Recent content by bcXS400-81

Would love these in black so I can go 18" front and back on my bike!

Anyone know what fitment is like with the smaller two-stroke Yamaha tanks? Specifically the DT series - maybe a DT400 tank? Starting to like the look of the smaller tanks.

I'm a big fan of roundabouts. Much safer than proceeding through an intersection, especially on a bike.

I got the same clip-ons. I agree, the quality looks quite good for the price. Only problem I had with mine is one clamp was slightly larger in diameter and wouldn't clamp the fork tightly. I removed a bit of material from either side of the opening in the clamp and now it clamps tight. For half...

This. As a paramedic, I always tell people that if the patient has a patent airway, DO NOT attempt to remove the helmet. Full face helmets do a reasonable job of maintaining neutral c-spine alignment. If you are first on scene, lift the visor to assess an airway. Be sure to have a friend...

This is the only info I've seen regarding PMA set-ups on xs400's: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4648 According to the OP it works well.

Bike looks great! Have you noticed if the bike is using oil? Maybe do a compression test, if you haven't already. It could be the rings have seen better days and you're burning some oil.

Stunning build! My new favourite xs400!

Be careful with throwing a wider tire on than OEM spec. The tire will 'bubble' up and become taller than stock, altering the geometry of the bike if only done on the front or rear. Also, significantly more flex in the sidewall typically impairs handling. It may or may not be a big issue on this...

Definitely helps to have a second person for this job. Get them to push the cap down while you work on the c-clip. That said, I just did them myself, using a large philips against my sternum to push the cap down, then I got in there with a small flat-bladed screwdriver and some small hemostats...

Those leather panniers are awesome. Where did you get them? Or did you make them yourself? I'm looking for something similar for my single-speed.

I flipped my headlight brackets upside down so the light is lower, and cut them down by the amount needed for the clip-ons to mount to the fork tubes. Hopefully that makes sense, if not I can take a picture for you.

^^ Hard to tell from the description if it includes a ballast/ignitor. But otherwise it lookes complete. I'd recommend the 4300k color. 6000k is very blue and 8000k is purple. Bi-xenon's work by moving the cut-off shield to raise the cut-off for high beams. I'm assuming as this is advertised...

This. Your light output will be so scattered that usable light on the road is even less than with your stock halogen. Not to mention you're going to piss off every oncoming vehicle haha.

Saw this when it first came out. Great vid. I'd love to build an SR400/500 one day. Damn hard to find though.