XS400 Build Is Back! Engine Diagnosis & Build Planning!

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XS400 Build Is Back! Engine Diagnosis & Build Planning! This video has been a long time coming and I am so excited to revive this project! I had started on this bike about 3 years ago but it got put on hold twice now for my move and then business shift. It is now time to get it done! This will be a budget focused build that should help inspire many of you to get your own projects going. Look for more updates soon!
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@firestorm755 2 года назад

Life happens, things get in the way. I think your on the right track with your bike builds. Smaller capacity affordable bikes that are well sorted. Always look forward to watching your videos.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks Phil, lots of life has happened lol

@vintageyamahasquid Год назад

The XS400 really is a special bike.

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

It should be fun!

@roum22 2 года назад

Been looking forward the continuation of this build..

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Same here man!

@hardie4462 Год назад

I just subscribed to your channel! I have the exact same bike you are building! My husband gave it to me a few years ago as my beginner bike. A previous owner has made it look like a military bike and I will continue with the build that way. My husband and I restore classic cars and I am learning mechanical. I have my own classic cars I work on and learn on, but I am really fascinated with motorcycles! As soon as I get some guidance from my husband, I will be getting my 1980 Yamaha XS400 named Yard Hawk up and going! Can't wait to learn how to ride! I am saving up right now to buy a Honda CB350 or 360. I enjoy your videos and love learning from them!

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Thats awesome! I love bikes and cars but they are different disciplines for sure. Just have fun with it!

@Ninja13400 2 года назад

Thank you Sir..it was so informative!! Happy to discover ur channel!!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Happy to have you!

@DocJonesGarage 2 года назад

Life happens but I do gotta say I'm exited about this build, looking forward to it!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Truth! Im excited too. I plan to keep this one low stress and high fun!

@sixfive0cycle 2 года назад

I am so excited for this project since I am currently working in an XS400!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Well I hope I can help with ideas and info for your build

@dimitristsagdis7340 Год назад

I had one of these in the late 80s. You brought back memories, tnx !!!

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

I need to finish this thing up asap

@bushidoal916 2 года назад

'Help me Wanda, Help Help me Wanda....' Nice one dude. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤘🙏

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Can't get that out of my head now lol

@bushidoal916 2 года назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds You're welcome....😖😖🤣

@robertboyer5498 2 года назад

YES! I've been waiting for this one. 😁

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

🤘🤘

@kencreten7308 2 года назад

Very cool. Noticed the minibike in the warehouse, and as it panned - disc brake? Cooooool. I definitely need to listen more to Captain hindsight.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Oh yeah 😎 Thats actually a modern doodlebug mini that I'm made into a hot rodded vintage bike. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1eDveKluvLk.html

@MotoMango 2 года назад

So the starter was seized and you fixed it by hitting it with a hammer? haha amazing!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Well not seized by corrosion but moreso crud that developes from the brushes and grease breaking down. Common on stuff and usually a quick disassembly and cleaning makes them work like new.

@SoddingaboutSi 2 года назад

I had an XS400 back in the early 90's. It vibrated and was a bit temperamental but I loved it. After 250's it was powerful and had good torque.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I've yet to hear or ride a 400 so I'm super excited

@upsidedowndog1256 2 года назад

I like those old machienes. Rebiuulding my turbo 750 kawi now. Have many more.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

That will be a riot

@vmaxmercer Год назад

That is just a plain cool build..love it.

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Thanks!

@IrnMaiden304 2 года назад

I sold both my running project 1982 XS400 Maxims months ago, figures now I'd see this 😆.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Sorry 😅

@IrnMaiden304 2 года назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds They sat for about a year, and I got tired of moving them every time I wanted or had to do something in the garage, just to have the room to do so. Down to one bike now from 5, that all I have to do is ride and maintain, it's not like I won't be bit by the project bug ever again 😁.

@grahamhider3754 2 года назад

I be watching this project. Cos thinking about buying one. To make a flat tracker. All best from England 👍❤️🔧🏍🇺🇸🇬🇧

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Great flat tracker candidate!

@Einherjar_17 2 года назад

Excellent video, looking forward to seeing the development of this project, thank you very much for sharing!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I appreciate it 🙏

@miguelpagansr6128 2 года назад

Can’t wait to see what you do with it hopefully another simple bobber build.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

This will be along a brat/Cafe style but simple for sure

@davidrowan6019 2 года назад

Been waiting on this , have to get a move on with mine , full rebuild with the engine as I bought it in boxes , looking forward to the next video.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Im tempted to do a rebuild but simply because I find it fun. No need to get crazy though. I love the direction your bike is going!

@davidrowan6019 2 года назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds Haven't been at it for a while , other chores and setbacks with the engine have got me down a bit but hopefully getting that sorted this week. Winters coming lol .

@roamingearth915 2 года назад

The biggest thank you ever given :) Just bringing it out is awesome. I'm back in the shed. Thanks man, very best

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@darrennoonan6147 2 года назад

Very promising results with the compression numbers , lots of potential looking forward to the next video.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Definitely stout numbers and very promising

@andymiller5611 2 года назад

That's already looking quite nice in its current state so once you've breathed your magic over it, it'll look and go better! Thanks also for the brief lesson on how the starter worked - very informative! Excellent video, as always fella! Keep it up! 🍻🤘💜

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@christophercummins4946 Год назад

I really enjoy watching your videos very professional I think that little xs400 would make a good little scrambler just a thought God bless you my friend keep yourself safe

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Oh it would absolutely make a great scrambler! Parallel twins of this capacity are about perfect

@Retirement_Life 2 года назад

Looking forward to this build. I’m considering doing exactly the same! 😜

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Should be a fun one!

@braedenbutler4838 2 года назад

Love the content man, and also your if its not broke don’t fix it attitude. I hope you make a video on shortening the forks, im looking to do that myself. Thanks!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I appreciate it and definitely plan to make a dedicated video on the forks as that will be a handy one for many people

@r6dave807 2 года назад

Keep it up BJ! Sweet content and great builds. I’m constantly drawing info from your channel for my XS650 build.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Thanks! Gonna keep jamming away

@jimclarke1108 2 года назад

The mini bike would be great video, so would the Benelli 6😁

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I'll do a mini bike video probably but the Benelli must wait longer

@jimclarke1108 2 года назад

I think the Benelli is a collectable bike? worth plenty $$$ restored🛵

@jogeshsharmavlogesudhampur174 2 года назад

Cool.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

It definitely will be

@peterwilson8797 2 года назад

I had a USA import XS400SH. Lost the spark. Converted to points from an earlier model. Ran for years and sold as a runner.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

That was actually my plan here to backdate the ignition or even go aftermarket electric

@robwinter4173 Год назад

i ofter wondered what was behind the casing on bikes,thanks,rob

@chema1546 2 года назад

Ok 👌👍 super

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

👍

@DIYwithUncleCy 2 года назад

I will be watching this set more closely now. While I am working on my KZ650 (I bought the X21 from you recently for it) I also have a GL500 (read CX500 of course) so may do another build. You got me hooked my friend. Oh and currently the GL is my daily rider.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Im a bad influence 😉

@NuvolariF1 Год назад

BJ, it needs a hone and might as well re-ring it, if you haven’t done so.

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

No it will be fine for intended use and build level. My previously seized cb750 runs flawless

@NuvolariF1 Год назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds 👍

@robertadams4415 2 года назад

Interested in in everything you do

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

🤘🤘 thank ya

@buddhabeeapiary7413 Год назад

I just started this exact bike and was wondering what manual are you using??? I need it lol side note the detail of your videos is superb amigo

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Thank you! I have a haynes manual for this one

@upsidedowndog1256 2 года назад

Hard to. Find you. YT sucks now. Got my turbo rebuilt. My local bike shop is gone no help there. Will be riding ny turbo bike soon.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I wonder why that is. My latest videos haven't been very popular due to simply what they are on so YT isn't showing my other videos to people as much which could be why you aren't seeing mine.

@sammoore8730 2 года назад

Looking forward to more videos. Are you still going to convert to points?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I think Im just going to go with an electronic ignition option. I very much could do points but I feel a wiser move is the electronic kit

@sammoore8730 2 года назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds Cool. Not quite there yet with my build but looking at options.

@faibersw16 Год назад

I need other system ignition . You have idea ? Good job From colombia

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Search the exact part numbers you need on ebay if you want OEM

@ANTHONYLAWSON-ge9oh Год назад

daaaaaang a starter? how nice is that? lol

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

The Rolls Royce of xs400s lol

@DavidT778 2 года назад

I've been meaning to ask, at the start of each video the audio of the motorcycle riding by during your intro/logo scene, what kind of bike is that? Did you make an exhaust for that bike? It sounds amazing, like an old Le Manns racer.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Thank you for asking that! The sound is from a Yamaha XS850 I did that I made a 3 into 1 system for. It sounded amazing. The link is to that actual video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eZYzwoSn34Y.html

@DavidT778 2 года назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds thankyou!

@Mo_G 2 года назад

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

🙏🙏

@trinas7131 2 года назад

You can almost fit a small batery in that starter bay, just saying ;D

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

Tempting! I don't think my girlfriend wants to Kickstart this thing though

@trinas7131 2 года назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds On the bright side she can skip leg day, at least for his right one :D Too bad this isn't a HONDA bike, you could change the tank letters to "WONDA" ;)

@robertcollins4685 2 года назад

I too like the idea of just getting it running, so on a 80 gs250, 80psi is too low? But where can you get rings for old bikes? Tried local shops and cmsnl, but no std rings. Know of anywhere else? Thanks

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

If it has been sitting a long time the rings may be stuck and not expanding to the cylinder wall. You could also have leak down at the valves. A leak down test would tell you what's going on for valves or rings. Try the oil like you see me do here and if it jumps a bunch it may just be rings. My cb750 had 80 on a couple cylinders and I never did a rebuild. After a couple hundred miles they are all 160+

@bc-mr1si 8 месяцев назад

good video. did you ever finish this project 🤔

@BrickHouseBuilds 8 месяцев назад

No I have a video or two after this one still but unfortunately the project fell off again.

@bc-mr1si 8 месяцев назад

@BrickHouseBuilds where are the other 2 videos.🤔ah not so good.would be good to watch you getting on with it .maybe someday 😃

@BrickHouseBuilds 8 месяцев назад

@@bc-mr1si they are all organized into a playlist. Head to my videos section and everything is there.

@bc-mr1si 8 месяцев назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds great fella thanks 👍

@dariuszklingenberg360 2 года назад

Hello, I am at the stage of building a caferacer from the Honda CX500 and I am asking if the front fork from the ducati monster 620 will be appropriate? (in terms of height) the wheels in this project will be 17 inches. I am asking for advice

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 года назад

I replied to your emails this morning on that actually

@thebiker2655 4 месяца назад

Did you run pod air filters What main and pilot jet did you use

@BrickHouseBuilds 4 месяца назад

This bike is still being built

@thebiker2655 4 месяца назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds good luck with the build can not wait to see the end result

@BrickHouseBuilds 4 месяца назад

@thebiker2655 I've posted more videos after this one so check out the playlist to get caught up. Getting engine parts back today

@oldgeeser Год назад

Where do you find your parts like pistons and other engine parts ?

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Partzilla, cmsnl, ebay, dime city cycles, old bike barn, etc. Lots of options

@oldgeeser Год назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds wow. Thank you. I’ve been a subscriber now for a few months I guess and I really love the content. Mostly ride a 08 Harley but I’m not a Harley snob I have a 750 and 900 virago and an xs750 yamaha and a 440 Kawasaki all jap bikes are varying degrees of projects and your channel had a lot to do with me wanting to work on them. Thank you Brent.

@andrewtodd5016 Год назад

What possesses you to use that depressive crap music, stops me watching.

@BrickHouseBuilds Год назад

Yeah I need to do better at knowing exactly what every potential person on the planet wants to hear. My bad

@Up-hill-Battle 9 месяцев назад

All of that for a compression check 😓🫡

@BrickHouseBuilds 9 месяцев назад

Sorry to provide in depth videos

@Up-hill-Battle 9 месяцев назад

@@BrickHouseBuilds I saluted you. It wasn’t a dig

@Up-hill-Battle 9 месяцев назад

Hence the emoji, if you didn’t see it. I watch all your videos, man. You’re an amazing wealth of knowledge. I know you probably get a lot of commenters who dig. I wasn’t doing that. I’m actually working on a bike right now and your videos have helped out tremendously! I have a comment on another video of yours asking you a question. If you get around to it I could really use your insight. Thank you for the content 🫡

@BrickHouseBuilds 9 месяцев назад

I appreciate clearing that up. I just took it different which is the problem with text. Thank you though and I'll look for that other one

@BrickHouseBuilds 9 месяцев назад

It looks like I had already replied to your question a couple days ago