New project, XS400

[Guest]

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.

[azr]

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.

[Gonzo]

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.

[nejeff]

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!

[nvr2old]

$200 is a great deal. Love the wheels on it. Would make a killer little cafe' bike.