Kricu
XS400 Member
Hey all, before I get started with this build I just wanted to give you a brief history of myself and motorcycles. I've always rode snowmobiles and atvs but never anything with two wheels. So back in my freshman year of college I started looking into the world of motorcycles. My mom (like many parents) was totally against the idea of me being on one. I found a nice (I thought) lifan 200cc that I had the money to buy and was going for it until my mom threatened to kick me out of the house. I was on her case about bikes for the next year until she finally said that I could get one if I got my permit and took a safety course. The next day I came home with my permit and signed up for a safety course. I left for vacation the day after my course and on my way home we stopped and picked up my first bike. (2007 Zx6r)
A year later I sold that bike to a friend of mine and bought a leftover 2011 Zx6r.
The following summer I was being stupid and got into an accident. Lost the bike but managed to walk away from the crash.
The following december I purchased a wrecked Ducati Hypermotard which I fixed up and is my daily ride.
September came along and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride caught my eye. I borrowed my girlfriend's gz250 for the ride and had a great time. For a while I was planning on buying a local '80 cb750 but came into some financial trouble which caused the sale to fall through. This all brings me to about a week ago when I bought an '82 xs400 with a spare engine and some boxes of parts for $500. It isn't running right now but it has compression and a title which are a couple of the bigger hurdles for me. So here she is in all her run down glory.
A year later I sold that bike to a friend of mine and bought a leftover 2011 Zx6r.
The following summer I was being stupid and got into an accident. Lost the bike but managed to walk away from the crash.
The following december I purchased a wrecked Ducati Hypermotard which I fixed up and is my daily ride.
September came along and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride caught my eye. I borrowed my girlfriend's gz250 for the ride and had a great time. For a while I was planning on buying a local '80 cb750 but came into some financial trouble which caused the sale to fall through. This all brings me to about a week ago when I bought an '82 xs400 with a spare engine and some boxes of parts for $500. It isn't running right now but it has compression and a title which are a couple of the bigger hurdles for me. So here she is in all her run down glory.
Last edited: