83 xs400 Maxim Build

[83xs400]

I finally got my bike out for a drive around the parking lot at work yesterday.
Idles fine and works not bad either. Will get some updated pics this weekend coming.

 

[arfstrom]

I am looking forward to seeing it!!!! BRING ON THE PIC!

 

[83xs400]

Well heres a pic a buddy of mine took yesterday. Ill get some better ones later on.
She needs to be cleaned up yet and some touch up with a rattle can of black.
Losing the front brakes after inspection so that'll look cleaner as well

 

[bentwrench]

Looks great. Nice job man!

 

[heavymetalheavymetal]

Looks brilliant! Now treat yourself to some spoked wheels! I love the exhausts and tank!

 

[83xs400]

I dont know what wheels will fit.. kind of have my budget maxed out now.

that is a 1300 $ bike the way it sits. That includes buying it

 

[83xs400]

Side View of Bike, nothing special but its cheap entertainment

 

[bentwrench]

I'm not convinced it needs spoked wheels. I'm digging it as is.

 

[83xs400]

Thanks bentwrench, i was thinking about painting them but i dont know what colour...
everything on my bike is black but im not sure if black rims would look good, maybe red or something

 

[LuckyEight]

Thanks bentwrench, i was thinking about painting them but i dont know what colour...
everything on my bike is black but im not sure if black rims would look good, maybe red or something

Red? That's crazy idea Black always looks good. What about some gunmetal paint?

 

[83xs400]

Your thinking about something like this ??

http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=353153.html

 

[heavymetalheavymetal]

it really does look awesome i can't wait to have some daylight to work on mine. thanks for posting the pics of your bike in pieces on my thread, really looks a lot less daunting than i was imagining now!

 

[83xs400]

yea, it turned out better then i expected actually. Was truley the easist bike i built so far. the mono shock frame makes it super easy

 

[SK8ORIDE]

Looks awesome. Pretty much exactly what Im building lol. The weather is turning for the better here and I just got my hands on a shop to work in so hopefully I can get back at it.

 

[cyrizdark]

Hey man where did you find the different seats at, and did if come with all the parts needed like the springs and front attachment point?

 

[83xs400]

Im going to have some new pics up soon. Got it looking a lil better ( i think )

 

[83xs400]

Got some pics of the ole girl

 

[willem]

pretty sweet build
she's a skinny chick btw, nice to ride with in traffic

 

[83xs400]

yea, shes gone through the weight program for sure. I wonder how much weight i actually lost of it from chopping her down. Too bad i didnt weight 230, the thing would prolly work pretty good

 

[willem]

but there is no front brake anymore? that seems a bit dangerous, no? I've always learned to brake 80% on the front, 20% on the back, since the front is where all the pressure is.