motoTrooper
XS400 Addict
Hey everyone, been lurking a bit. Really enjoy this forum and the creations that spring forth. So I chose to finally start a build thread. I've built some other cycles but this one has a bit of significance. This was the first motorcycle I ever wanted in my life. Back in 1978 my brother and I dragged our father to the local Yamaha shop and out on display were these gleaming XS400s and 360s. We begged and pleaded with Dad and even though he had a Triumph 650 in our garage he said no to us… well we were 8 and 9 years old at the time so probably a good call.
As some will observe this is not a restoration to days remembered but the pursuit of a riding experience according to who I am now. I am also creating my own branding, Riven Motors, for the builds I make as I build too many damn vehicles and people should know who to blame when their car or bike explodes.
So with that, here was the initial mock up midway into the build from a pile of parts.
As some will observe this is not a restoration to days remembered but the pursuit of a riding experience according to who I am now. I am also creating my own branding, Riven Motors, for the builds I make as I build too many damn vehicles and people should know who to blame when their car or bike explodes.
So with that, here was the initial mock up midway into the build from a pile of parts.