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I picked up a 1980 Yamaha XS400 last week. It's going to be my first street bike. I rode dirt bikes like ten years ago, but my mountain bike has been my only 2 wheeled vehicle since.
Here's a couple pics:
Plans are to tear it down this winter and do a frame off restoration... The engine is strong with only 6,000 on it... But I want to refinish the frame and build a cafe style seat. I'd also like to do a fork swap with something more modern if I can find something that matches up close.
Here's some inspiration:
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Originally posted by jalopi View Postthird picture would be dope as shit, albeit very uncomfortable to ride
first/second picture reminds me of the old rebel i got when i turned 18. oh the memories... nothing says "motorcycle" like losing drag races with stock civics... when the other person doesn't even know they're racing you
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Originally posted by Downz View Postyup, found it on craigslist, I buy most, if not all, my bikes off craigslist, great resource if you can sift through peoples bull shit and scammers
Obligatory: http://www.bikeexif.com/
For more inspiration.
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Originally posted by BobombETA View PostYeah it's a small bike, but I'm not looking for speed. Not looking to kill myself lol... I might even turn it into a scrambler... but I do love the cafe look.
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Originally posted by TeXJ View Postlove me some cafe racers
Blue one in front is a 79 CX500, black one in top left is 79 XS750, middle is the lil AT1 125, and far right is the 76 CB360T, and of course, the Repsol
lots of projects, think I may have a problem
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Originally posted by Downz View Postha thanks man, deals kept popping up so i had to grab them, hoping to have some shop space soon, things are going in that direction, very exciting
Dozy - That looks perfect, classy as hell.
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