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    New project, XS400

    I couldn't sleep the other night so I was bumming arounc CL and found a post for a Yamaha XS400 for $200. I decided to contact the guy and check it out.

    After taking a look I decided it would make a fun little project bike and bought it. he threw in a small trailer too since he was moving soon and trying to get rid of as much as he could. It needs the basic stuff, but looks to be a decent starting point to take off from. The tank is clean aside from the varnish of old gas. No rust at all.

    I can't wait to dig in and see what is really going on, but I am thinking I scored a pretty decent project for a decent price.


    #2
    There are some guys that make so real sweet cafe bikes out of those. $200 and a trailer? stolen is more like it than a deal. Well done.
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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      #3
      Thanks azr. Glad to hear someone else thinks I got my monies worth too. Worse comes to worst, parting it out should yield a profit. I'd rather not do that though. Bikes are meant to be ridden, and this one I imagine has plenty of life in it once she gets the usual stuff taken care of.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Gonzo View Post
        Thanks azr. Glad to hear someone else thinks I got my monies worth too. Worse comes to worst, parting it out should yield a profit. I'd rather not do that though. Bikes are meant to be ridden, and this one I imagine has plenty of life in it once she gets the usual stuff taken care of.
        I bought an 81' earlier this year and due to title trouble I parted it out. Had a guy drive 10 hours to get the engine which was in running condition. I liked the bike and have owned a couple of the XS series before, the 650 and 1100, but this 400 did not have near the hump of my sons kz400 which surprised me and also it had a small feel to it. If you like it ride the daylights out of it, if not pass it on. Good luck!

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          #5
          $200 is a great deal. Love the wheels on it. Would make a killer little cafe' bike.
          1979 GS1000S,

          1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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