rockjock729
XS400 Enthusiast
I am bringing an 81 xs400 (4300 miles) back to life. The engine fires up and sounds good, but the front forks are bent(the triple tree looks good). I have access to a 77 with several features that make it attractive (good front, disc rear). My questions are:
Will the front from the 77 transfer easily over to the 81?
Can the rear disc be transferred over to replace my rear drum?
How much different is the frame regarding swapping parts? ie. swing arm, Engine
Are the carbs the same?
I am not married to either regarding registration so I can go with the 77 frame using the 81 engine or stick with the 81 frame. I have all summer into the fall to put this together.
Will the front from the 77 transfer easily over to the 81?
Can the rear disc be transferred over to replace my rear drum?
How much different is the frame regarding swapping parts? ie. swing arm, Engine
Are the carbs the same?
I am not married to either regarding registration so I can go with the 77 frame using the 81 engine or stick with the 81 frame. I have all summer into the fall to put this together.