1979 Yamaha XS400

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Really wanted to build a cafe racer.

What motivated you to start your project?

I felt a need to get back into building bikes after a few years away from it.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Did a patina paint job on the gas tank.

What are you most proud of?

I put this bike back on the road after 20 or so years of rotting and rusting away.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Doesn’t look like it would even run but it’s fast.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1979 Yamaha XS400
Fondly known as: XS cafe
Time spent: 100
Motorcycle cost: $400
Money spent: $200
Engine: Rebuilt engine.
Intake: Added pod filters and rejetted carbs.
Exhaust: Stock exhaust with baffling removed.
Transmission: Stock 6 speed.
Frame: Original frame, stripped down.
Suspension: Cheep aftermarket shocks.
Wheels, tires and brakes: Original wheels, sketchy old tires, rebuilt brakes.
Finish – Paint: Did a patina finish to keep it looking like I just pulled it out of the trees.
Accessories: Clubman bars, thruster grips, bar end mirror, retro tail light, dirt bike rear fender.

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