PEImatrix
XS400 Member
My dad and I wheeled a 1982 xs400sj into his garage a few months ago. I'd really like to do a tracker build, but I'm hoping you guys might give me some guidance before we start Here are some details
- this will be my 2nd project bike
- I can't weld, so I'll have to get someone to handle that for me
- I wanna keep to a small budget
- the bike has been in a garage for years, and is rough
- we did start it via the kickstart, and let it run for about 30 seconds. Was only firing on 1 cyclinder.
- I wanna keep the bike light
- I'm thinking Euro style handle bars
- I wanna us original rims and tank
- tires are shot
- fork seals leak
- headlight lens, rings, and lamp are missing
- will need carb work obviosly
- frame mods will be minimal. Remove rear section of seat frame and replace with typical hoop bend. Possibly relocate a smaller battery below seat. Remove passanger pegs and the small bit of frame if it's safe/stable to do so.
- I want to go with a very simple seat 24" brat style (no racer bump at the back)
- I'd like to go without battery cover panels (I'd like to keep this space open)
- I want tires that'll work on a dirt raod and the street.
- the battery is shot
- I'll be painting the bike myself
And that's kinda my thought so far...
Any advice about the concept or build?
Thanks!
- this will be my 2nd project bike
- I can't weld, so I'll have to get someone to handle that for me
- I wanna keep to a small budget
- the bike has been in a garage for years, and is rough
- we did start it via the kickstart, and let it run for about 30 seconds. Was only firing on 1 cyclinder.
- I wanna keep the bike light
- I'm thinking Euro style handle bars
- I wanna us original rims and tank
- tires are shot
- fork seals leak
- headlight lens, rings, and lamp are missing
- will need carb work obviosly
- frame mods will be minimal. Remove rear section of seat frame and replace with typical hoop bend. Possibly relocate a smaller battery below seat. Remove passanger pegs and the small bit of frame if it's safe/stable to do so.
- I want to go with a very simple seat 24" brat style (no racer bump at the back)
- I'd like to go without battery cover panels (I'd like to keep this space open)
- I want tires that'll work on a dirt raod and the street.
- the battery is shot
- I'll be painting the bike myself
And that's kinda my thought so far...
Any advice about the concept or build?
Thanks!