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Looking for project number two since the wife has laid claim to the 400........my question for everyone would you get another 400 or go bigger ? The 650 was on my short list when I found the 400 so thinking.....also found a XS750 local and the three cylinders kind of intrigue me in a weird way.....want to stick with an XS so let me know what you think.....I also have a lead on a 82 400 with a mono shock and DOHC motor.......
 
I have an xs750 for sale if you're interested. Granted I'm way down here in the southeast. I also have an xz550 vision for sale. ;)
 
I have five sohc xs400's. I used to have a few xs650's also. Sold the xs650's and bought the other four 400's. The 650 is a different feeling bike. I did like all the aftermarket stuff for them tho.
 
I have an xs750 for sale if you're interested. Granted I'm way down here in the southeast. I also have an xz550 vision for sale. ;)

Shipping kills everything :D

I have five sohc xs400's. I used to have a few xs650's also. Sold the xs650's and bought the other four 400's. The 650 is a different feeling bike. I did like all the aftermarket stuff for them tho.

Why did you sell the 650s ?

I like the 400s and there pretty easy to work on.......I wanted a mono shock version but being a DOHC I may just look for another titled 400 SOHC bike. Hell I have two motors and plenty of parts laying around :laugh2:
 
The 750 is a shaft drive bike, another layer of complexity, plus I think they sit high for my personal taste. I have spent quite a bit of time around one. I like the simplicity of the 400. Not a fan of some of the limited resources. I will do it again though, already started...
 
Shipping kills everything :D



Why did you sell the 650s ?

I like the 400s and there pretty easy to work on.......I wanted a mono shock version but being a DOHC I may just look for another titled 400 SOHC bike. Hell I have two motors and plenty of parts laying around :laugh2:

I like the smooth motor on the xs400 better. The xs650 has a lot of vibes in it (360 crank). When you compare the weight to power ratio on the two there is not much difference. I drove the my xs650 for two seasons. It was just not for me. This is a pic of my modified 80 just before I sold it. I also had a 76, 78, and 81. But those where for parts or future projects. I made a lot of money when I sold everything.
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XS 400 DOHC if you ask me...I rebuilt two of those.
Easy to do and boy....they go likes dogs shot in the ass

You like the DOHC over the SOHC ? I have a chance at one but just not sure.......kind of thinking if I stick with the 400 keep them all the same maybe.....hell who knows......I just want another project.
 
Can't Say about SOHCs .... didn't work on one...
All I can Say is the DOHC was fun to work on...
I built a monoshock cafe racer...and a scrambler on that base...
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It is an improbable base as it is a stress member engine...but with enough vision/work anything can be done...
Plus, i like building on an improbable base...rather than doing the cookiecutter Honda CB thing...not that I wouldn't do one...but the ugly duckling turned swan just does it for me.
 
Can't Say about SOHCs .... didn't work on one...
All I can Say is the DOHC was fun to work on...
I built a monoshock cafe racer...and a scrambler on that base...View attachment 30161
It is an improbable base as it is a stress member engine...but with enough vision/work anything can be done...
Plus, i like building on an improbable base...rather than doing the cookiecutter Honda CB thing...not that I wouldn't do one...but the ugly duckling turned swan just does it for me.

I like the look of that Café! Have a build thread on that one ?

Now you have me looking at options :laugh2:
 
...yep...it's called all over the place Maxim/Seca build

Will check it out I like the looks of it from the pic :thumbsup:

Have it narrowed down to a few bikes and well what is it with craigslist :rolleyes: one guy always answers with one word and the other has gone dark after texting me every day.........found a Virago and a DOHC 400. The Virago fits my bigger bike scenario and I like the looks of the mono shock cafes.
 
I know what you mean...I bought a virago basket case as my next project...1994 xv1100 with 94000km on it, will be a complete engine rebuild, big bore kit with Webcam cams single seater low-life style bobber, single carb kit from kjs with a 40 mm flatslide carb, all new wiring (motogadget)....the works...I plan on doing it on error the course of two-three years.
I already ride it sometimes and even out of shape this thing pulls like a tractor.:bike:
 
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