sly409
XS400 Addict
Hey guys,
So I started tearing down my bike to start fixing, repairing and replacing parts. I've decided to do safety as first priority, then functionality, then mods for "looks" last.
Some of things I was thinking of replacing/repairing/fixing for safety are:
-replacing tires (front is completely bald and rear looks to be maybe 1-2 years old but I dont want to chance it)
-replacing chain
-replacing clutch cable
-replacing headlight, brake light and turn signals with smaller updated ones since my originals never worked
For functionality are:
-replacing fuse box with updated blade type
-replace leaking petcock
-derusting tank using electrolysis
-replacing old inline fuel filter
-changing oil and filter
-replacing spark plugs and wires connecting them to the coils
-new battery since I accidently drained mine leaving the ignition on (gonna go with small 12v 5amp battery and relocate somewhere else also)
-replacing battery cables for both pos and neg since my current ones are pretty tore up (pos cable is torn almost all the way through! )
-installing a breather on crankcase since PO didnt do that even thought he replaced the airbox with pods
-disassemble carbs and clean out thoroughly and readjusting the settings for it (bike starts up fine but idles very high)
-replacing tach cable since the stock one is broken
and for "looks" are:
-making custom cafe seat
-cutting rear end bars off, welding new slimmer loop on for cafe seat
-shaving off all tabs that are used to hold things like battery box, passenger pegs etc
-making knee dents on the tank and repainting
-replacing gauges with mini gauges for a more updated and cleaner look
-polishing rust off header pipes
-cutting my rusted out mufflers in half to make some shorty muffles until I can afford to buy new replacments
I eventually plan on taking the bike apart down to the frame to have it powder coated but I'm gonna wait till its cold season and I know I wont be riding for a while. Maybe take apart the motor and redo everything there too. Right now I just wanna get it up and running and safe to use so I can use it to get to school/work.
Basically my question for you guys is am I missing anything for the safety and functionality categories? And I'm open to suggestions if there is anything from the categories that should be moved around. Thanks folks!
Scotty
So I started tearing down my bike to start fixing, repairing and replacing parts. I've decided to do safety as first priority, then functionality, then mods for "looks" last.
Some of things I was thinking of replacing/repairing/fixing for safety are:
-replacing tires (front is completely bald and rear looks to be maybe 1-2 years old but I dont want to chance it)
-replacing chain
-replacing clutch cable
-replacing headlight, brake light and turn signals with smaller updated ones since my originals never worked
For functionality are:
-replacing fuse box with updated blade type
-replace leaking petcock
-derusting tank using electrolysis
-replacing old inline fuel filter
-changing oil and filter
-replacing spark plugs and wires connecting them to the coils
-new battery since I accidently drained mine leaving the ignition on (gonna go with small 12v 5amp battery and relocate somewhere else also)
-replacing battery cables for both pos and neg since my current ones are pretty tore up (pos cable is torn almost all the way through! )
-installing a breather on crankcase since PO didnt do that even thought he replaced the airbox with pods
-disassemble carbs and clean out thoroughly and readjusting the settings for it (bike starts up fine but idles very high)
-replacing tach cable since the stock one is broken
and for "looks" are:
-making custom cafe seat
-cutting rear end bars off, welding new slimmer loop on for cafe seat
-shaving off all tabs that are used to hold things like battery box, passenger pegs etc
-making knee dents on the tank and repainting
-replacing gauges with mini gauges for a more updated and cleaner look
-polishing rust off header pipes
-cutting my rusted out mufflers in half to make some shorty muffles until I can afford to buy new replacments
I eventually plan on taking the bike apart down to the frame to have it powder coated but I'm gonna wait till its cold season and I know I wont be riding for a while. Maybe take apart the motor and redo everything there too. Right now I just wanna get it up and running and safe to use so I can use it to get to school/work.
Basically my question for you guys is am I missing anything for the safety and functionality categories? And I'm open to suggestions if there is anything from the categories that should be moved around. Thanks folks!
Scotty
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