Recent content by FalconerG

Very cool. Will try to do something similar. If you are just using Kickstart what part of the wiring can you do away with? Obviously the starter motor, did you get rid of the starter relay? If so did you just wire the alternator through a transformer to the battery? Thanks again for all of your...

Great, that's what I'll get then. With such a small battery where you able to get rid of the starter relay? Has anyone heard of mounting the battery where the starter motor was, or does it get to hot there?

Ohh.... That's thrown a spanner in the works! Do you know what the smalles amp hour battery could be used? If Im not using the starter motor and could find a battery that fits could it be stored in there or is it to hot next to the engine? Thanks for your help.

Hi all. Just coming to the end of my first restoration. I would like to remove the battery. Can anyone tell me what I have to do to the current wiring to make this possible. Thanks for your help.

Anyone know where you can buy trail tyres for the xs in Europe? 18 inch front rim 16 inch rear rim. I've been looking for hours with no joy! Thanks for your help!

Thanks for the info, is the back tire a tight fit?

Hi There, Just in process of converting a xs400 special into a cafe racer/ scrambler style motorcycle. I have the factor wheels on and would like to put some tires on it to make it look more the part. I have looked on google pictures and seen hundreds of xs400 with just what i'm looking for...

Very cool looking bike. Just what I would like to do. Where did you get the plastic fairing that is under the seat?

Hi, new to this so please bare with me. Just recently bought a 1981 xs 400 and love it. Am in the process of changing it into a cafe/ tracker. My big question is where to get a seat? I have seen this one on eBay, I really like but it is for the Yamaha xj650. Does anyone know how similar this is...