FUBAR's Build

[FUBAR]

just put in the new diaphrams and carb boots, runs like a brand new bike, im going to head out and buy some hose to make a manometer and sync the carbs next.

i would highly suggest anyone who has an xs400 to buy the $19.45 carb diaphrams made from aircarft rubber. night and day difference. ive posted a thread about it on here somewhere. even if your diaphrams appear to have no holes (mine didnt)

i got rid of the squeaking sound my bike was making also.. turns out it was an air leak on the rubber carb holder

 

[drifter]

are the rules difrent in albert then ontario re putting on a hard tail... ?

I really like how she looks.. thinking of maybe doing that to my 80 special

the kz550 pipes bolted on with no issue ?

 

[1lowdiesel]

very cool build. I was just looking at those carb diaphrams, good to see they work so well, mine don't seem to have any holes either but it couldn't hurt to change them.

 

[FUBAR]

im not sure about the ontairo laws, but i know most things are relaxed in alberta as far as that stuff. the kz550 pipes were chopped and welded. i used the old xs400 motorflange parts and some other stuff and the 550s muffler.

lowdiesel, ya i would invest.. based on the simplicity and how well they work its definatly worth the 40 bucks. the throttle blips and comes right back down like a sport bike, did you end up solving the charging issues? i was reading you thread a minute ago... i may have some too, jsut replaced my battery to a sealed type, but we shall see.

 

[FUBAR]

cool tip for old shitty looking chrome:
scotch brite pad .

dulls down the blingy-ness and gives it a cool brushed nickel look

 

[FUBAR]

heres a video of it running

 

[Greasey Fingers]

Looks great man, why the hell you selling it after all that work, lol. Hey where did you buy the rubber diaphrams from?

 

[1lowdiesel]

\lowdiesel, ya i would invest.. based on the simplicity and how well they work its definatly worth the 40 bucks. the throttle blips and comes right back down like a sport bike, did you end up solving the charging issues? i was reading you thread a minute ago... i may have some too, jsut replaced my battery to a sealed type, but we shall see.

Yea gonna order a set this week. Mine revs good and fast anyway but it couldn't hurt as preventative maintence.

Yea i will once i swap out all my old stuff. Gonna put the reg/rect mod in that Pamcopete did the write up on and hopefully i don't have anymore issues. Figured i might as well do it once and be done.

 

[carlxs400]

this looks rad dude, im building mine now, is that the hardtail kit from Travis? How much are you selling the bike for?

 

[FUBAR]

yeah the kit from travis, sold this bike for 2000.
ill still be kickin around on the site, trying to get together my shop in the mean time and start selling some custom parts like tail lights, seat pans frame hoops ect.

thanks!

 

[carlxs400]

that bike was bad ass, let me know when you have stuff going, easier to get some stuff from Canada. Do you have any left overs?

 

[FUBAR]

for sure!

if by left overs you mean parts ect.. i have basically a whole seperate engine in a rubber maid container im looking to get rid of for a fair price or trade .

pm me if interested, i might have a friend going out to bc in the next few months

 

[FUBAR]

check out the new low budget blog page for new parts arrivals.

theres going to be some innovative low batch production happening if ya know what i mean. everythings going to be limited edition for a short time until its sold out.
1 off cast aluminum parts, bars, kits, crazy tail lights, and oil cans

plus other builder parts so you can diy with the right pieces for your ride.
we will mostly be catering to canadians who dont want to pay rediculous shipping from the states, but will sell to anyone

make sure to add it to your browser faves.

fatherchop.blogspot.ca

 

[volcomskater77]

i like the idea and design of the site.
me and my buddy are tryin to do the same. we need a space first tho. good luck im curious as to what the the HARD-ON kits are gonna look like hahahaha

 

[drewpy]

i like the idea and design of the site.
me and my buddy are tryin to do the same. we need a space first tho. good luck im curious as to what the the HARD-ON kits are gonna look like hahahaha

consists mainly of vasline and a milk bottle

 

[FUBAR]

haha yea a warm hollowed out banana

 

[FUBAR]

Hey we gots a new section on the FC site, for all you DIY'ers we have been adding/will be adding shop tool plans that are useful for bike building and fabrication in general.

The plan sets come with lots of detailed information, instructions and real fab pictures of the steps.

We are constantly updating so check back regularly.

www.fatherchop.blogspot.ca

thanks!

 

[FUBAR]

Hey we gots a new section on the FC site, for all you DIY'ers we have been adding/will be adding shop tool plans that are useful for bike building and fabrication in general.

The plan sets come with lots of detailed information, instructions and real fab pictures of the steps.

We are constantly updating so check back regularly.

www.fatherchop.blogspot.ca

thanks!

 

[FUBAR]

Hidey-HO Neighbors,

I have a sweet deal if anyones interested in Stainless steel Aux. fuel tanks to mount to their sissy bar or as a oil bag. i have a few of em, rated to 250 psi
rough dimensions are 8" diameter, 11" long, aprox. 3 gallons, and has 4 mounting holes

$105.00 plus shipping, paypal only --> diederrr@gmail.com