Heelp (new xs400 cafe build) benjies seat and tank

[Gustafsidelmann]

Hey I just bought a XS400 and it looks a bit like this http://www.bikez.com/pictures/yamaha...ial_stuart.jpg

But I would like to change it to a cafe racer. And first of all I would like to change the seat and the tank, I found this set: http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/p_item.php?pid=3124

What shall I do to the MC? Do I have to weld or ?

What is the procedure for removing the original seat and tank, and put on the benjies set.

Gustaf

 

[drewpy]

welcome Gustaf,

You need to up your skill set if you are stuck removing the original seat and tank!. I suggest you find a helpful friend to work with.
you will most probably need to do frame modifications, I cannot see the picture your posting but most aftermarket stuff needs modifying anyway.

 

[dodger0129]

Hello and Welcome
First thing to do is get yourself a HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUAL for your model/year......it's invaluable!!!!!
I can't see the first picture you posted,but as Drewpy says,hardly anything that,s not OEM will fit without some kind of modification!
The tank/seat combo you have posted may be a "bolt on" for the XS650,but not for your 400(if that's what you have)?
Start yourself of with some basic tools,ie: sockets,spaners,drill,grinder and see how you get on.
Take your time,read the manual,ASK lots of questions and don't be afraid of it!!!
DON'T go attacking your frame with a grinder,cut off the tail section,start cutting off tabs/brackets without a lot of careful thought as I did with my first frame.....brackets/tabs are Very hard to put back on unless you can weld(which I can now!),and I ended up pretty much trashing my first frame with to much enthusiasm and not enough thought!!
Good luck and post lots of pictures

 

[Alex_D]

there is a member here who done it on his XS400 and its a really complicated project requiring alot of modifications and welding to install the tank

http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7022&highlight=benjies

 

[Philodoxo]

Welcome to the forum, and the adventures/challenges of being a XS400 builder.

Velkommen til forummet og de eventyr / udfordringer det vil give at ombygge en XS400

Det ser ud til, at Benjiis cafe racer sæt ikke passer specielt godt på en XS400 - se det link Alex_D har lagt ovenfor. Det er vist ikke helt nemt at lave, og vil nok betyde, at motoren ikke kan tages af stellet. Men hold da op, hvor ser det kanon godt ud !!!