SgS build

[swbill]

Well this is my first xs400 build, I have done a few 650, Harleys and a gs550 but never a xs400. Picked this one up for $150 with a title and decided to make it a shop bike which means I can do what I want with it and in my time frame.
Goal is comfort, low investment, high quality.
I didn't get any pics of the bike before breaking in down and getting started.
Here are some progress pics.









All powder coated here in house.

 

[bcware]

What did you do?!

Good job. It's nice to see something totally original!

 

[swbill]

What did you do?!

Good job. It's nice to see something totally original!

Thanks and I've done everything on it. The only part of a build I send out is paint but since this one is all powder coat nothing will be done outside our shop.

 

[Tombo]

Looks awesome. Great color way, my girlfriend would love it!

 

[xschris]

Different color setup that's for sure.

 

[motoTrooper]

Any info or experience on how air-cooled engines cope with being powder coated? Seems like it would insulate and make the engine run hotter...

 

[Tombo]

I realize after re reading my post that it could be taken the wrong way. My girlfriend loves the Celeste/sea foam color, anytime I see something in that color that I can afford I know shell love it. Its also Bianchi's trademarked/patented color

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[iamunique127]

Wow, lots of impressive work.

That's quite the shop you have there, too. I know I'd spend tons of time going to that fridge.

 

[swbill]

Any info or experience on how air-cooled engines cope with being powder coated? Seems like it would insulate and make the engine run hotter...

Rumor has it that there is a rise in temp with a powder coated engine. On this one only the side covers are coated. Everything black is high temp engine paint.

 

[swbill]

I realize after re reading my post that it could be taken the wrong way. My girlfriend loves the Celeste/sea foam color, anytime I see something in that color that I can afford I know shell love it. Its also Bianchi's trademarked/patented color

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Lol, no problem. I have a buddy that's been giving me shit about it being a girls bike. That color is sea foam green. When its done I think you should buy it for her

 

[Tombo]

Swbill only if I can past what I payed for my xs400

Plus, the only point of buying a new bike for her would be to get something substantially more powerful, and that's just not a 400 in this case. I will certainly show her pictures!

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[xschris]

The color has a 50's look to it.

 

[swbill]

Made some bushings for the peg mounts and got some assembly done.

 

[bcware]

That's looking real nice. The headlight is snazzy too. Also, you did more work than you mentioned! I see a seat pan and what looks like an ignition key in the electrics pan.

 

[xschris]

The only thing about white on a bike is all the dirt it will show

 

[bcware]

That's one of the reasons I may never have mine painted/powder coated like this. I ride so much that it would be get worn out in no time.

Still, some people enjoy the cleaning process. Here in NH with the cold winter some guys will spend the time cleaning rather than chopping things up like some of us

 

[swbill]

The only thing about white on a bike is all the dirt it will show

Yep ill give you that. Assembly has been a pain, greasy fingers and typical shop dust clings to every part. Not a big deal but definitely more work than a typical black bike to keep clean

 

[Tombo]

Spray it with never wet

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[faze]

Gorgeous! Can't wait to see the final outcome!

 

[swbill]

A little carb work tonight