tank this is please?

    Hi everyone, I'm new here but was wondering if anyone could help? Can anyone identify this fuel tank please. I'm liking the look of it but it all depends on availability in the UK. Thanks for looking.:thumbsup:
  11. C

    Greetings from Calgary!

    Hello there, guys! So, I got my xs400 as a first bike to learn on, it's '82 Heritage Special. Decent milage, just under 30000 kms. Already changed a handlebar to one that fits me better. I always knew I like standards more than cruisers or sports. Here are few questions to you: It...
  12. thejadedfool

    HELP!! =) Seat Mount???

    I have a small solo springer seat that I want to mount... But I have been trying to come up witha good way to do it... if you are running a sprung solo seat... could you post pics of your front mount... I could use some ideas!! Thanx much in advance!! David
  13. 0

    Wheel covers - worth the effort?

    I notice that a lot of the nicest japanese chops of old Harleys have wheel covers on the back wheel, a look I really like. I have a couple of covers that fit the diameter of the rear rim perfectly so I pulled the wheel off to do a test fit. I have a pic attached. The pic is kinda crappy...
  14. 0

    XS400 Bobber Rev.3

    After spending quite a bit of time on my redo of my bike over the winter,I was never really happy with it. It seemed half-assed since it was not polished enough to be a "chopper" and I had neither the tools or $ (or patience) to take it any further. Plus, I started out wanting a ratty bike to...
  15. M

    cant find forward controls anyone have ne help or input

    i have looked for forward controls for my xs 400 but the only ones i found will not fit standard xs 400 does anyone know where i can find them or if there was anything that will work on my bike???? please help!!! Thank you
  16. iaregenius

    ok, I'm curious about this tank...annoying yet?

    Ok, in my quest to have a tank that's just a little different I stumbled across a few different ones. My question is: If I find something that has a relatively wide channel for the frame but just isn't quite wide enough could it be hammered to fit? I followed the how to thread Skillzman did on...
  17. B

    Tank question?

    Does anybody know if a honda rebel tank would mount up with little or no fab work?
  18. goor

    it's not finished... but it runs!

    Thanks to the direct and indirect help from the fine folks on the this forum, my beast is running smooth... It was exhilarating riding it down the block and back, not just because it runs so well but because it was so illegal! It's still non-opped and it's not insured anymore... gotta get on...
  19. sboo2266

    Starting a Bobber build

    Hello all, Well, I have finally begun building my bobber. Like BNR's build I too have used the same bike for inspiration. So far I have cut and welded one side of the frame, and I'm now ready to weld the other side. I just thought I would share some photos and get some feedback. Enjoy, and I...
  20. S

    buyin an xs400

    Hey guys, my name is JT. im 18 and love bikes. Just recently built a Hardknock bobber, i bought it for $800 and tore it all down, replaced frame and a new larger engine along with other parts. My buddy has this old xs400 with no title/no keys. It was his grandfathers and its in pretty rough...
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