BNR buildup

[BRATneveRAT]

wats goin guys. Im new here with my 1980 yamaha xs400 special. im new to bikes but not new to building different things. so this is my build....


wen i first got her she ran front wheel was locked due to a stuck caliper.....dirty carbs, but never the less bought her running for $250


looks just like this one but i have drum brakes in the rear...never took a shot of her wen i first pick her up

my main goal is something to this effect...i love this bike i wish it was mine so im a go with something like this

first thing i did was rip off the seat....im like 5'4 so i like everything lowerd! took it for a couple of spins then the batt died and i couldnt ride it for a while..lol no i have her ideling but i still need to rip it all apart.

wanna chop up the rear

ripped the carbs apart..

will have more for ya soon.. its cold out here in mass

 

[CadXS]

Hey BNR, welcome to the forum mate Look forward to watching your build (clearer pictures would increase my enjoyment though...hint, hint...).

Are you going to go for the strut hardtail like your inspiration bike?

 

[drewpy]

working well so far, interesting build lookforward to the next installment!

 

[DCopp]

carbs look assembled to me...

 

[volcomskater77]

wow. that inspiration pic is sic. i usually HATE strut hardtails, but that fits the look so its ok in my book. cant wait to see this progress

 

[BRATneveRAT]

ok...so i have updates but i ran into an issue.
the bike was starting fine with the electric start button and now that i switched bars its been bugging out.....for a second the button worked wen i turned the throttle slightly and now the button doesnt work...im so lost. i think it could be the whole throttle and starter button where you can switch it from off to run positions...or my starter selinoid is bad..help needed

 

[hardtailed77]

ok...so i have updates but i ran into an issue.
the bike was starting fine with the electric start button and now that i switched bars its been bugging out.....for a second the button worked wen i turned the throttle slightly and now the button doesnt work...im so lost. i think it could be the whole throttle and starter button where you can switch it from off to run positions...or my starter selinoid is bad..help needed

Sounds to me like an intermittent short either in the switch itself, or maybe the wiring. Have you pulled the cover off and taken a peek inside yet?

 

[BRATneveRAT]

i havent taken the switch apart cuz it was getting late, but i need to now...but i do have some pictures for ya,

 

[sboo2266]

Hey guys, I LOVE the look your going for BRATneveRAT. I really want to do that to mine as well. I have a question though, would the bike be rigid enough with just welding the brace from the tire where the shock mounted to the tank? Or would you have to do more? Thanks guys!!!

 

[dO-bOy]

tank looks huge on the inspirational bike you posted but i really do like that rear section. it looks mean!

 

[BRATneveRAT]

update...

now im running into carb issues....and no power watsover. I gotta run down all my connections and wires to see wats goin on

 

[sboo2266]

Looks great! Did you weld the swing arm to the main frame at the hinge? I don't want to copy your build to the letter, but I think it will be close. I will post some pictures soon as well. Nice work so far!

 

[BRATneveRAT]

Looks great! Did you weld the swing arm to the main frame at the hinge? I don't want to copy your build to the letter, but I think it will be close. I will post some pictures soon as well. Nice work so far!

good looking out man, no i didnt weld the hinge dont know if i should of or not but so far so good ive driven it and im ahppy cuz now it wont try to lift up on me like a wheely,got a small stretch on it. it runs so smooth

 

[sboo2266]

Thanks for the info BNR.... I think I might use Hex bar for the brace.. Looking at different options right now. I will start my own thread with some pics this weekend.

 

[sboo2266]

So, I have started my Bobber build as well and it is going very well. Thanks again for the inspriation... I was wondering if you had an idea for the battery and electronics?. I think I have that all figured out. Dimecitycycles.com has a faux oil tank and a battery that is 4'' L x3.25" H x1'' D. Its spendy but would look sweet. here is my build thread. http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5322
Thanks again...

 

[BRATneveRAT]

sboo im buyin a side bag to stuff everything in...