Its alive ! Almost finished 81 XS400 Cafe Racer pics and video

[riotten22]

Awesome Thanks, next question don't velocity stacks make it so dirt and such can get into your engine more easily?

They have small screens on the inside of the stack. not as good as a filter but better than nothing

 

[petei]

They have small screens on the inside of the stack. not as good as a filter but better than nothing

Interesting... I really like the look but i'm a little scared of dirt and such.. i think i'll wait for a bit. maybe over the winter.

 

[Stevo]

Great job, great looking bike! Question for you, where did you put the battery? Also are those factory front forks?

Tires are very cool, same ones i have been looking at, are your wheels stock and stock size?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[riotten22]

Great job, great looking bike! Question for you, where did you put the battery? Also are those factory front forks?

Tires are very cool, same ones i have been looking at, are your wheels stock and stock size?

Thanks,
Steve

Battery is located under the racer seat. See my build page for pics of where my electronics are housed. Forks are stock. Wheels are stock 16" in rear 18" in front. I would recommend going narrower on the rear tire if you decide to go with those tires.

 

[FUBAR]

ill buy that exhaust off you if you are going to take it off and re do it

 

[mjewell]

Where did you get those wheels?

 

[riotten22]

Where did you get those wheels?

They are the stock wheels that came on it. 1981 xs400 special II

 

[Boardman73]

looks awesome !!!!

 

[riotten22]

Here are some new pics, Wrapped headers, added 2.25" side mirror and license plate. Will post updated sound clip this evening.

 

[petei]

Beautiful, i love the look of the pipes but i don't think i could take the noise

 

[Stevo]

Hey all help! - so this will sound newbie and yes this is first conversion and bike in 10 years, took it for fact without paying attention when ordering new clutch and brake levers w(with hydraulics) that the bike has hydraulics, BUT they are not are they? I see no hydraulics, just straight through push/pull cables, I have read nothing about that, this is an 1980 xs400g special, I'm not missing anything here am I, I do not need hydraulic correct?

Thanks,
Stevo

 

[riotten22]

Hey all help! - so this will sound newbie and yes this is first conversion and bike in 10 years, took it for fact without paying attention when ordering new clutch and brake levers w(with hydraulics) that the bike has hydraulics, BUT they are not are they? I see no hydraulics, just straight through push/pull cables, I have read nothing about that, this is an 1980 xs400g special, I'm not missing anything here am I, I do not need hydraulic correct?

Thanks,
Stevo

Sounds like your bike has drum brakes front and rear like mine. Make sure you order a brake lever for an xs400 with front drum brake.

 

[Stevo]

Thanks Nick!

Okay clear/clearer on the brakes, geez how did i miss that.

So I suppose clutch is the same, just a clutch lever?

Stevo

 

[riotten22]

Thanks Nick!

Okay clear/clearer on the brakes, geez how did i miss that.

So I suppose clutch is the same, just a clutch lever?

Stevo

I believe the clutch lever should be the same either way.

 

[Stevo]

Thx, I am hoping DCC will reimburse or credit me since i am ordering other parts from them.

Got the new grinder and cutting away on old non-needed brackets, still need to learn the electrical, electrical is the trick and the knowledge, well outside of welding, but i can learn that.

You all and your knowledge is invaluable, thx!

Steve

 

[Mawx]

Sweet ride!

 

[njcafe84]

What rearsets did you use?


Love the bike by the way

 

[riotten22]

What rearsets did you use?


Love the bike by the way

Thanks ! The rearsets are from Dotheton forum member DurgamK

 

[Stevo]

Great looking bike, still digging those tires, so you have 18 in front and 16 rear, how wide are the rims? Also you mentioned previously that you might recommend going with not so wide on the rear, why is that?

Thanks,
Stevo

 

[riotten22]

Great looking bike, still digging those tires, so you have 18 in front and 16 rear, how wide are the rims? Also you mentioned previously that you might recommend going with not so wide on the rear, why is that?

Thanks,
Stevo

Chain is to close to the tire not even 1/8 inch clearence so a thinner rear would be better. 18" front 16" rear not sure on the wheel width they are the stock wheels that came on a 1981 xs400 special II