JustinLonghorn
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Re: Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Ha. Seriously though, your scoot looks fantastic, sir.
Ha. Seriously though, your scoot looks fantastic, sir.
Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) VIDEO!
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MotorbikeBruno
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Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Wow. This thing is sick.
Wow. This thing is sick.
Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Thanks for all the comments. Ive been working on the motor. Like I said before i'm not going to tear it down yet. I did order a full gasket kit for it but other than that I keeping it stock for now. I got it all cleaned up and painted between yesterday and today. Now I just need some help setting it in the frame. I spent some time cleaning and painting all the little time consuming stuff like motor mounts and other misc little brackets.
Thanks for all the comments. Ive been working on the motor. Like I said before i'm not going to tear it down yet. I did order a full gasket kit for it but other than that I keeping it stock for now. I got it all cleaned up and painted between yesterday and today. Now I just need some help setting it in the frame. I spent some time cleaning and painting all the little time consuming stuff like motor mounts and other misc little brackets.
Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
I got the motor bolted in the frame today. I just wanted to say thanks to my dad for coming over to give me a hand today. I went in pretty smoothly. A little pipe insulation and masking tape goes a long way for paint protection during installation. My fiberglass wrap came today. SO i figured I better get my pipes painted so I can wrap them tomorrow. I would like to install the exhaust while the engine cases are off, because it will give me much more room to slip them behind the frame. All the paint I have been using on the engine and exhaust it VHT flame proof ceramic 2000 degree paint. I also ordered my new rear rim today. I'm switching to a 2.15 the 1.85 was way to narrow for the tire.
I got the motor bolted in the frame today. I just wanted to say thanks to my dad for coming over to give me a hand today. I went in pretty smoothly. A little pipe insulation and masking tape goes a long way for paint protection during installation. My fiberglass wrap came today. SO i figured I better get my pipes painted so I can wrap them tomorrow. I would like to install the exhaust while the engine cases are off, because it will give me much more room to slip them behind the frame. All the paint I have been using on the engine and exhaust it VHT flame proof ceramic 2000 degree paint. I also ordered my new rear rim today. I'm switching to a 2.15 the 1.85 was way to narrow for the tire.
Re: Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Yeah I was thinking about doing that. I have never used pin striping tape. Is it easy to apply,durable ect. ? I got my Pipes wrapped and installed today. My gaskets also showed up in the mail today. I can't believe it. They shipped from japan on Tuesday. That was crazy fast. Now I can install my engine cases.
Yeah I was thinking about doing that. I have never used pin striping tape. Is it easy to apply,durable ect. ? I got my Pipes wrapped and installed today. My gaskets also showed up in the mail today. I can't believe it. They shipped from japan on Tuesday. That was crazy fast. Now I can install my engine cases.
Ease said:
Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Thank you....that means a lot.
Thank you....that means a lot.
YogiBear said:
Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
I made some more progress today. Nothing major, but I feel good about it...lots of little stuff. I got my engine covers on. I reinstalled the starter and all accessories I could. I had to pull my exhaust because I forgot to install the crush gasket. (duh)! I made new plug wires. Stripped and painted my foot pegs and installed the kick starter. I also ordered jets. I cleaned up my rear hub and spokes. The nipples were rusted on the inside. I snapped two spokes tearing the wheel down. I think that is all. The little stuff takes so much time. I snapped a picture with the rear tire mocked up...just for fun.
I made some more progress today. Nothing major, but I feel good about it...lots of little stuff. I got my engine covers on. I reinstalled the starter and all accessories I could. I had to pull my exhaust because I forgot to install the crush gasket. (duh)! I made new plug wires. Stripped and painted my foot pegs and installed the kick starter. I also ordered jets. I cleaned up my rear hub and spokes. The nipples were rusted on the inside. I snapped two spokes tearing the wheel down. I think that is all. The little stuff takes so much time. I snapped a picture with the rear tire mocked up...just for fun.
JustinLonghorn
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Re: Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Hell yeah, man!
Hell yeah, man!
Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
You asked for stripes....so you will get stripes! ;D I kinda had to much fun with the striping tape but I like how it came out. Be gentle it was my first time working with striping tape. I also installed the front and rear master cylinders, bars and I started with the controls.
You asked for stripes....so you will get stripes! ;D I kinda had to much fun with the striping tape but I like how it came out. Be gentle it was my first time working with striping tape. I also installed the front and rear master cylinders, bars and I started with the controls.
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valvesprung
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Re: Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
I freaking love it! Way to bring a bit more vintage flare back to the bike...you aren't actually going to off-road this gorgeous creation now are you?
I freaking love it! Way to bring a bit more vintage flare back to the bike...you aren't actually going to off-road this gorgeous creation now are you?
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Thanks man, Yeah I originally intended this to be my do everything anywhere but now I'm going to feel bad dragging this thing through the woods. I guess I just have to build a beater bike...just kidding.
Thanks man, Yeah I originally intended this to be my do everything anywhere but now I'm going to feel bad dragging this thing through the woods. I guess I just have to build a beater bike...just kidding.
valvesprung said:I freaking love it! Way to bring a bit more vintage flare back to the bike...you aren't actually going to off-road this gorgeous creation now are you?
JustinLonghorn
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Re: Re: Yamaha xs400 (Tracker/dual sport) PAINT PICURES!
Hey man,
Can I get some close up of the entire rear brake setup? I am running a disc on the rear of my DT, and need some inspiration/help.
Thanks man.
Hey man,
Can I get some close up of the entire rear brake setup? I am running a disc on the rear of my DT, and need some inspiration/help.
Thanks man.
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Sure. But my rear rim is in the mail right now so I don't have the caliper mounted right now. But I will get you some pictures.
Sure. But my rear rim is in the mail right now so I don't have the caliper mounted right now. But I will get you some pictures.
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