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    For Sale - Sr500 wheels and rd350 spoked rear wheel

    I have for sale a pair of sr500 wheels, disc front, drum back for sale in the UK, I've listed them on eBay before the thinking about offering them here. Item number 273555115509. I originally planned to try and fit them to my xs400 as they were wider but looked the same as the standard wheels...
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    For Sale - XS400 spares or repairs for sale Durham , UK

    Hi everyone, Unfortunately I'm having to sell my bike as I am loosing the storage space I have it in. It's advertised on ebay for UK buyers only. Thanks for looking...
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    playing around with beta alp parts

    I had an hour to kill so thought I'd just have a play and swap some parts over from my beta alp to my xs400, it's unlikely I'll go down this route though as I don't think my abilities are quite up to the build, despite liking the way it looks. It doesn't help that the price of alp parts it's...
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    Any photos of Radian swingarm conversions

    Hi, does anyone have a photos of Radian swingarm conversions and info on how easy they actually are to swap? I hear a lot alot about it but not actually seen one fitted to an Xs400. thanks.
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    Make Offer - UK parts for sale

    Hi, I've listed a some parts on ebay for sale to UK addresses only. The links are below; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271312978317?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649...
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    wheel spindle steel

    Hi everyone, does anyone know whether wheel spindles need to be made of high speed steel (HSS) ? Many thanks
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    Brake drum hub for 16" and 18"

    Hi, Can anyone tell me if the brake drum hubs for 16" and 18" interchangable? or are they different sizes? Thanks for looking.
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    Fuel tank cleaning/ flush

    Hi everyone, can anyone recommend a good method of cleaning a fuel tank out? it still smells strongly of the old petrol but it is blackened up and sludgy inside. Tanks :laugh:
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    Wanted - 18" drum mag rear wheel in UK

    Hi everyone, Don't suppose anyone has a rear 18" mag wheel for sale in the UK? Or interseted in a swap to a 16" wheel, I would prefer it to be running on drum brakes. Thanks
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    Spoked wheel part number?

    Hi Could anyone tell me the part number for front spoked wheels please? I have seen a Yamaha wheel for sale with the number 08C5001 E2 embossed inside it, is this the correct part number for XS400 or 250? many thanks.
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    RD350 rear wheel question

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know if an 18" RD350 drum brake rear wheel will fit on an XS400, the axle diameter is apparently the same but will the sprockets line up ok? Thanks in advance.
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    Aprilia rx125 forks (?)

    Hi guys, Just a few photos of what I've been playing with today. I got myself a cheap set of what I believe to be Aprilia RX125 forks, yokes and 21" wheel. Until I get the right size bearing for the bottom yoke i won't be sure that they fit as well as the RS 125 forks, but these bad boys are...
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    Yamaha sr125 wheel

    Hi I've bought a Yamaha sr125 spoked front wheel from the local autojumble yesterday, despite it only being 17" seems to fit the spindle really well, If I decide to use it i'll have to make a spacer I think?. Question is, how do I measure the gap accurately to make the wheel sit true to make...
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    Nice XS400 for sale on ebay

    Hi everyone, I saw this bike for sale on ebay and got the all clear from the seller to post it here, looks like it would make a nice project for somebody, I really like the look of those wheels and cb tank. hope you enjoy it too...
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    Wanted - WANTED Spoked wheels in the UK

    Hi, does anyone in the uk have any spoked wheels for sale, Ideally 18" and the correct length swing arm please? Thanks
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    CB175 Tank

    Hi everyone. So today I got a Honda CB175 tank. I've liked the idea for a while now after seeing CadXS' thread and more recently Jray's, so couldn't believe my luck getting one for £20. Question is, I'm not sure if i should channel the tank so that it sits a little lower on the frame a little...
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    Seat idea offered up for size

    Hi everyone Yesterday I was given a rear fender/ seat combo. So today, after a bit of snow, rain and hail, the sun finally came out. Amazingly it seems a good fit and with a little "fettle" here and there I'm hopeful it'll fit nicely. I've attached a couple of pictures to show how it looked...
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    Introduction, better late than never.

    Hello everyone, I, like many others, have been here awhile drifting around, learning little bits here and there but now its time to come out of the woodwork. I bought an imported frame, swing arm, wheels, forks and so on with a box of new bearing and a v5 slip all for £25 from just down the...
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    18 inch wheel question.

    Hi - I've seen an RD250 18 inch rear wheel for sale. Does anyone know if they fit xs models? the reason I ask is that the mags style wheels look the same. thanks
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    Frame back bone options?

    Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of info or threads regarding cutting the frame and making a single backbone and how viable and safe it is to do so? Thanks
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