new build

Hey y’all, I’ve never owned a bike and I’m buying my first one tomorrow. It’s a 1981 XS400. It was in the process of being restored 10+ years ago and never got finished. As far as I’m aware the engine has been completely rebuilt. The bike is painted. That’s pretty much all I know. I will update...

I'm working on fixing up my 1981 xs400. I managed to pick it up in Vermont for free! It may be a little rough but slowly I'm hopefully going to bring it back to life! This is if my first motorcycle and it may take a while, but any progress I'll make sure to keep updating. If anyone has...

I know i've read threw most of the posts about this, but I just don't understand what is going on. Help me out? The skinny: From engine: Black - field coil ground? Green - field coil 3 whites- ac current I have the r292 VR, the magnet works when energized directly from battery, green receiving...

Hello, My name is Ryan, I'm from Columbia, MD, and I am a Graphic Designer. I just wanted to make my first post as I am new to this forum. I picked up an 81 XS400 Special a couple days ago for $500. This is my first motorcycle (besides some dirt bikes growing up) and I cant help but modify...

Hi there. I've just joined the forum after picking up a new project, an 1980 XS400 Special, and this is my first post. The bike is a literal barn find and by the looks of it has likely seen a decade of Canadian winters sitting outside, but seems in pretty good shape despite that, and has...

Just about finished. I have a few minor details to work out. Finally got to ride yesterday the bike runs and rides great. Let me know what you guys think good or bad.

Just got the bug to build a bobber and because of my first build and bike I bought what ever was cheap enough! A 81 xs250 special complete bike! Well it was anyway! Just thought I'd start a thread to show my progress as I go and to get advice as I go if you'd all be so kind?!?!