Swedish xs400 bobber build start.

[Stabler]

It sure is!

 

[drewpy]

does sound sweet and no popping too

 

[Stabler]

I know!! But that's probably mostly luck on my behalf. I can't take credit for the "no popping"..

 

[Stabler]

So.

I've got the indicators/blinkers wired and working.

Also got my plate mounted.

Just awaiting the hardware for my rear fender struts. Once I have those I'll do the last welding and straighten that fender out.. AND get a smaller custom registration plate. The original is ridiculous..

And a semi mock up.

As soon as my new tank arrives I will get that plus the side covers and the rear fender to paint. Oh - and yes, a new set of handle bars. Some tight and semi high lane splitters will crown this piece.
Thanks for looking!

 

[xschris]

Looks good! That plate is huge

 

[Stabler]

Thanks. Yea it's f*cking insane. Ordered a custom one, about half the size of the one in the picture. Cost about $45 here in Sweden. That is also insane.

 

[Stabler]

My new tank arrived today.

I'm struggling with the thought of wether I should move the coils or just "turn them over" and keep them under the tank. The other option is to put them behind one of the side covers. BUT that meens new cables and bla bla bla...

Ideas?

The tank has a deep enough tunnel to sit low over the frame - just have to make a decision on those coils..

 

[drewpy]

bend/cut those tabs down and mount the coils that way. trouble is those coils are fugly

 

[Stabler]

Yea, they sure are.. How difficult will it be to put on longer spark plug wires on the coils? Is that even doable?

 

[Mhassic]

The coils are a big problem, im moving mine, so im looking for a typ of colis that have cables that kan be removed.
You can put some cover over them if you are going to keep them there. =)

 

[isigt]

looking good!
that tank is sweet. If you want it clean I like your idea of putting the coils behind the side-covers. you could also put in new mounts somewhere closer so you wouldn't have to put on longer wires. on the other hand, its an easy fix just flipping them.

just a heads up, if you're not running the original plate they can slap you with a fine. but it'll look a lot better with a small plate.

 

[Stabler]

Since I'm going to remove all other tabs from the frame I'll just as well move the coils.
Anyone have any experience on lengthen the cables? Is it even possible or will I be ending up changeing the coils entirely?

'bout that registration plate. I'll take my chanses.

 

[Mhassic]

Since I'm going to remove all other tabs from the frame I'll just as well move the coils.
Anyone have any experience on lengthen the cables? Is it even possible or will I be ending up changeing the coils entirely?

'bout that registration plate. I'll take my chanses.

Im interested to about changeing the coils, so, if its possible im wery interested.

 

[drewpy]

i got brit style coils for the tracker. they have removable HT leads so its easy to make up new ones if I am inclined to!

 

[Stabler]

i got brit style coils for the tracker. they have removable HT leads so its easy to make up new ones if I am inclined to!

Woa - where did you get those drewpy? Brand? Model? That's exactly what I need to get my paws on.

 

[drewpy]

these for my Standard xs

http://www.rexcauntracing.com/pages/htcoils.html

the brit style I got from a classic bike show, make sure they are 3 ohm rated for points models.

 

[Stabler]

Thanks man!
Just to clearify, not the ones for use with CDI then?
Thanks again.

 

[Mhassic]

One question.... when did the cdi come? I have a -82....

 

[drewpy]

Thanks man!
Just to clearify, not the ones for use with CDI then?
Thanks again.

no, not cdi. the coils are different output. The vendor should know the difference.

 

[Stabler]

Great. Thanks drewpy.