400 cafe slow build

[lopez286]

well I have been riding this xs for about two years now haven't really done much to it because just been putting it aside so now its time to at least start with it. its going to be a slow process because of other projects I got going here it is how I got it two years ago



so my plan is to stretch it 2" and do a monoshock conversion, tank im not sure yet but im definitely keeping the original rims I like that there drum front and back makes the bike look older, heres how she sits today




and getting the rear swing arm ready for surgery




heres one of the reasons this is gonna be a slow build

 

[swbxchip21]

dang! is that a z1 motor!
also, dont feel bad about a slow build. i did
my xs $30 at a time but it got finished.

 

[esmith87]

Does this mean I get to post a pic of my KAW now?!!

 

[xschris]

Welcome Any progress is good progress.

 

[bcware]

I saw the first two photos and worried you might be inexperienced. It looks like you've got this under control. Make us proud sir!

 

[angrybuddha]

I've had a 3 year pause in my xs400 build, and have just now started it agin so take all the time you can and do it the way you want it

 

[lopez286]

thanks for the motivation guys yeap no hurry with it but I will keep everyone updated and hope fully this tread will help someone out

 

[lopez286]

dang! is that a z1 motor!
also, dont feel bad about a slow build. i did
my xs $30 at a time but it got finished.

no its not a z1 motor its just a 550cc

 

[lopez286]

all cut up and inserts machine down ready to weld



pressed in and tig welded

 

[esmith87]

Very good work!

 

[xschris]

Nice work

 

[lopez286]

Thanks, im going to be getting in the real fun stuff soon i hope

 

[drewpy]

very nice , hope they were hollow and not solid slugs!

 

[lopez286]

Yes they were hollow but does it matter if they were solid?

 

[willem]

yes, solid ones will not heat up as easily and the bond with the weld will be much less strong

 

[drewpy]

also the solid will cause a crease bend collapse due to them not flexing with the rest of the tubing.

 

[angrybuddha]

Ahhh very interesting! This is great info guys, just what I love about good forums like this!

 

[Edgee2004]

Any updates? I have a XS400 I got on trade for an old deer rifle. I cant wait to start it, but I also have a Bobber project in front of it.

 

[lopez286]

No updates yet been busy with other things but il post up when i do

 

[Scorpio1963]

Awesome start to your build I bet with that engine the bike will be p[retty and fast.Now ? what did you do with original engine?