It came with them. It could be made with a piece of flat stock and a couple of U-bolts to attach it to the frame. If you want I can take some measurements and get a close up photo.
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What did you do with your XS today?
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avemachina
XSasperated but XScited!
That would be amazing! I'm no expert metalworker, but I bet I can find something similar or make something reasonably close.
This is a little crude but I think I got most of what you need. The steel measures 1 1/4" x 3/16" x 13" the Ubolts for 1" pipe should work. The holes are all a little over sized to make assembly easier.
avemachina
XSasperated but XScited!
Much appreciated!
I started out taking a long ride today and ended up exploring down a road I have never been on before where the pavement ends and transitions into a packed sand road. After getting to the end I turned around but hit a sand wash at the edge that covered some loose gravel and I dropped the bike in the turn.
After getting myself settled and putting the bike back on two wheels, I found I had broken my brake lever clean off. I usually keep an old lever in my tail bag that I can use for either the clutch or brake (nice thing about the drum brake), but it was nowhere to be found. I had to settle for riding home on just the rear brake. Fortunately, the bike re-started without issue.
So, not the nice long ride I had intended today. Instead I only got in 30 miles and had to eat some humble pie in the process. Afterwards, I found the spare lever in my attic, fitted it up and it will back in the tail bag when the new one shows up. Hopefully I am better prepared for the rest of the riding season.
After getting myself settled and putting the bike back on two wheels, I found I had broken my brake lever clean off. I usually keep an old lever in my tail bag that I can use for either the clutch or brake (nice thing about the drum brake), but it was nowhere to be found. I had to settle for riding home on just the rear brake. Fortunately, the bike re-started without issue.
So, not the nice long ride I had intended today. Instead I only got in 30 miles and had to eat some humble pie in the process. Afterwards, I found the spare lever in my attic, fitted it up and it will back in the tail bag when the new one shows up. Hopefully I am better prepared for the rest of the riding season.
avemachina
XSasperated but XScited!
Wow, glad you're OK! You've inspired me to keep an extra lever with me; I've got the drum brake too, that's just a good idea.
gpounce32768
XS400 Addict
Yeah a great idea to keep some spare rear brake shoes around- when I overhauled it I found the brake material had separated from the shoe- loose inside the drum. So if you still have the original shoes in there that kind of thing could be happening...
I replaced my brake lever and got in a long ride. There was a pretty big wildfire in our area a couple of weeks ago, and I set out to see what is left of the forest. Luckily, no one was injured during the fire and no homes were lost, just a commercial building and some out buildings on a few properties. But, a lot of forest was torched, as far as I could see into it from the road.
Bought one. (On Saturday)
'77 ('78? mfg 9/77)
In very good condition.
Probably bit off more than I can chew - first time bike owner. But the idea of an older, less complicated machine appealed to me.
Next up, getting to pass a safety inspection next Friday. Then register it and start the evening cruises.
'77 ('78? mfg 9/77)
In very good condition.
Probably bit off more than I can chew - first time bike owner. But the idea of an older, less complicated machine appealed to me.
Next up, getting to pass a safety inspection next Friday. Then register it and start the evening cruises.
Welcome to the forum! It's a looker. Good luck with the inspection.
Got a temp registration today and took it around the block a few times.
She's a fussy old girl.
Put about 14km's on it tonight - this is going to be fun.
BUT - getting it started was a bit of a process. One cylinder wasn't firing at first, but once it joined the party, it idled nice and felt good. But then after about 1/2 hour of 30-40km/h with lots of stop signs (practicing my shifting) it started running a bit rough again as I was bringing it in for the night.
The bike sat for many years - so will probably need to clean the carbs once I get up the nerve to.
Finally got the paper work done. First problem was getting insurance as they could not insure by the VIN that was on the original title After checking that it was correct and matched the one stamped into the bike I ended up giving the the full number on the sticker. The bike was last registered in New York so it was change of state to Alabama. My mistake was not knowing they had to inspect the bike so I had to arrange to transport it. After I thought I had done everything They said my insurance cards didn't match the bikes vin and couldn't be used. I never guessed it would be so complicated to register. Tomorrow I am bringing it up to my son as he starts his new job. I picked up a cover and fitted his saddle bags to keep them off the exhaust.
GuyS
XS400 Enthusiast
That looks great.
GuyS
XS400 Enthusiast
Thanks the bike has really come together. Fired it up and much to my surprise, it idled at 500 RPM and throttled up to 4500 no problem, I completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt the carbs with new pilot jets, new float needles and seats and new main jets back to the original spec (125 and 115) and set float needle at 24mm. The DOHC engines are different and it was challenging to find specs to Maxims. My next step is vacuum balance the carbs. I did bench sync them but want to vacuum test/set them. Of course I need to road test everything to be sure the carbs have set up properly.
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Mine came from my father in law who bought it new, put 5,000 miles on it and parked it. It was all original including tires that still held air but that's about all they had going for them. Before letting my son have it I replaced tires, brakes battery, intakes, chain, sprockets, fresh paint and rebuilt the carbs and petcock. The last thing I did was balance the carbs before I brought it up to my sons campus.
GuyS
XS400 Enthusiast
Sounds like you had it running good and safe! I want to make sure it “purrs like a kitten” between 0 and 20 mph. That’s where you’re at stop sign/lights and intersections!
LeBouc
XS400 Enthusiast
Hi! You seems to have a 2 into 1 exhaust system; where did you get it from? You also have a nice seat! What year is the bike?
LeBouc
XS400 Enthusiast
Right now, I am working on brackets to be able to use the saddlebags from my BMW 1996 R1100RS. Next, it will be the little windshield that also comes from the beemer that will find itself over the front light. I have noticed that, when I ride the beemer, everybody respect my right of way and I dont get cut. However, on the Yam, some car drivers don't mind getting very close to me. So I figure that fitting the XS400 with those hefty saddlebags will calm the drivers that should now see this motorcycle as a bigger bike. I have already fitted a steering damper, end of bars buzz cancellors and I have plans to build a small trailor to haul some light stuuf on small journeys. What I like the most of this motorcycle is that it's agile and peppy, fun to ride. Next year, I want to change the wheels for 21 /18 and use my old Marzocchi forks and Girling shocks from my big CAn-Am motocross to be able to go riding trails as well as roads. Here, in the Quebec province, we have 5 times more dirt roads than asphalt ones and the best sceneries are out in the wood!
Thegoodoctor
XS400 New Member
Eight year's ago I posted on this forum asking whether to chop or keep standard. Eight years later and I've finally started work on the bike. And have decided not to chop but to keep standard but with a bit of flair
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The first thing I managed to do was put a hole in the petrol tank
.... CRISIS...in a poor attempt at pulling out a big dent
I have a small arc welder so I turned down the amps as far as it could go and managed to fill the hole. Now I have a fill and sand.
I'm going to paint it all myself from a rattle can..no pros needed here(famous last words).
. The first thing I managed to do was put a hole in the petrol tank
.... CRISIS...in a poor attempt at pulling out a big dent I have a small arc welder so I turned down the amps as far as it could go and managed to fill the hole. Now I have a fill and sand.
I'm going to paint it all myself from a rattle can..no pros needed here(famous last words).
