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Discussion in 'The Garage' started by volcomskater77, Oct 20, 2010.

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  1. Oct 20, 2010 #1
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    hey guys. im new here so i apologize. im a senior in high school and i cut up and restore 60's fords for my job and i just purchased a 1979 Yamaha XS400 with a siezed engine for $150. the little kickstart support girdle in the block is cracked off. :banghead::doh: bad idea for a purchase? please let me know i might part it out and recouperate my losses ir i might just stick it out and sell what im not using and build it to shove in peoples faces who already said i cant do it.

    Ideas:
    Very Low Budget (make most things in shop class)
    Drag Bars :bike:
    TC bros universal hardtail kit
    new chain
    a stretch so the tire is just about where the battery box is, maybe an inch.
    http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/10/xs400-sratch-that-xs650/

    shop made forward controls
    tank? and ideas?
    re-wired and small speedo and a little Sun tach for a car. prob 60's era
    Header wrap.
    shop made seat with springs off a bike just like above /\
    something different for the kickstart no 'nades or brass knuckles (maybe)
    half helmet with WWII bomber goggles

    This is my first bike build so im learning as a go. any info about parts, ideas or anything would be great. a new lower crankcase is also in the works...?
    fell free to comment on anything im all ears. lol
    and Kick ass site btw!:thumbsup:
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. Oct 21, 2010 #2
    Ebola Monkey

    Ebola Monkey XS400 Enthusiast

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    Was that the 76 xs400, that became an "rs 500" off craigslist yesterday?
     
    Ebola Monkey, Oct 21, 2010
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  3. Oct 21, 2010 #3
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    im in illinois. i picked this up about 2 weeks ago in decatur and joind the next day, ive just been trollin around and gettin ideas.
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 21, 2010
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  4. Oct 21, 2010 #4
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    so no haha
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 21, 2010
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  5. Oct 21, 2010 #5
    Ebola Monkey

    Ebola Monkey XS400 Enthusiast

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    ah, OK. I'm 20 minutes from Tinley, and saw 1 on craigslist in Midlothian yesterday.
     
    Ebola Monkey, Oct 21, 2010
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  6. Oct 22, 2010 #6
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    sweet im in tinley i just moved from frankfort.
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 22, 2010
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  7. Oct 22, 2010 #7
    lukach4

    lukach4 XS400 New Member

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    crystal lake here guys. apperently there are a bunch of us on the site in the chicago metro area.we all should plan a ride/show this spring.
     
    lukach4, Oct 22, 2010
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  8. Oct 22, 2010 #8
    AceofSpades

    AceofSpades XS400 New Member

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    count me in.... if my build is done in time.. full custom fabbed frame in design process as I type
     
    AceofSpades, Oct 22, 2010
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  9. Oct 22, 2010 #9
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    hell yeah. i should be done by then i wanna make a removable rear seat pad but i have to figure out how to make brackets that dont look like the seat is even there when i take it off. anybody have an idea of how to do that? :confused:
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 22, 2010
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  10. Oct 22, 2010 #10
    XSLeo

    XSLeo XS400 Junkie

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    Suction cups.
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2010 #11
    Tech7

    Tech7 XS400 New Member

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    How about getting it running first? Hardtail, tach, seat and stuff won't be much fun without a motor. First half of "motor"cycle, right?
     
    Tech7, Oct 22, 2010
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  12. Oct 22, 2010 #12
    Teebs

    Teebs King of the Ass-Hats

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    Not really sure what you mean. That scoot has a 6 inch stretch. Were you just using it for reference on the inch or so of stretch you're planning?


    Don't worry about getting it running first. If you build it and then it doesn't run... you can't call it quits.
     
    Teebs, Oct 22, 2010
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  13. Oct 22, 2010 #13
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    yes i want a 4 or 5 inch stretch. and im gonna just get a new (for me) engine, after i build the bike :D
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 22, 2010
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  14. Oct 23, 2010 #14
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    i have a problem. how can i blow apart the engine if it's seized and the master link is nowhere to be found?:confused:
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 23, 2010
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  15. Oct 23, 2010 #15
    Travis

    Travis Staff Member Staff Member

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    What are you talking about? If, you're talking about the cam chain? You can either cut it, use a chain breaker tool, or slide the bearings off the end of the cam to get enough space to remove the cam.
     
    Travis, Oct 23, 2010
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  16. Oct 23, 2010 #16
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    yeah i just used a chain breaker.
    thanks. and i was talking about the cam chain
     
    volcomskater77, Oct 23, 2010
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  17. Nov 2, 2010 #17
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    what it looked like when i got it

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    Kickstart journal bearing ...setback...
     
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    volcomskater77, Nov 2, 2010
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  18. Nov 17, 2010 #18
    Chickenone

    Chickenone XS400 Enthusiast

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    Seal the Kickstart hole and make it a electric start only......Or... what i did.. i bought the same xs400 and swapped motors cuz i already hardtailed it....sucks cuz it was running good and i wanted kickstart only..... so back to the beginning haha..
     
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  19. Nov 19, 2010 #19
    volcomskater77

    volcomskater77 XS400 Chopophile Top Contributor

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    volcomskater77, Nov 19, 2010
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  20. Nov 19, 2010 #20
    drewpy

    drewpy Excess twin Top Contributor

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    here's a bit of inspiration for ya

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