Josha
XS400 Enthusiast
Has anyone braced the 400 frame for more rigidity? I'm interest in supporting the swingarm pivot (D in the pic) and the steering head to swingarm (A). I know its a katana frame but something similar should work on the 400.
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Frame bracing
- Thread starter Josha
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that's where they brace the katana frame al la Gary Hurd 
never got the bike out of shape meself
never got the bike out of shape meself
FUBAR
XS400 Addict
for what reason
dO-bOy
Woohooo!
Seems like a "just because" project. Unless you have some massive rubbers on your bike and can ride it like rossi, I don't think it's worth it
Josha
XS400 Enthusiast
ok, forget it.
The 400 is plenty rigid for the street. You'd get more bang for the buck installing bronze swing-arm bushings, better fork springs, and better rear suspension.
I have slightly over-sized tires and found that it improved handling. I've gotten my knee down at speeds as low as 15 mph
I have slightly over-sized tires and found that it improved handling. I've gotten my knee down at speeds as low as 15 mph
