81 XS400SH Cafe

[XS-Time]

I forgot to mention that when the tubing is squished flat the sides start to tear. It is not that noticable when polished but it is the one thing I couldn't fix.
Finally I cut and rounded the ends of all the brackets. Replaced all the nuts and bolts with polished stainless steel and final polished the brackets and spacers.

 

[XS-Time]

 

[XS-Time]

These brackets are very strong and lightweight. The bolts weigh more than the brackets do.
The only thing I am not sure about is how they will stand up to vibration. When I am up an running I will have to keep an eye out for stress cracks.

Now if you don't want to go through the hassle of bending you could try building them like this.

 

[drewpy]

thoses look good installed XST and what's more importantly, you made them!

it all makes the bike ownership more special.

 

[henkie22222]

They really look asif they are proper high-end aftermarket brackets.

Looks really cool and unconventional

 

[XS-Time]

Thanks Drewpy / Henkie.
The best part is that it cost me less than $10.00 to make.
Time on the other hand

 

[vtcycle]

That is some really nice workmanship.