01ps Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I have an 81 XS400 Heritage that I hardtailed and bobbed. I am wondering if there is another alternative to the stock 33mm forks and wheel on my XS400. I want to put a spoked front wheel with drum brake on the bike instead of the heritage special mag wheel and rotor. Either want to find a wheel assembly that will work with the current forks, or better yet, a fork and wheel assembly that will fit in the triple tree clamps. I don't need the speedo. I can get a new axle machined with spacers if it is close to the proper width. Any ideas? For instance, I know that the old CB350 and others had 33mm forks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted October 24, 2010 Moderator Share Posted October 24, 2010 the xs360 2-D had drum/spokes and you may find an xs2 650 might fit. did you check out the post regarding another xs400 bobber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFunk Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I thought base model XS400s had front drums? I just bought a set of front forks for my 81 XS400, and they didn't have caliper mounting ears (so I assume the front forks were from a base model with front drum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneage Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I have a complete set of front and rear with forks, brake parts, cables, levers and everything else to put spoked drums on the XS400. Contact me with a Private Message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieB Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I have an 81 XS400 Heritage that I hardtailed and bobbed. I am wondering if there is another alternative to the stock 33mm forks and wheel on my XS400. I want to put a spoked front wheel with drum brake on the bike instead of the heritage special mag wheel and rotor. Either want to find a wheel assembly that will work with the current forks, or better yet, a fork and wheel assembly that will fit in the triple tree clamps. I don't need the speedo. I can get a new axle machined with spacers if it is close to the proper width. Any ideas? For instance, I know that the old CB350 and others had 33mm forks. Your profile does not show where you are located - that would help. My son has an '81 XS400 Special II with original wire wheels and drum brakes front and back. Not familiar with the Heritage so I don't know if that will work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeleol Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 The '79 XS 400 has everything you want. I just bought the whole setup from the states =) The front has a nice twin leading shoe design, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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