Question about frames

[tarpon101]

is a 1980 xs400 frame the same as a xs650? reason im asking i want to make a bobber out of my 400 and ive been looking at hardtail kits but cant find any 400 ones.

 

[willem]

No it's not the same. But lucky for you, Travis sells kits for the xs400! so buy one, and keep the site moderator fed

http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4825

 

[Hicks]

is a 1980 xs400 frame the same as a xs650? reason im asking i want to make a bobber out of my 400 and ive been looking at hardtail kits but cant find any 400 ones.

It will not work because of size differences, but expert frame builders may be able to make custom modifications. From what I understand xs650 frame parts are not a drop-in fit for the xs400 at all.

 

[tarpon101]

Thank You Willems and Hicks i think im just going to be safe and buy one of Travis's kits after looking at his and then looking at the 650s Travis"s kits make more sense.

 

[Hicks]

It will not work because of size differences, but expert frame builders may be able to make custom modifications. From what I understand xs650 frame parts are not a drop-in fit for the xs400 at all.

Are new frames still mavailable from Travis kits? Now 2015

 

[Robsteeler66]

Yes. Travis lives in 2015.