bznchris Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Don't mind at all we are all trying to learn. And I have another good question, Can you paint chrome or do you need to knock it off to bare metal? Sure you can. You'll have to sand it down really well or etch it with acid and then apply an epoxy primer. be sure to degrease really well first. It might just be easier to get the chrome off though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravensia Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Sure you can. You'll have to sand it down really well or etch it with acid and then apply an epoxy primer. be sure to degrease really well first. It might just be easier to get the chrome off though... Thanks.=] Do you have any pictures of your 81? list of mods maybe Haha I'd like to get some ideas, anything. Another question, Any way to get dual disk up front? Mines only single. And what about disk brakes in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bznchris Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks.=] Do you have any pictures of your 81? list of mods maybe Haha I'd like to get some ideas, anything. Another question, Any way to get dual disk up front? Mines only single. And what about disk brakes in the back? Where to start with mods... haha... complete xs850 front end (where I got dual disks) xs850 tank tapered roller bearings in steering head bronze swingarm bushings raask rear sets fiberglass tail 2 into 1 exhaust pod filters oversized rear shocks 39 tooth rear sprocket clubman bars painted crankcase (soon to be unpainted) crappy diamond plate side covers (stock back on now) rear mc and disk from ??? ('78 xs400, I believe) many more small details This is how the bike looked last summer; like crap. It looks quite different now, but I don't have any current pics, and it will look even more different once it gets painted in a couple weeks. I will post new pics then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravensia Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Where to start with mods... haha... complete xs850 front end (where I got dual disks) xs850 tank tapered roller bearings in steering head bronze swingarm bushings raask rear sets fiberglass tail 2 into 1 exhaust pod filters oversized rear shocks 39 tooth rear sprocket clubman bars painted crankcase (soon to be unpainted) crappy diamond plate side covers (stock back on now) rear mc and disk from ??? ('78 xs400, I believe) many more small details This is how the bike looked last summer; like crap. It looks quite different now, but I don't have any current pics, and it will look even more different once it gets painted in a couple weeks. I will post new pics then... Nice, How'd you mount your tag? What about blinkers one the back? I appreciate all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRB Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Where to start with mods... haha... complete xs850 front end (where I got dual disks) xs850 tank tapered roller bearings in steering head bronze swingarm bushings raask rear sets fiberglass tail 2 into 1 exhaust pod filters oversized rear shocks 39 tooth rear sprocket clubman bars painted crankcase (soon to be unpainted) crappy diamond plate side covers (stock back on now) rear mc and disk from ??? ('78 xs400, I believe) many more small details This is how the bike looked last summer; like crap. It looks quite different now, but I don't have any current pics, and it will look even more different once it gets painted in a couple weeks. I will post new pics then... I really like the styling of your bike. Did you keep the stock battery box? I'm trying to figure out where to mount mine because I'm going with the open skeletal look and looking at the picture of the cafe that Drewpy sent I'm at a loss to where they hide/mount it. What is the length and brand of rear shocks your using? And is that a custom seat or a reworked of the shelf cafe seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bznchris Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Nice, How'd you mount your tag? What about blinkers one the back? I appreciate all the help. Just a simple right-angle bracket bolted to the top brake shoe mount. I'm working on a better solution now. That pic was before I had turn signals on. I really like the styling of your bike. Did you keep the stock battery box? I'm trying to figure out where to mount mine because I'm going with the open skeletal look and looking at the picture of the cafe that Drewpy sent I'm at a loss to where they hide/mount it. What is the length and brand of rear shocks your using? And is that a custom seat or a reworked of the shelf cafe seat? When I bought it, there was a cheesy piece of aluminum holding the battery. I removed that, fitted the stock battery box, and put on stock side covers. If you made your own tail, you could hide your battery in it, provided it's a sealed battery. (mikesXS sells em) The shocks that were on it when I bought it were no-name shocks and very oversized. (14.5") They started leaking so I threw a pair of red wings on until I can find a reasonably priced pair of hagons. Kept the 14.5" length to ensure clearance of the tail since it ends at the highest point of the tire. Because of the fiberglass tail, the seat had to be customized. Fiberglass seat pan that I had upholstered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravensia Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks Chris let me know what you get figured out about the tag mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs360 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 xs400 cafe Here's the million dollar question. WHERE'S THE BATTERY?!?!?!?! Where'd it go? Not to mention the electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRB Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 xs400 cafe Here's the million dollar question. WHERE'S THE BATTERY?!?!?!?! Where'd it go? Not to mention the electronics. I studied the pic a little closer and saw the battery box built into the the bottom of the seat pan. Electrics are probable mounted underneath also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharab85 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 jeremy there is an baffle insert you can put inside the downpipes ( headers) Sorry to switch gears but i have been looking everywhere for these inserts and i cant find them anywhere, i was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 8, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sorry to switch gears but i have been looking everywhere for these inserts and i cant find them anywhere, i was hoping you could point me in the right direction. http://www.custom-fasteners.co.uk ebay etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaregenius Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 cafe racer is from the UK perchant in the 60's to ride bikes fast (100mph) most guys hung out at cafes which were along the main roads where they raced! xs400 cafe Bobbers were from the US where the GI's back from the war "Bobbed" their bikes by shorteneing the rear fenders and lightening the look of the 50's machines, then there's "brat style" which is Japanese which is a mix of street tracker and bobber Is there any info you can give me about the bike pictured? I really like this one and have not come across this one in 2 years of research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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