surplus 6
XS400 Enthusiast
yeah, every year. was hoping to have my show stand for www.oldskoolperformance.com there this year, but missed out. I will be having a stand at NEC show in November as I enjoyed it so much at uttoxeter VJMC show.
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surplus 6
XS400 Enthusiast
Drawn a blank on bike shop contact
for me this model is one of 400 xs that i love 
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surplus 6
XS400 Enthusiast
not given up on the turbo'd xs yet. emailed the company who's logo is on the pic, here's there reply
"I certainly took that picture, it would have been back in 2007 at the Northweald Sprint for classic motorcycles. The original website is now defunct and I believe it has now been merged into the Bikefest http://www.northwealdmotorsport.co.uk/bikefest.html . I'm afraid I have no details on who rode the bike as we just handed all images over to the organiser at the time. Northweald Motorsport may have records that you can ask for, or they may know who it is off hand as everyone tends to know each other. I'll also ask around/keep an eye out for you as I'm still involved in the scene."
I let you know how I go on
"I certainly took that picture, it would have been back in 2007 at the Northweald Sprint for classic motorcycles. The original website is now defunct and I believe it has now been merged into the Bikefest http://www.northwealdmotorsport.co.uk/bikefest.html . I'm afraid I have no details on who rode the bike as we just handed all images over to the organiser at the time. Northweald Motorsport may have records that you can ask for, or they may know who it is off hand as everyone tends to know each other. I'll also ask around/keep an eye out for you as I'm still involved in the scene."
I let you know how I go on
it was Paul Shivers who rode the bike
surplus 6
XS400 Enthusiast
I couldn't remember who it was when I emailed, so asked if he knew who it was and if he built it or if there was any info on who built it
armyofda12mnkeys
XS400 Addict
Here's mine with just a cheap fiberglass Manx seat/tank put on (ebay seller), and electronic ignition:
at some point had a cafe windscreen fairing but took that off:
at some point had a cafe windscreen fairing but took that off:
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gentlemanjim
More Wrenchin than Ridin
Very nice! tell us about the tank. How cheap is cheap and any isues with gasahol?
hey welcome AO12M! nice to see you here!
bike's looking sick!
bike's looking sick!
rficken42
XS400 Member
what pipes and muffler are on this bike? i want them where can i find them?
Those are emgo shorty mufflers; cheapest money can buy! I have them. They were something like $50 for two. They are also so light that I do not think any sort of supporting bracket is necessary. They will not bolt right up, however. You will need to weld them or make relief cuts and use a beastly clamp.
armyofda12mnkeys
XS400 Addict
Hey all,
Thanks drewp! Nice to see you here as well. Electric Ignition has been working well. Might replace old coils with DynaCoils next year.
Hey gentlemanjim,
The tank was $320 and 20 shipping. The seller nuexstone on ebay sells different fiberglass ones he makes and think he can paint them for a bit of a fee. That was too rich for me, but i liked the black gelcoat anyway. He's a nice guy and guided me through everything... Think by default he puts the tank mounting screws where an XS650 is. I don't know how to weld so my mechanic had to move where they bolt on. Not sure but might be able to ask him to move the studs i think they called to your bikes specs (i didn't know at the time)...
The coils had to get moved a bit to make room as well. He uses a special liner for the tanks. Mine's been fine for couple years. Only problem was the cap didn't vent like it was supposed to, so he gave me a one of those vent screws to vent the tank (I put some tube there so if a small amount of air when it vents doesn't get on the tank[as the small amount of gas in the vented air seems to fade the tank there slightly]). Pic here. Eh no one notices it.
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rficken42
XS400 Member
cool i will look into those mufflers. but where could i find new pipes? i dont care if they are off a different bike as long as they work.
As for headers I have no idea what would fit. Do you not like the shape or are yours damaged? I simply sprayed mine with black ceramic header paint and clamped on the new mufflers. You can also wrap your headers too.
rficken42
XS400 Member
mine are 2 into 1 home made by the po who wrapped them, to put it nicely they look like junk and look like a cob job. i would like 2 into 2 mufflers and i want a nice clean looking bike
I think I saw some 2-2 on ebay for 285 shipped for new. If you're willing to go used there might be people on here selling some.
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Tubesteak
XS400 Enthusiast
hopefully mine will be worthy of this thread when im dont with the build lol
nick0624
XS400 Member
im starting to really dig those trackers. grew up trail riding in here in missouri. anybody use them for any cross country stuff?
isigt
XS400 Addict
correct if i'm wrong, but i see a xs400 with a different backbone.
