xs400j is kinda done.....

[reegs]

bike is almost done, eliminating oem speedo/tach combo and going with a black bates style headlight....

 

[Keithp]

I just cut my exhaust off at the headers and was thinking of doing the same as yours. Did it quiet it down by adding the extensions? Any baffles?

 

[ksqrly]

Keithp, remember loud pipes save lives ha

 

[ksqrly]

looks good reegs

 

[ksqrly]

how exactly did you mount your battery. Im working on a similar project and cant decide where to do it. did you weld in a box?

 

[reegs]

keithp, running the longer pipe did seem to help the noise abit. i also installed 'lollipop' washer/baffles an inch from the end of the pipe. i have them turned to 90 degrees which is supposed to help bottomend.....
i jetted and tuned to this set-up and its works great!

ksqrly, thnx! i welded some angle iron and am using a large heavy duty zip-tie. the battery is the stock size, its right behind the voltage regulator. i also weded a small plate there to hide batt and mount volt. regulator.

 

[83xs400]

can you post some more pics of this bike. its looking good.

 

[reegs]

started messing around again, bates headlight and relocated signals. Renthal moto x bars without crossbar. waiting for 2.5" speedo with led indicators.
anyone 'blocked off' a tach on xs400j?
also will be trying out some baffled drag pipes soon....