Karl's scrambler-bratstyle 81 XS400 SE

[Firestone]

And another one!

 

[Ezetman]

Awesome thread. Really good documenting! Keep them coming.

 

[81xs400sfttailbbr]

I'll make my own mufflers, but thanks for sharing xschris. I do have the cross over pipe and I didn't know that.
Got to shape some seat foam.

Where did you find your seat foam? im wanting to make my own seat!

 

[Firestone]

The guy who made the cover works in the seat making business, so he brought some he had in his shop here in Estonia. It's made out of rebond foam, with a layer of softer material on top (not seen on the pictures). You can probably buy it from Ebay if you are not planning to visit Estonia anytime soon

 

[Raw Sketch]

Great stuff mate very nice build

 

[Firestone]

Thanks Raw Sketch! Made some photos last month.

Also, new stuff is coming so stay tuned.

 

[Jeff0133]

Dig the smaller switches...

 

[81xs400sfttailbbr]

Man i love those small switches....what are they from? or are they custom made ones?

 

[Jeff0133]

Man i love those small switches....what are they from? or are they custom made ones?

....I would also like to know what you used and how...I really dig the look of mini switches...but do not want to spend $$$$$$ on motogadget stuff...

 

[BBS360]

I used to have them on my eBay watch list.
Couldn't find them again but they might still be on there.

Found it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/292056271421

 

[Jeff0133]

Nice...

 

[Firestone]

Hey! Sorry for the wait.
Yeah Posh sells them, but mine are from Welded (http://www.welded.fr/produit/commodo-mini-switch/). They are exactly the same Blitz Motorcycles use on their bikes, but without the logo and cheaper. I actually got these as a gift from my father on my birthday.
And a little update. Started taking the bike apart.

 

[Firestone]

Cut the tabs off and took the frame with some other bits and pieces to the powdercoating studio and sent the engine off to blasting as well.

 

[mmmboost]

Just tuned into this thread.... Very nice work man! I like your taste and your photos aren't half bad either Definitely inspiring for my project I just started.

 

[Firestone]

Thanks mmmboost, your pictures are fantastic! Frame after fine sand blasting.

 

[Firestone]

Engine after glass bead blasting.

This is the stuff they used.

 

[mmmboost]

my pants just got tighter....... oh man so clean....

 

[Firestone]

Got the frame from powdercoating!

And there was another cafe project frame that got painted matte black at the same time, but I think my glossy one looks a lot better. You can see some in the corner.

 

[Blu]

Frame looks fantastic, that engine is just gorgeous.

 

[BBS360]

How's the surface finish on the cover plates after bead blasting?
I'll probably be bead blasting my swingarm soon. Considering it for the motor.
Looks nice and clean but I'm hoping to polish my covers up. Too much texture might make for more work polishing.