1980 XS400

[MitchMotors]

how long are those mufflers and did you leave the headers stock?

 

[Scorpio1963]

When I was buying tires I wish that I would have bought Dunlop K70`s.they loo like a good all around general purpose tire.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

Figured out my rear sprocket dilemma...the thickness of the powder coating added enough material that it wouldn't allow the retaining clips to be installed. Removed the powder coating if a few critical areas and everything fit together just fine. Off to get tires tomorrow

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

Unfortunately they don't make a size that will fit both of my rims.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

how long are those mufflers and did you leave the headers stock?

The mufflers are just about 17 1/2" long and I used the stock headers but cut them down. The length they ended up primarily had to do with the accessibility of a spot to mount a tab on the frame to attach the header to.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

The 16" and 18" wheels sure limit the tires available, I wanted to go with a dual sport looking tire but no go. And the local bike shop I go to tells me the Duro tires are not available for a 16" wheel. I think those guys are on crack though since I've seen them for sale on line from a number of companies.

 

[16VGTIDave]

Have you looked at Kenda? Their K761 looks interesting.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

Have you looked at Kenda? Their K761 looks interesting.

I looked at that, but they don't offer a rear 16" tire.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

Been awhile since I posted, been busy with work and just getting some parts together.

I ended up painting the frame over the weekend, came out pretty good for rattle can.

Tires finally came in and mounted em up on freshly powder coated wheels.

Hopefully on Saturday i get a big chunk of the reassembly done, just hope I remember how everything goes back together!

 

[xschris]

Looks good.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

Started assembly today and everything went fine except for my chain install. I bought new front and rear sprockets but when I went to install the chain it binds on the front sprocket. If feels like the chain is too wide, I went with a RK 530 "RX" chain.

Any ideas on this one?

 

[DARKMIDKNIGHTWARRIOR]

Any pics of the chain and sprockets?

 

[xschris]

"RX" does that mean o-ring? If so o-ring chains will rub on the cases on these bikes. They are wider that the standard chain.

 

[Scorpio1963]

Nice wheels and tires,turned great.What brand of tires and size are the tires?

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

"RX" does that mean o-ring? If so o-ring chains will rub on the cases on these bikes. They are wider that the standard chain.

It's an ORing chain, any recommendations on a good chain to buy?

 

[Scorpio1963]

Ditto on that

 

[willem]

DID makes nice chains. I use one with a rivet link. Have had it on for over a year and have only had to adjust it once, it barely stretches.

 

[iamunique127]

Good progress. Tires and wheels look tough and aggressive.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

The front tire is a Kenda K671, size 110/80/18. Rear tire is a Duro HF904, size 130/90/16.

 

[Atomic Wedgie]

Any pics of the chain and sprockets?

Bought a DID 530 roller chain....works like a charm! Looks like I've got a nice chain to hang on the wall.