1983 xs400 rear mono shock qestion

[dayna400]

im new to the xs 400's, im gonna chop and bobber out my rig. i noticed that an 83 has a mono shock set up, is it goning to be possible to add on dual shocks? what do u guys normally do with mono set up? or is 83 a shitty year to have for building a bobber? thanks everyone, like i said im new to these bikes, but i do more of harley sportster bobbers.. i love a bikes!! thanks

 

[bcware]

Can you weld or are you looking for a bolt-on solution?

 

[DanMach]

Don't follow the crowd! Make a mono shock version of it The Maxim and Seca's both have monoshock rear ends, and very similiar frames, while the xs400SE, H, etc etc are all dual rear exterior shocks with SOHC motors and 6 speeds.

If you are going to chop and bob the bike, I assume you can weld, in which case its terribly difficult.

 

[JARichmond]

I feel like you could pull off a decent looking (if not, unique) bobber from a monoshock. If a bobber doesn't work, I can envision something similar and a cult following of your build thread.
Best of luck!

 

[bentwrench]

For the record, the 83 is the best year for everything. EVERYTHING.

 

[Sandro]

Hi, i build a bobber hardtail with an '83, can you see on my 3d, but if you use the monoshock you can follow this project...
http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/05/83-xs650-chop-bob-rat-whatever-for-sale/
On xs can you fit an R6 monoshock.

 

[jefpel]

I'm starting a similar project as you, I have an '82 maxim edition, with the monoshock. I'm looking to keep it softtail but do it bobber style. I'm most likely going to start a build thread!

btw this is my first post on this site! looks like a great place so far!