New xs 400 bobber build

[Crusher]

Hey guys austin here just wanted to share with you my bobber build and hopefully I can get some input on ideas and suggestions periodically so I can have a decent build.

 

[Crusher]

This is what I started with

 

[Crusher]

This is where I'm at now.

 

[Crusher]

So tonight I got my new seat pan cut out and shaped seems kind of weak on the rear slope I used 16 gauge steel so I will have to reinforce it somehow.

 

[Crusher]

Bit I also came across an issue with my fuel.. when I put her away for winter it had about a 1/4 tank of gas now 2 months later it has none just gone.

 

[xschris]

Sounds like the petcock is not shutting off like it should, then float valves. Or someone took it. Check the crank case to see if it went there.

 

[Crusher]

Is our carbs separate or are they together just wondering if I can swap the right to left and so on. IL get a couple rebuild kits and see where I get

 

[Crusher]

This is what she looks like with my freshly cut seat pan it's only 16 gauge and seems too flexy but maybe I can do a brace in the back

 

[xschris]

Is our carbs separate or are they together just wondering if I can swap the right to left and so on. IL get a couple rebuild kits and see where I get

The internals are the same but the bodies are left and right.

 

[Crusher]

Oh okay darn well I belive I am just going to simply putting a on off fuel shutoff

 

[Crusher]

What do you guys think about me putting a "grab bar" like the following pic to strengthen the back of the seat pan

 

[Crusher]

Well guys this is where I got tonight

 

[Crusher]

This looks kind of goofy I don't think it's suppose to look like this

 

[Lupe]

Nope!
Seems the tubes and/or brackets are bend.

 

[Crusher]

Well just ordered a new triple tree bracket assembly hopefully it fixes it bad part I have never taken apart or put a triple tree back in. Guessing game I guess lol

 

[xschris]

Put the fender back on. This will align the forks. If they are still off, loosen the trees and spin the tubes. If they turn with a wobble they are bent.

 

[Crusher]

Ah definitely don't have a front fender anymore cut it up for the rear. And IL try spinning the tube when I get off work

 

[Crusher]

Got it straight just had the clamp tweaked. I found a leak on the shifter side on the inside of that case any idea on a quick cheap fix like permatex. And what it may be leaking

 

[Crusher]

Well guys got some more done with the bike here are some pics also cleaned carbs out and threw in 155 jets

 

[Crusher]

Idk why it put two of the same pic but okay. Also I have the seat wrapped and put on and a temporary side mount plate and tail light