Shaving weight

[corruptmind]

I removed my wifes rear fender and reused the same tail light (with a few minor trims) and license plate holder. Even integrated the turn signals.

http://www.xs400.com/forum/showpost.php?p=66098&postcount=25

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[nitrofish1]

I suppose it wouldnt be too bad to take off the fender and remount the tail light like you did, cept i wouldnt take off the old mounts.

 

[corruptmind]

The stock blinker mounts are removed now, I just hadn't inthe original pics. Remove 1 of the stock turn signals and feel how much it weighs. And there's 4 of them on these bikes!

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[nitrofish1]

The stock blinker mounts are removed now, I just hadn't inthe original pics. Remove 1 of the stock turn signals and feel how much it weighs. And there's 4 of them on these bikes!

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im just not sure ill be buyin new turn signals, unless they r cheap? i hear replacing them is easy just matching wires

 

[corruptmind]

You can buy flush mounts or anything you like really and attach to the old wires. If you go with LEDs you'll need resistors.

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[nitrofish1]

You can buy flush mounts or anything you like really and attach to the old wires. If you go with LEDs you'll need resistors.

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ill have to look into this when i order parts.

 

[bcware]

Mirrors are usually required; well, at least one. I bought some aluminum bar end mirrors and they weigh a lot less than a traditional style mirror.

If you replace the turn signals you'll probably have to replace the bullet connectors that come on them. All the modern aftermarket lighting seems to use a smaller bullet connector than my Yamaha. It isn't difficult, but it isn't plug and play.

Do you have inspection where you are? I do, and I have to abide by certain rules.

 

[nitrofish1]

Mirrors are usually required; well, at least one. I bought some aluminum bar end mirrors and they weigh a lot less than a traditional style mirror.

If you replace the turn signals you'll probably have to replace the bullet connectors that come on them. All the modern aftermarket lighting seems to use a smaller bullet connector than my Yamaha. It isn't difficult, but it isn't plug and play.

Do you have inspection where you are? I do, and I have to abide by certain rules.

no, i live in illinois. but the inspection of the working parts has to pass by me at least, gotta get it all workin.

the new style connectors, is that a matter of splicing on the older style to the new signal?

 

[bcware]

I chop the small ones off the new parts and just attach the bigger ones. Both sizes are generally sold at any parts/electronics store worth its salt.

 

[nitrofish1]

im going to be buying a smaller seat, smaller footpegs, and probably removing the electric start, along with the tach, and center lights, none of them work anyways.

 

[bcware]

Center lights on the console? If you open that up there are tiny bulbs inside that can be replaced. The tach cable may just need to be lubed. A lot of times they never get done in over 30 years. If you're going to drive fast you need a tach or shift light.

 

[nitrofish1]

The tach is just fine, as so is its cable. I think though the only light thats working on the cneter post is the oil light for turning the bike on. the neutral light is out, and whatever light is on top is out too.

i am on the hunt now for turn signals and a headlight.

 

[corruptmind]

There's a site, http://partsnmore.com they sell a speedo that has the center indicator lights built into it. Think its like $70. Plan to get it for my wifes bike. Pulled the tach the other day as it isn't used anyways.

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[nitrofish1]

im just going to leave the center stack in there for now, and fix up the speedo (needs a new cable). its not hurtin anything leaving it