[Newb here with 81" xs400]

Did you ever find anything out about the spoked rims? I'm the process of rebuilding an 81 xs400 into a cafe/rat racer. I'd like to throw on a set of spoked wheels from a 77 xs650, but not sure if the 18" rear wheel will work w/o any swing arm modification.

[Newb here with 81" xs400]

Hello Everyone,

My names, Gene. I'm a newb at restoring classic bikes. Just picked up a 81" xs400. It doesn't run, but I only paid $200 so... Everything looks like its still there. It hasn't been registered since 1986!

Well anyways, my plans are to cafe it out.

In my cafe'ing efforts, I'd like to change out the stock rims to 18" spokes all around.

What should I be looking for that would be compatible?

I am also looking for a good place to buy a longer gas tank w/ knee indentations, a rear seat replacement, and clip-ons. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I am planning to tear the bike down to the frame and slowly restore one section at a time.

Thanks,

Gene

P.S I'll post some pictures asap.

[81 xs400 rear wheel??]

I have an 81 xs400. Which stock has a 16" mag rim. I'd like to know if anybody out there knows if an 18" spoked rear wheel of a 77 xs650 will fit without any swing arm modification?