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would it be possible to trim off the two side back bones and just have the single main backbone? would it need gussets? so mounting different tanks will be easier? i have seen a few builds do it but they were all going to a hard tail. i would keep it a soft tail.

Hey guys I'm slowly building up a list of things to buy from mikesxs including new jets, brake pads and other various items to rebuild my bike. I noticed my gas tank was missing one of the front dampers, in place of it was just electrical tape wrapped around several times. I Also noticed I dont...

I have a 1982 XS 400 Heritage Special, and both the speedometer and tachometer are not working. The lights in the gauges function. I have replaced the speedometer cable but not the tach cable yet. Does the tach cable need to be functioning in order for the speedometer cable to function...

No idea where I might find another ‘79 around here so I could really use some help from one of you. When I got my bike it only had a center stand and no side stand. Now that it’s 1.5” lower, it’s REALLY tough to get it on the center stand. I bought a replacement side stand but then found its...

does anyone know if I can use a weld on sporty hardtail, got one for free and wanna use it for my other xs400 project.

Hi all, Ok.. i'm definately going in the cafe direction. and one of the pieces i like about most cafe models is the square boxy tank. So i've been keeping my eyes open on the interweb and found this... 73 suzuki (i think it's off of a gt185)... would this work for what i'm going for? plan on...

Does anyone know if a Maxim mono-shock swingarm will swap into a regular xs400? Or if it isn't a direct swap, how close it is? Or if you just have measurements for a Maxim swingarm that would get me started.

Just wanted to thank the guys who helped me with my last issue. Seems to be solved for now... On to this one.. My odometer is not working. The trip reset is set to zero, and it does not move. The Speedometer works fine. ( from what i can tell anyway). I will have to get someone to follow...

So last year a friend of mine gets me a kit, to put a plastic lining in my fuel tank, So today, I finally take the bike out,:bike: and run it hard, stop by the gas station to brag about my bike, and check the fuel tank to see this!:wtf: Good thing I already have a in-Line filter. Locally a...

So...gotta nice seat for my '81 XS400. However, it never came with the hook rod needed to latch the seat into place. Any ideas on a DIY rod? Or at least a place to buy a new one? I can't seem to find one anywhere online. Thanks! Sam

I just stumbled upon a sr500 swingarm complete with a wheel, caliper, rotor. And I'm now wondering if it will fit an xs400se?

All, I just wanted to pass along a recommendation on a set of decent quality and very very affordable luggage that I have used for years on my 81 XS400 Special. For about $50 for a full set of luggage, this was one of the best buys I ever made for my bike. The saddle bags fit very nicely...

Hi, i've just bought an XS 250 but the side stand is missing, i've had a look for a seconhand one but can't find one anywhere (i'm in the UK). :banghead: Does the XS share the same side stand as any other models RD etc???

so I got a 78 xs 400 for my first bike and I absolutly love it, but i went out to my bike this morning to find it thrown on the ground with a single large dent in the tank ( as well as other minor cosmetic damages). Anyways i really want to get the dent out for as little cost as possible as i am...

bought a extra tank off eb*y to paint to match my bodywork so i wouldnt have to paint the org. good idea right? well the tank came today and is rusted thru ( it leaks)a few holes no more than a 1/8". any body know of a product which will fix it from the inside? i didnt pay that much for it and...

like the title says.. where can i get a tank like that for my xs400?? sorry if this is posted already havent seen anything..

hey everyone. im lookin to hardtail my bike. im going from the two bottom frame rails under the engine and the 1.25 in backbone. im gunna slug/sleeve the backbone and use 1.25 in tubing for the hardtail (dom). the questions, what is an acceptable slip fit tolerance for stepping up from the...

So i am working on a 1982 XS400 Heritage Special, I want to know if an XS650 swingarm is longer, allow a bigger tire, and if it will bolt up to the 400 frame. The rear wheel i am looking at using is a 17in with a 130 90 17 tire, Vs the 120 90 16 and stock 16in wheel that is on it now.

Of all things, I can't remember where the other side of my side stand spring goes. One half loops around the peg on the side stand, and the other side hangs somewhere on the frame - can anyone point out or show a picture of where it attaches to the frame?

Hi all Will a 77-79 xs500 tank fit the 400 backbone without modification? Thanks Aaron