1981 xs400 café project, need help with decisions

[Lrodetis]

I just bought my 1981 xs400 last week and I'm currently in the process if turning it into a cafe racer. Two questions, what would be the best chain to go with on a 17/37 front/rear sprocket set, and also should I go with clip on bars, or is there something that you would recommend over that?

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[N8Bishop]

Lots of people go with Clubman style bars. bolt right on and give you simalar positioning to clipons.

 

[swbxchip21]

as for the chain, i got the tsubaki roller bearing chain for mine. the difference between the two was immediately noticeable. and as a plus the chain requires little to no maintenance b/c it has o-rings and bearings. and it wasnt to expensive. i picked it up from parts unlimited

 

[swbxchip21]

also,welcome to the forum! can we see a pic of the bike so far? and did you kno we sell t-shirts?

 

[16VGTIDave]

as for the chain, i got the tsubaki roller bearing chain for mine. the difference between the two was immediately noticeable. and as a plus the chain requires little to no maintenance b/c it has o-rings and bearings. and it wasnt to expensive. i picked it up from parts unlimited

I just want to point out that o-ring chains still need lube. The o-rings will burn up if not lubricated. And any dirt will grind the sprockets and chain into rusty dust just as quickly as a standard chain.

 

[willem]

I recommend DID chains - they are the best from what my research showed, and I have one on now and I'm very happy. Even new (when chains tend to stretch a little when 'wearing in') I haven't had to adjust it and it's been like 5k km since it's on

 

[Lrodetis]

Thanks for all of the suggestions with the chain. I tried to include a picture with this but I'm not sure if it uploaded.

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