suspension

Hi all ! New, from the Netherlands............ Building a xs650, but I'm using parts from a xs400. I'm wondering if there are forks legs that are longer than the originals. I'm having a 400 drumbrake hub laced into a 21"Akront shouldered rim right now. I'm using a 400 frontfork.33mm...

sometimes I really love craigslist.. I saw an ad for 77 XS400 parts...checked it out and got.... mag front wheel w/disc brake...new Metzler tire and wheel bearings mag rear wheel w/disc brake....practically new tire and new wheel bearings rear swingarm,cleaned/painted w/ new broze...

Picked up a basket case 81 xs400. Aside from compression and spark (little black boxes worry me) what else should I look for. Are there any notoriously bad things with these little guys? And would anyone know the thread pitch for the top-clamp bolt for the triple tree? more to...

Hey everyone, I'm new to the site. I've seen a couple of people use rebel shocks on the xs400 and xs650. Is there a specific model to look for? Or are all years compatible with the xs? I'm really trying to buy the right product the first time... :thumbsup: