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  1. J

    budget bike project

    slowly getting there. will make a better seat cover and clean up the pipes or change them, and some more wiring to sort, but it's a running/riding pile o' parts now.
  2. J

    XS400 Bobber build/first post

    Nice build, i like it. How do you like that tire combo? Any new updates?
  3. J

    budget bike project

    Thanks, yes its a shinko 244. Its a 3.5" which i was worried about fitting but i can still get the fender on so all good. I went for a quick rip down some dirt roads by my house and like the tire so far. I have a tw40 to put on the rear next
  4. J

    budget bike project

    Spooned the front on. Using tubes in them as they are tube type tires. Rear will be a trail wing I got from my brother
  5. J

    budget bike project

    Slowly getting closer. Fixing little things and cleaning, still a lot to do Got new tires today. Dual sport tires as I'll be doing a lot of dirt road riding. Are folks drilling the wheels and running tubes when using tube type tires? That's my plan but can't seem to find any threads on...
  6. J

    My '76 XS360C Restoration

    thanks for the feedback on the fork modifications. I plan to change my seals soon and was considering doing the same things you did, so it's good to hear from someone who has done it :thumbsup:
  7. J

    Hi there & pics of my recently completed project.

    Real nice, great work
  8. J

    budget bike project

    Got brakes all sorted. Went for a few mile rip to diagnose carbs, but running better and stronger
  9. J

    budget bike project

    Got the brakes working. Installed a new master cylinder and it works fine but the caliper is sticky. Might need a rebuild. Actually rode it down the road quick to verify clutch and gears are good, and all seems fine. Still going to clean the carbs again. Making progress on my seat too.com
  10. J

    The $50 '79 xs400

    That's a great find!
  11. J

    My '76 XS360C Restoration

    I like the modifications to the forks, interesting. How did that effect the handling?
  12. J

    So it begins, my first ever custom build

    I like the ducati, nice bike and looking forward to your xs build. What's the goal?
  13. J

    budget bike project

    Thanks for the welcome. looking forward to digging around here I don't have the stock covers. I'll either make something or switch to Uni filters if I must. I'd imagine with proper jetting either would be fine. I know how to search, thanks. I've searched for many nights on this site...
  14. J

    budget bike project

    hehe, well I had 3 or 4 late nights trying to get it to fire ;) wiring and needing some help, and it starts so much easier with filters on it of course Carbs still need work. One cylinder misses occassionally, and it really only likes to rev with the choke on half way or so...will take some...
  15. J

    budget bike project

    Hello All, first post. Picked up a xs400 for $200, not running, but had heard it run a few years ago. Came with a spare (junk) engine and boxes of parts. I'm not new to bikes, but haven't had a dedicated street bike. I've owned a few dual sports and dirt bikes over the years...random...
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