Yamaha XS400 Cafe Racer Special II
By motomatter
17th October 2013
Yup, also this Yamaha XS400 Cafe Racer started out as a simple, common bike.
But not for long!
Detabbing complete, Installed fork boots and adjustable clipons.
Powder coated rims and left the spokes and drums polished.
72 spokes of happiness!
The tires trued and mounted. Also worked on the subframe and exhaust.
Fitting the XS650 Tank and Seat
Modding the frame
Making Progress
This is where the electrical “stuff” will go
Nicely painted
A bit more work in progress
Ooohh yeah, this XS400 Cafe Racer coming to life
Nice alarm for the neighbours 😉
2 to 1 intake manifold built by Choppersprocket from The Chopper Underground forum
Cyber Grey Metallic Paint. Rawr!
All together = One beautiful Yamaha XS400 Cafe Racer
Some videos of the bike!
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