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thought i'd introduce myself.....
- Thread starter dongrady
- Start date
skillzman1
XS400 Junkie
welcome...to you...and your co-pilot!!
welcome don, that welding looks dodgy on the top shock mount! hope its just a tack weld!
dongrady
dbgrady
it is a tack. it has since been welded proper and will be gusseted before i'm done.
hardtailed77
Never Finished
Welcome! What material is on the tank of your "bobber"? It almost looks like leather in the picture...
CadXS
XS400 Addict
Welcome to the forum mate 
What's fermenting in your mind for finishing the bobber then...?
What's fermenting in your mind for finishing the bobber then...?dongrady
dbgrady
it's v vinyl cover that came on one of my part's bikes. i didn't like it at first, but it grew on me. i think it suits the look of this bike quite well.
dongrady
dbgrady
the plan for the bobber is to go back to points to minimize wiring and wire it from scratch. i now have the speedo mounted in the center where the ignition used to be.
i have some high density foam and 4 way stretch vinyl for the seat. i'm in the process of making gussets for all area's where the frame was modified. i still need to work out my forward controls also.(open to diy idea's here!!). the main goal is to do as much of the work as possible myself.
i have some high density foam and 4 way stretch vinyl for the seat. i'm in the process of making gussets for all area's where the frame was modified. i still need to work out my forward controls also.(open to diy idea's here!!). the main goal is to do as much of the work as possible myself.
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hammerlo
Iron Horse Riders
I like it, but i would like to see it finished(clean) if you`re goin` in that direction... 
dongrady
dbgrady
i'm not painting till i ride it so i know i won't be making chances but i do want it as clean looking as possible. i think the final paint will black and flat black, not quite sure of the exact details yet. my points plate showed up yesterday, so the wiring will begin soon.
TheMainMuel
Cycle Junkie
Welcome to the forum! Keep us up to date on the progress.
dongrady
dbgrady
pulled the motor last night to finish the welding on the frame and paint. will post pics as the work progresses. i'm not sure wether to rattle can the frame or brush. i've seen some REALLY nice brush jobs in my area, and i think this might be more durable. any thoughts???
I've seen hammerite brushed on really well, but they do that in spray cans to get a more even finish.
These XS400s sure are a blank canvas....I almost feel like a stodgy old man restoring mine to stock.
dongrady
dbgrady
i have a stock one too, or i neevr would have chopped one up.
nice bike. i like the look. are you going to keep the reflectors on the shocks?
dongrady
dbgrady
will likely need new shocks so i'll have aftermarket shocks.
i was gonna offer my stock ones. there off my 79 and they dont have the reflectors. i just want them gone, lol let me know if you dont go woth those aftermarket ones. speaking of which, what kind are you thinking of using?
dongrady
dbgrady
i was going to get a set from my local shop, not sure of the brand. we might be able to help each other, did u ever get the crank case u needed? if not i'd go for the shipping cost and the shocks(shipped). this should bring the cost to u down???
dongrady
dbgrady
if not i'd still be interested.
