81xs 400 cafe build pics

[Daveyray]

here are some pics from my build.

 

[Daveyray]

More pics

 

[spectra]

Looks like a good start.

 

[jazzcafe]

Nice job Did you do the painting or you had it powder coated? How much it costs there to get frame forks and wheels powder coated. I am in Germany, going to get it all done here when my bike arrives.

 

[spy]

Looks good so far!
What size and type of tires are you running?

 

[Daveyray]

I painted everything except the rims myself. The rims were 50$ a piece to have powder coated. I am running 100/90-18 for the front and 130/90-16 for the rear. They are the Shinko 712 series tires. They were about $170. Mounted and balanced. As for the forks I rebuilt them myself at home. The seals were $15 I believe and the fork oil was about 9 dollars. I polished the forks myself and painted the fork tubes.

 

[Daveyray]

Made a custom sub frame. Mono shock set up

 

[Daveyray]

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[motoTrooper]

Nice fabrication there! I rarely approve of a monoshock design here from the get-go but you've got it right with the bracing and load paths!