Charles
XS400 Addict
It's just the stock XS400 tank from 79-82. Don't have pics of my specific tank, but there are a few dings. I was mostly joking, unless you'd seriously consider it. 
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1976 XS360 project
- Thread starter Tubesteak
- Start date
leedutcher
xsive to the bone!!!
Just a little bit of info tubesteak is a cool guy to deal with! very honest and ships out quickly!
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
Just a little bit of info tubesteak is a cool guy to deal with! very honest and ships out quickly!
thank you!
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
pick the bars up from sandblasting. nice and clean
also picked up 20ft of 14ga steel tubing for the frame.
also picked up 20ft of 14ga steel tubing for the frame.
check out my build. lots of info for hardtailing. and idk if you did already, but how much would you want for that seat? i got stuffs to trade you if you want. and there not just all take offs
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
so today, Justin and i got to choppin up at the 2jr shop. ill let the pics do the talkin
moving back the rear wheel for the 4.5 inch stretch. measure, measure, and measure
4.5 inch stretch welded in for the frame fabricaiton
chop chop
end result for day one
huge thanks to justin for his knowledge and work and to joe for letting me store it at his shop. it means alot
moving back the rear wheel for the 4.5 inch stretch. measure, measure, and measure
4.5 inch stretch welded in for the frame fabricaiton
chop chop
end result for day one
huge thanks to justin for his knowledge and work and to joe for letting me store it at his shop. it means alot
good start, hope that slug is hollow and not solid!
lhaolpa
XS400 Junkie
Looks pretty good,these bikes look short and squatty when chopped and not stretched or something done to stretch the frame a bit.The only thing I would worry about is getting some gussets or braces on the top legs of the hardtail,as they'll have a lot of stress on them. Maybe when time comes to mount a seat and fender.Just $.02.good luck. lha
Charles
XS400 Addict
Uh...you might want to drill some rosettes for that extension!
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
the swingarm slug is just temporary in order to build a squared frame. we ran out of time to fab the lower portion of the frame so for now the swingarm is still there. but when the lower portion is made the swingarm is going into the trash. unless someone wants to use it for their own 4.5 harltail stretch, then id be happy to ship it to them.
the gussets are coming. like i said we ran out of time. i wont be able to get back to work on it until next weekend at the earliest.
the gussets are coming. like i said we ran out of time. i wont be able to get back to work on it until next weekend at the earliest.
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
heres a quick pic of justin (right) and myself (left) doin work with the saw
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
new tank
Ryanh
XS400 Enthusiast
Did you just leave the engine in the frame when you welded your hardtail on? Instead of making a brace to hold the frame straight?
Tank look good too mate!
Tank look good too mate!
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
yes we kept to motor in to keep it square
Ryanh
XS400 Enthusiast
Ah cool, I though about that an then looking around on here most people seem to make a jig up to go in there, so I thought maybe there a reason why u shouldn't use engines, but hey it works for you it can work for me haha
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nitrofish1
XS400 Addict
am i the only one wondering, how in the heck did you pick that up for 300 bucks? a full cafe for 300??!!?!?! mine was pretty well stock and it was 750. geez.... maybe i just need to get out more. but this isnt the first bike ive seen on here thats been a steal.
Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
craigslist is your friend
nitrofish1
XS400 Addict
I paid $500 for mine from a dealer.
i feel cheated
