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    Seat idea offered up for size

    Hi everyone Yesterday I was given a rear fender/ seat combo. So today, after a bit of snow, rain and hail, the sun finally came out. Amazingly it seems a good fit and with a little "fettle" here and there I'm hopeful it'll fit nicely. I've attached a couple of pictures to show how it looked...
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    Help! I need a pair of these...

    Gang, I am in urgent need of a pair of the brackets where the rear signal lights attach to (see red square). Currently restoring a 1980 XS400 Special II back to stock condition. I "borrowed" this pic from one of ECP89's threads. The "mounts" currently on mine are not in great shape and I...
  3. Stabler

    Solder leaking tank? Pros and cons.

    I was doing some cleaning up before sending my tank to paint and apparently ground of a little to much on one weld on the tank. (I know - I shouldn't have been grinding there at all - but what's done is done.) :banghead: Now I've got a leak ther. About one drip every 6-7 seconds. My question...
  4. Pork Chop

    Foot peg rubber help

    I have completely stripped the frame getting ready for paint but i am a bit puzzled about the foot peg rubbers that hold the pegs to the frame. What have you guys done with them? Replace or removed them? They seem pretty stiff and compressed in & i think i might kill them if i try to remove...
  5. V

    wanted 1982 gastank emblems, ignition switch

    Hi All, my brother is looking for the above. If you have them please email me. thanks. michel
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    Frame back bone options?

    Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of info or threads regarding cutting the frame and making a single backbone and how viable and safe it is to do so? Thanks
  7. robindean

    My front wheel won't unlock :(

    Great. I get up, go out to start the bike and the front wheel won't unlock. :mad: The key will turn counter clock-wise to the "park" position but it will NOT turn counter clock-wise to unlock the fork. I had to cancel an appointment because of this. :banghead: I rode it home last...
  8. kirkn

    Seca 400 - Steering Bearings Refurb

    I did this project on my 1982 Seca 400, but it is applicable to all the models. This is just a refurbishment of sticky, grumbly, stiff stock steering bearings. This is not a conversion to tapered roller bearings. To begin with, my bike's steering was stiff and notchy. You could feel a...
  9. robindean

    Do they make something like this that I can use with my bike?

    I'm pretty sure this is a Suzuki but I'm wondering about the plastic cover / windshield that surrounds the headlight. I'd very much like to buy something like it for my '82 XS400R but am unsure where to look, assuming it even exists. Tips? Sources?
  10. R

    XS 250/400 questions - need help

    Hey guys just a fee quick questions, 1. Will a dt 175 tank fit onto my 250 frame, it's apparently the same as the 400 frame, any does anyone have a pic of what it looks like with the dt tank on? If not what other tanks look good, I'm looking for a squarish "toaster" style tank... 2. What...
  11. R

    Hardtail - XS250s

    Hi, I have a XS 250, I want to hardtail it but want to know if there is a kit available for it I have seen that some guys use kits on 400s but will these fit an XS 250 I am located in Australia, but if there is nothing available here I will look at buying OS Any help is appreciated, even...
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    Top bolt on the steering stem?

    While looking down my steering tree i noticed i could see right though it to the concrete. I figure something important was missing so i Google it. Its a bolt at the top of the stem, and i dont know any sizes or anything. i couldn't find jack, besides bolts that came with complete kits. Q...
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    Has anyone tried putting xs650 seat on xs400?

    I love the look of the stock (not cafe) xs650 seat shown here... http://www.mikesxs.net/products-17.html#products I don't like the stock seat on my 1981 xs400 special. I want a new seat but still want to have the passenger for my girlfriend. Has anyone ever tried to put this seat on a xs400???
  14. Ruined1

    Today's topic. Modification.

    A few questions for those willing to donate a minute of their time... Frame modifications; I want to Chop the front end of my xs400 Maxim and bob the ass end. Obviously this means taking the Neck (fork collar???) off of the frame and welding on a chopped back collar... What's the easiest way to...
  15. S

    Thinking about taking my rear fender off any ideas???

    Im thinking about taking my chrome rear fender off any ideas on where to put the tail light and rear turn signals
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    Mounted a RD400 Tank on My 77 XS400

    Hey Everyone, I had asked about this a few weeks back and scoured the boards to find a few unfinished threads about the topic of mounting other tanks to the xs, especially the RD400. Well, I bit the bullet last week and ordered an eBay special... a 76 RD400 tank (with a few dings in it and...
  17. steinbock

    tank stickers

    Hi, I am looking for stickers on the gas tank. This slashes standing next to the Yamaha logo. http://www.maier4all.de/Grafiken/Yamaha%20XS%20400.jpg Thanks
  18. volcomskater77

    triple tree bolt

    mine got lost. :( anybody know the correct pitch, length, etc. or have one they can send part with?
  19. hoovitorloseit

    Best type of welding for frame?

    Hey all, I have a couple of questions: 1. New to the frame game and I'm curious as to which type of welding is the best to use on my frame. I'm in the beginning stages of a rigid tail conversion and need some guidance. 2. I'm pretty set on cutting and bending my own tubes for the...
  20. chkm8

    Anyone use a mustang tank?

    I'm thinking about swapping out tanks to either a mustang style or sporty style. Does anyone have pics with a mustang tank so I can get a better idea of how that would look? thanks!
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