DUCHNTR Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hey all, I am new to this forum, joined because I just acquired a 1978 XS 400 from my dad. It was his old bike and hasnt ridden it for 20+ years so I asked if I could have it. Now its my job to restore it and then I want to mod it into a cafe racer. I have 4 years of riding experience. I started with a 2006 Honda CBR 600RR, got hit on that so now I have a 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 and love it! I cant wait to get into my build and really learn about it all as I go along. I want to get it in inpsectable condition first so I can get it tagged easier. Edit: Here are some pics of it in my dads shed. It was left in that spot since the last day he rode it and nothing was changed. The motor still turns so I am super excited that it is still useable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Baker Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 that'll take some cleaning!, best doing that first before you even decide to strip it of anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCHNTR Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 that'll take some cleaning!, best doing that first before you even decide to strip it of anything Oh of course, I plan to clean everything out and get it running before I take it apart. Possibly registered and tagged before I tear it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 3, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2011 You got your work cut out there DUTCH, you came to the right place here though, Dr Drewpy will be along shortly to offer good advice in exchange for that back rest jobbie ...Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Welcome dutch " dig the retro exaust pipes , sawn off ,, drewps will keep you right , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 3, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2011 aye, I think we already met on xs400.com just do things in "batches" one module at a time. start collecting parts for it now and get to know a good chromer in your area and buy him lots of drinks! whatever you do, don't throw the wire wheels away, give them to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hi and welcome to the Y-O-C DUCHNTR , thats a hearty project your taking on there, cant wait to see WIP pictures of your progress Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishan Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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