KEL510
XS400 New Member
Hello everyone! New to the forum and this is my first post -
I attached a picture of what i believe to be an xs400 seca. I have no idea what year it is. I got the bike for about $120 from a guy who didnt know anything about the history of the bike. Bought it with the intention of restoring an older bike and learning as I go. First attempt at a project bike. Got it home excitedly and first thing I did was take the seat off and tank. I wanted to get a good look at the frame. I was surprised to see the rear monoshock setup. Didnt notice the rear shock setup till i got her home. Haven't seen a lot of posts regarding these bikes. And I don't see a lot of finished projects of this type. Getting a little discouraged as I'm slowly thinking of maybe parting her out. The bike was running according to the seller but just needs a new battery. I guess I could get her running first and then decide on where to proceed. I would have preferred a bike with the normal rear shock setup. Any ideas on what type of tanks fit this model as the tank it came with is rusted(i could see a hole through the metal). I also need ideas or sites I can look to for replacement seats/parts. Thanks for your time and I look forward to sharing info with y'all.
I attached a picture of what i believe to be an xs400 seca. I have no idea what year it is. I got the bike for about $120 from a guy who didnt know anything about the history of the bike. Bought it with the intention of restoring an older bike and learning as I go. First attempt at a project bike. Got it home excitedly and first thing I did was take the seat off and tank. I wanted to get a good look at the frame. I was surprised to see the rear monoshock setup. Didnt notice the rear shock setup till i got her home. Haven't seen a lot of posts regarding these bikes. And I don't see a lot of finished projects of this type. Getting a little discouraged as I'm slowly thinking of maybe parting her out. The bike was running according to the seller but just needs a new battery. I guess I could get her running first and then decide on where to proceed. I would have preferred a bike with the normal rear shock setup. Any ideas on what type of tanks fit this model as the tank it came with is rusted(i could see a hole through the metal). I also need ideas or sites I can look to for replacement seats/parts. Thanks for your time and I look forward to sharing info with y'all.