Recent content by t8erbug

We've got a baileigh in the shop at my work that's basically the same as the Ercolina. That type of die has its plus's and minus's. Zero bend offset is probably the biggest plus, but bend adjustment isn't as easy (tweaking an experimental bend after taking it out of the machine). And, even...

Ercolina benders are nice. Do you just not have the die? That's the other nice thing about the Roguefab bender. The die prices are very very good, comparatively speaking, because they're a lot less labor intensive to make. Also, they make combo dies and don't charge extra for them. So it's...

FOR THOSE OF YOU FELLAS WHO'VE THOUGHT ABOUT BUYING YOUR OWN BENDER. Here are my two cents. Now that some time has passed and I've been able to use the bender on a few projects now I can say I really like it. There is definitely a learning curve to being quick on multi-bend parts and/or bends...

Only a year later haha. So sorry! It depends on what you'd want done. I've built one custom subframe so far and it was just a hoop and two vertical support legs. It was for a Suzuki Bandit. I think it turned out really well. I'm sure you've already done something with yours by now, but if...

You bet! Where are you located?

I recently bought a tube bender. One of the biggest motivations I had was to do it was the odd tube size of the XS400 subframe. I had wanted to do some custom subframe design on my bike even if it was only a ducktailed hoop, but was limited to the online stuff available or having a local shop...

Located in Utah. Will extend stock swingarms 1-3". Done properly in a jig and professionally TIG welded. Sandblasted and painted (powder coat additional). Quick turnaround. Ship to me with a check for $115. Return shipping included in that price. Take the headache out of DYIing it! The...

I'm sure the bike is also due for a valve adjustment. I've never done this before so it's something I'm looking forward and dreading haha. Part of me wonders if a valve adjustment will solve the problem.

I'm having a small hiccup in the midrange and was thinking it could be a possible air leak in my old carb boots. I had visually inspected the old ones before I fired it up for the first time and although they were cracked on the outside the insides still looked solid. To try to remedy the...

Yeah, it must just be the pictures haha. I wish it was as big as an old TW tire! Those bikes are so sweet. I've always wanted one too.

I started a project thread here with all the details and latest modifications :thumbsup: Here's the link: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14997

Lathed down the shock bolts yesterday to get rid of the second side since they'll no longer be needed. Today I worked on making a seat pan plug. It will be relatively tall with thin padding. I want the seat pan to have a lot of real estate inside of it so when I decide to clean up all the...

They are Duro Medians. 4.10X18 (this is technically a rear tire) up front and 130/90-R16 in the rear. I've liked them so far although, they've gotten quite a few bad reviews. I think I'm just too happy riding the bike to care haha. If they roll I'm happy (for now). Not to mention they're...

Here's what I got done today. I made a frame hoop out of the stock "swoopster" handlebars. Not gonna lie.. that's about all those handlebars are worth! I'm glad I could make use of them somehow. They're 7/8" tubing just like the frame and have pretty nice looking bends in them so they fit...

Since I'm cooking right along with this little project I thought I'd better make a dedicated build thread. Nothing Major for this XS400. Frame hoop, seat, exhaust, tires, guages, general handlebar clean-up, extended swingarm, and some minor electrical. There will be other odds and ends but...