Hi there. I just got my '81 xs400 on the road and I am ready to ride. I only have my permit at the moment, but I could not help myself last weekend as I took it out on some back roads to get a real feel for the bike. I love how nimble this bike is.
I was originally going to do a more cafe style bike, but after realizing how many parts I had on hand, I just decided to get it going and enjoy it for the summer. Then next winter, maybe do some more customizing.
Overall, I am very happy with the end result thus far. It sounds great too. I sanded the tank down and put a few coats of clear coat on it to give it a natural look.
What do you guys think? Below you can see the before and after photo. Any xs riders in VA?
I was originally going to do a more cafe style bike, but after realizing how many parts I had on hand, I just decided to get it going and enjoy it for the summer. Then next winter, maybe do some more customizing.
Overall, I am very happy with the end result thus far. It sounds great too. I sanded the tank down and put a few coats of clear coat on it to give it a natural look.
What do you guys think? Below you can see the before and after photo. Any xs riders in VA?