Hello guys, I am new here, clearly, and I am happy to be here. What turned me onto this site was Garlic_Sauce's posts regarding his projects, might I add he does a spectacular job, as you all know!
So the reason why I got turned to his posts was because I just picked up a 1980 Yamaha XS400 and I am looking to cafe the hell out of it, the only problem is, I have no idea where to start! The way I came across this bike was my buddy was looking to get rid of it, so I offered him 30 hours of my time for it, I couldn't pass up that deal. So he gave me the bike, in pieces. He said all the parts were there with the exception of the wheels, and the fork stems. That being said can anybody tell me what parts might fit in place of the stock, to make the front end lower. Not only that tips on making a cafe seat and rear would be greatly appreciated.
I also own a Honda CX500C that I am planning on also cafe'ing once I have the 400 up and running. I will post pics in exchange for suggestions and tips!
Also if there is any chance of people wanting to rid themselves of either spoked or mag wheels please let me know I would love to have the opportunity to take them off your hands.
Thank you all, I cannot wait to hear from you.
I have attached a picture of my CX500, I picked at baby up for $500, not too shabby!
So the reason why I got turned to his posts was because I just picked up a 1980 Yamaha XS400 and I am looking to cafe the hell out of it, the only problem is, I have no idea where to start! The way I came across this bike was my buddy was looking to get rid of it, so I offered him 30 hours of my time for it, I couldn't pass up that deal. So he gave me the bike, in pieces. He said all the parts were there with the exception of the wheels, and the fork stems. That being said can anybody tell me what parts might fit in place of the stock, to make the front end lower. Not only that tips on making a cafe seat and rear would be greatly appreciated.
I also own a Honda CX500C that I am planning on also cafe'ing once I have the 400 up and running. I will post pics in exchange for suggestions and tips!
Also if there is any chance of people wanting to rid themselves of either spoked or mag wheels please let me know I would love to have the opportunity to take them off your hands.
Thank you all, I cannot wait to hear from you.
I have attached a picture of my CX500, I picked at baby up for $500, not too shabby!
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