How To Make An Electronics Tray - XS400 Build

How to make a cafe racer electronics tray! The "Wanda" XS400 build is finally rolling with real progress and this time its is going over the electronics to be used and where they will fit. Watch as I show you exactly how I make my electronics trays in real time on this bike for a super clean look when done.
Next up will be a very cool seat so stick around!
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Previous episode giving the bike a once-over:
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[@luizfaustodeoliveirafraga7150]

Parabéns trabalho profissional, solda maravilhosa.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@andymiller5611]

Informative, nothing unnecessary, just good advice with a clear delivery. Another excellent video, man! Great work! 🍻🤘💜

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you much!

[@yoshuavillar]

You are legit! This video's such a godsend

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya! Glad it is helpful!

[@keithagn]

Nicely done! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya Keith!

[@jimclarke1108]

Great job, stronger frame as well

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Jim!

[@MP-br4pj]

been binging almost all your vids last month, what a blast. And now we even get a new vid! thanks for the great content

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I appreciate that! I normally try to get out a video per week with most weeks getting two but I haven't had enough time lately. Hopefully Ill get back on track

[@DIYwithUncleCy]

Good to see "Wanda" back in the shop. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Feels good too. Been far too long!

[@bmicona]

Awesome video dude! This format is cool, but I typically watch them all also

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It was much harder to edit and I feel it lost a bit in detail BUT....I cut it from 45 minutes to 19 lol. Thank you though

[@bmicona]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I was thinking that while I was watching- how much more time it must have taken to make a shorter video. Finding that balance to get the information you want to put out and keeping your engagement up is a tough task. I guess when you see how the analytics change you’ll know if it’s worth it. I do somewhat think that the type of audience invested in bike build content is generally more meticulous about things and isn’t turned off by long form content, but I could just be speaking for myself. FWIW, I was able to follow everything you were doing in this video, I don’t feel like I missed anything.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@bmicona really appreciate the input. I value that. You are very likely correct on the audience type being ok with longer form

[@mrkang4080]

Perfect timing on this video, I'm looking to do mine before xmas. Thanks again.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Awesome! Looks like I scheduled it juuuust right!

[@keithhampton9700]

GREAT JOB!!Seat rails done rite. I miss my 76XS400😢

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@roamingearth915]

Wanda :) great video ....clean !! Nice setup......I'll get there.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘

[@danielbrown9469]

That's great! Thanks for posting this. 👌

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you liked it!

[@yarenoz8360]

You've done a great job

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Many thanks!

[@Baseballkid2234]

Damn that’s clean looking.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@sixfive0cycle]

Nicely done! Looking forward to thr wiring videos on this one, planning on doing that with my CB550 build coming up!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely planning to make some!

[@christopherastbury6644]

excellent informative video, explaining as you progress.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks so much!

[@MotoMango]

Excellent work Bj!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated 🤘

[@larrykay6606]

Suddenly I crave DiGiorno pizza. Great video!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hahaha thank ya!

[@jorgedanielenriquez2191]

Perfec "bandeja" for e elements. Thanks against, man.

[@dreamin47_]

Great tips, giving me ideas about forming the base for my 750 seat build rigid frame. Thanks always

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad they were helpful!

[@MrNiklas1967]

Nice to se a new video

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Let me tell ya it feels equally nice to actually put out a new video lol

[@robertadams4415]

Thanks for the info BJ

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

My pleasure 🙏

[@BlueSkyInt]

Nice Job and clean. Why did you choose to weld onto the frame instead of screwing?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! I like how clean it is when welded

[@paulwood3867]

Bj get some round hammer attachments for an air chisel,,works surprisingly well with no marks left

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I appreciate it but just not one of the tools I like to use for detail stuff

[@upsidedowndog1256]

That looks nice! I have never worked with steel like that. The aluminum I work with is much less forgiving and not weldable. I look forward to trying to work some sheet steel in the future.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Id agree on the aluminum. Ive only tried to use 6061 but next I want to give some 5000 series a try as it should be easier to bend

[@SilentxWalrus]

So I am building an XS400, trying to use your build as a blueprint for my electrical system because I'm a noob and most of my wiring & electrics are missing. It looks like NWT no longer offers the DRR-F? The DRR-X, RECX.370, and RECX.570 are the only units I can find for sale. Can you offer any insight as to which would be best for my kick-only build? Love your channel!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I'm not sure what they offer but if you contact them they can guide you on what you need

[@SilentxWalrus]

@ guess I should’ve thought to do that. But thank you, your build series’ have been super helpful!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@SilentxWalrus Its all good, have fun on the build!

[@robertboyer5498]

Any reason not to drill a couple drain holes in that tray just in case water gets in?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That gets brought up often when I make a tray video actually. The bike simply doesn't get ridden in the rain. In all the bikes I've done over the years they have never been in the rain so its not a big concern to me. My cx500 scrambler however will get a couple small holes as it is destined for offroad.

[@robertboyer5498]

@@BrickHouseBuilds but it won’t be a problem if I do it on mine then? I don’t think mud would get up there, because I ride in the rain and sometimes leave my bike in the driveway. That’s what I was wondering about. Thanks

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@robertboyer5498 Having a couple tiny ones in the lowest set of corners would have no downside

[@Mo_G]

Hi me i asking u sir i find like this old bike xs and the owner ask 2000 $ , is it good price and he said it got rebuild as cafe race ? and secand questions is it reliability bike has that much age do i can drive it everyday ?and thx for the video i enjoy

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That is very hard to answer without seeing the bike. Send me an email with pics to [e-mail] if you want and I can give a better idea

[@barnesfamily1779]

I like the fact you use gal sheet metal but,,, the uncoated part of the frame tube are seriously prone to rusting, after the tray is welded in you can't paint that part of the frame the tray is lapped up against. Major flaw considering the rear wheel will be throwing up all sorts of crud. In my humble opinion , I would design this problem out of the equation , other than that, its a good informative video showing one method of getting it done

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I've yet to have a problem in the years I've done it this way.