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  1. JanMaha

    1982 XS400R to Cafe

    Or fit a Yamaha Raptor 700 muffler. You'll have to change the front bits though. No plug and play, but works well and you get a spark arrester:laugh:. Anyways, I needed an excuse to show off a bit. Perhaps this gives you an idea. Wishing you lots of fun with your build, Jan
  2. JanMaha

    Streetfighter build in progress - pics

    Hi Jim, I you do not find a smaller rear sprocket, you could also fit a 17 teeth front sprocket. These are available. A bigger front sprocket also makes your chain run a bit smoother with less power loss. Kind regards, Jan
  3. JanMaha

    Streetfighter build in progress - pics

    Hi Jim, Very nice job you did there. What a bit of paint can do. Love your practical no nonsense approach and the rebadging of course. Actions speak louder than words:D Kind regards, Jan
  4. JanMaha

    Removing front fork metal caps

    Good luck Jack, Also try to relieve the spring tension by putting the bike on its centre stand and keeping the front wheel off the ground (jam a block of wood under the frame).
  5. JanMaha

    Removing front fork metal caps

    Hi Jack, This is what I do: put a small diametre socket bit (10mm) on top of the cap, lay a big flat end screwdriver across the bit and stick the flat end of the screw driver under a fixed part of the triple tree. Push the handle down and lever the circlip out with a small screwdriver...
  6. JanMaha

    Streetfighter build in progress - pics

    Hi Jim, A very tidy job indeed. Looks cool even without the tank or perhaps because it is missing. You keep our DOHC flag flying proudly. PS: wish I could ride in a T-shirt over here... Kind regards, Jan
  7. JanMaha

    Dutch Newbee

    Many thanks for the warm welcom guys. Here are some answers to your questions. About the speedo: it is a Moto Detail aftermarket part from www.louis.de. With the red button on the left clip on you can toggle the odo and 2 tripmeters. Rev counter is from an older XS400 custom. Front brake...
  8. JanMaha

    Anyone playing with a XS400 - Seca or Maxim - DOHC?

    Hi Jim, I own a Seca, just read the intro posting "dutch newbee", mine is tuned a bit. DOHC's are a rare and unloved breed. Don't know why! Kind regards, Jan
  9. JanMaha

    Dutch Newbee

    Hi there Yammers, Just found this forum and it is right up my street. I own a 400 DOHC Seca, which I modified slightly. Put a disk brake on the back, installed a different muffler, 2nd disk on the front and a couple of VFR clipons. When everything went OK, you can see a couple of pictures...
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