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I am selling my custom made 1981 Yamaha XS400 Special "Brat Style" cafe racer. I literally built this thing with blood sweat and tears. I love her dearly but it's time for me to get something bigger. Serious inquiries only. I'm not in any rush to sell her so no low ballers. $2,500 OBO. I am also...

hey dudes. i haven't posted in a while because i've been out enjoying my build. this week i decided to finally take the engine out and replace the head gasket. its been leaking for quite a while and now it is so much that my bike is not running properly and i keep fouling spark plugs. plus i...

In this thread I am posting pictures from start to finish of my build so far. 1981 Yamaha XS400 Special. Her name is Cleo...

Hey guys, by law the state of massachusetts requires me to have blinkers on my bike. i need to find the SMALLEST ones possible (just to shut johnny law up). i have seen in the past those "polka dot" signals and i can't find them anywhere! anyone know where i can find em!????!?! thanks!

A friend of mine is in the process of turning his 80xs400 into a cafe racer. He asked me to put some of his parts he is not using on this forum for him. First is a set of 4 stock turn signals (no cracks, all working) for $40. Next is an original xs400 owners manual. I have never seen one of...

I read on a couple threads that there is a way to tighten your shocks. I have a 81 xs400 and welded a "u" beam to the end of the frame for a custom seat. There will be no rear fender on it and i was wondering how can i adjust the rear shocks so that they will be as stiff as possible so I don't...

I have a bunch of parts for sale all off my 1981 Yamaha xs400 Special. Front Fender Rear Fender w/Taillight and license plate bracket Handle Bars Headlight Grab Bar If interested message me or email me and we can work out a price (depending on shipping and how far you live, I am in...

Selling these together or separately. Make me an offer i will post pics soon... Both are stock off my 1981 xs400 Special.

Hey guys. It's been a while since my last post but I may need some help. I live in new england and we are supposedly getting snow this weekend. i need to disassemble my bike to bring into my basement. i was wondering what some good steps to follow would be. i.e.; what to disconnect first, what...

I love the look of the stock (not cafe) xs650 seat shown here... http://www.mikesxs.net/products-17.html#products I don't like the stock seat on my 1981 xs400 special. I want a new seat but still want to have the passenger for my girlfriend. Has anyone ever tried to put this seat on a xs400???

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a pair of Vintage Firestone Deluxe Champion tires for my 1981 yamaha xs 400 special. I looked in the manuel for the tire size, and asked a buddy who has the same bike what his tire sizes were. They are different. What is the right tire size I should be buying...

what's up guys. i haven't posted all summer because i've been too busy riding. I live in new england and i know winter will be here before i know it. of that means i'll have plenty of time to dig deep into taking my xs400 apart. i'm just looking for ideas on how to do the seat. i want a cafe...

quick question... where the hell can i find a headlamp bulb for my 81 xs400 special??

Hey guys. Just an update, over the weekend I sealed my forks, and put new brake pads in. Also tracked down an oil leak, O ring in the neutral switch is cracked.. easy fix. So i've been riding all weekend and im noticing that when i come to a stop my engine wants to idle really high. When i start...

Hi everyone, now that my xs400, Cleo, is registered and i've been riding her i am going to start restoring her back to stock before any cafe moderations are made. i have a fair amount of rust on the right exhaust pipe and was wondering if anyone had some tips to get it off... tools to use...

i just bought a 1981 xs400 special. shes my first bike and i want to learn as much as i can about her. i am enjoying bonding and doing all the work on her myself. i got her to start, she is now also running. she idles beautifully, but as soon as i put her into 1st gear, she stalls out. the guy i...