N8's '81 XS400 Special Build

[N8Bishop]

Posted via Mobileyellow in the last pic js just the sun reflecting and a crappy camera ...

 

[mcrissjr]

Smallest little touch but I think that matte black clutch cover looks absolutely fantastic.

 

[N8Bishop]

Thanks!

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[N8Bishop]

Progress:

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[N8Bishop]

Done for the night. Most if the work today was electronics and carbs (painting and cleaning the choke mechanisms...), so it might not look much different:

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[N8Bishop]

A couple more and then it's time for sleep...

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[N8Bishop]

Working on some ideas for a paint scheme on my tank. wadaya think:

 

[N8Bishop]

First start!

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[N8Bishop]

After s few minutes tweeking...

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[Scorpio1963]

N8B I like your paint job on the frame looks good mate.Im wanting to strip everything down over winter and do the same on my bike.I havent picked out the color yet.

 

[N8Bishop]

Thanks Scorp! I debated the color too, there are a lot of red frames out there, but i ended up with exactly what i wanted. I think blue would be killler (you just finished your tank not long ago right?). I think flowing the tank into the frame makes it a cohesive build. I also like the idea of yellow or orange if you want to grab some attention

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[Scorpio1963]

Yes I did and the side covers also.I think orange or red would high light the blue tank.Also would be good for visibilty while riding.I need to take a more current pic of my bike,its not red anymore like in my avatar

 

[Maxim-umm]

HA! I'm actually planning to repaint my bike the yellow/blue scheme. Yellow frame and a darker blue (maybe metallic) tank.

 

[N8Bishop]

I live in columbus, so Michigan colors are actively frowned upon... my katana 600 was midnight blue with yellow flames!

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[N8Bishop]

Getting the details ironed out. Front fender & caliper done.

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[N8Bishop]

Brother brought the tank up from Cinci for a visit, so we did some bondo work.... Did I mention that I HATE pinch welds?

 

[N8Bishop]

Haven't posted for a while. Lots of little things hage been taken care of:

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[N8Bishop]

Base coat on the tank and Mock up for the 14.5" shocks

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[xschris]

Tank looks good

 

[Scorpio1963]

Bike is looking good NB ,good job on that tank.Are you still going use any of those paint sceme from your other pics above?