XS400 Build Back On Track And Shop Updates!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I appreciate everyones patience on this bike and all other customs that had to be put to the side for a while. A lot of life has happened and therefore changes as well. The last many months has been a focus on getting the shop set up and now its time to build! Look for that video on the solenoid and reg/rec soon!

[@S09Engineering]

I can't wait for the build! The shop is looking good 👍

[@badassweldingproducts1628]

Just happy to see you’re back on it dude! Congrats on life and all the changes

[@roamingearth915]

Happy to watch this process and see a complete picture.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@ArnarHugiBirkisson]

I just started rebuilding my XS400 and I am buying an X21 to go with it. So this is a gift from the motorcycle gods haha

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well this series should definitely help!

[@Bevoin1970]

Years ago back in the 80s, I worked for a Firm that did Pressure Die casting. They too had this NEW Fangled machine called a 'Vapour Blaster' - Worked on the exact same Principle as your machine, High Pressure water using 'Fine Glass Beads' as a Medium. It cleaned up those Die Moulds. Then I came along and spotted a whole new use for that machine. You name it, I cleaned it...lol - Rusty old Spanners, Cylinder heads etc etc. Everything came out like NEW! I loved that machine. If it fit through the hatch and I could lift it up, I blasted it!! 🙂 Then one day a Boss man came along. "How you doing? do you like it here? Oh yes! I replied. Next thing you know Im shifted back up the road to our other factory and that was the end of me Vapour Blasting foreigners. 😞

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi BJ shop is mint mate really impressed with the vapour blast really does a nice clean job virtually non abrasive , will be brilliant on carbs for sure and so many more like how you are getting all the parts organised makes your job so much easier when working on all the projects that you have enjoy your day absolutely love this channel and I’m sure many other viewers too defo learn a lot from your work thanks buddy 👍👌🔧🔧🔧🏍️🏍️🏁🏁❤️

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Peter!

[@cainbeeping8480]

Good job brother. I have started on my 1971 CB175 got it all torn down. Cleaning and fixing. Getting closer to putting it back together.

[@Jim-nm1en]

That is a really handy cleaning machine. Getting the oxidised crap off crankcases will be a doddle with that .

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah it really excels with that!

[@ELMonstero2]

Hey BJ~ great to finally meet you and chat at the Cycle Showcase! Really enjoy watching your vids, keep up the great work!! ~Mark Quinn

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It was great to meet you as well Mark!

[@kencreten7308]

Remember... the track is what you make it.

[@garrethayes4083]

Thank you for your time. The XS 400 was a cool bike 👌

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@grahamcooper1858]

Glad to see the xs400 back on the lift. I had one and did a street tracker with it and wish I hadn't of sold it now. Great content as always 👏 👌

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Im glad to finally be working to finish this one up. Been too long

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Awsome to see all of your bikes and stuff you have. Neat place and well worked.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@stevenwarner7348]

Oh my goodness. A guy on fb MP just 50 miles away (from me here in NH) put his 1998 Bandit on sale this afternoon for $1400.00. Looks brand new. Shows the odometer 2000 miles. I just could not believe it. Way way too big a bike for me but there it is. I wanted to message the guy. I just stared at the nearly new bike for a while and clicked away. I am trying to recover from the thought of what I saw. I could go buy the bike but that would be major trouble for me. Whoosh. I just don't know what to say. Anyway thank you for your video and showing your skills there. Always am recommending you to everyone I run into. All good. Always a Master Class!

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

Vapour blaster. OK. You got me. NOW I'm jealous... 🤢 😂😂😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@henryhawk978]

Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Look forward to the next installment of your videos BJ. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely lots to do! Thanks Henry

[@papabatsquatch]

That was my first bike back in 1983. Nice!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘

[@davidevelyn530]

I noticed a '75 Honda CB750F next to the green Bridgestone. My 1st bike. Thanks for the Vapor Blast tutorial.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That was actually just an F tank I bought a couple weeks back. It's sitting on my 1970 chassis for the time being. It will likely go on my 78 cafe build. Glad you enjoyed!

[@choicecitymoto]

I love seeing that hat 😊. Thanks! I'm excited to see your next build.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

The most comfy hat I own!

[@nobody78578]

I really like the custom battery tray you made, if you ever get rid of it, maybe we can make a trade!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

This bike will actually be for sale once its done

[@togwilson]

I made my own vapour blaster from an old sand blasting cabinet. Works great and will easily remove paint from engine cases but I use a more course sand than what you have in yours.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah it was tempting to make my own but not enough time to take on that project. I like the fine media for carb work and such

[@togwilson]

@ yeah mine can be a bit too abrasive for finer detail work like carbs. Also I struggle with a lot of mist build up with mine. Maybe I need a ventilation fan. Definitely worth the wiper upgrade though. Made a massive difference

[@GearHeadGeeks]

Good to see you back on builds!! Get that Benelli on the short list.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Your shops looking great bud.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@iamrichrocker]

hi BHB..fantastic work manufacturing and restoring..and wonder if you viewers have suffered not getting subscriber notice? i have "all" selected and have just realized that a few videos are not being placed under my bell notifier....?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I'm really not sure. Views have been dwindling for a year and every video I post now has unsubscribes including this one. I really have no idea what's going on

[@jefft4629]

Glad to see you'll have time to work on the projects again! Actually, VHT is only about 40 miles from my house, but units are a bit pricey for me. Looking to convert an HF sandblaster. Keep the vids coming!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I thought about converting the blaster too. There are some great videos on how to convert them

[@preez77]

I’m sure you’re doing your nozzle research already. In case you didn’t come across it, Matt from HTMR channel on YT is making a nozzle that supposedly works better and faster with lower cfm compressor. Tacoma also makes good nozzles for vapor blasting

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

This is the lower cfm nozzle from VHT actually. It's for 5cfm

[@JiggyPapason]

Bridgestone's are great bikes. The 175 is very popular.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Someone needs them for sure!

[@badassweldingproducts1628]

Heck yeah

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@oddis188]

Man I've been waiting for the xs400/NWT videos to continue. I've been delaying buying the NWT kit cause i want to see how you're going to do the wiring.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I have multiple x21 install videos and they have many diagrams. I'm hoping you have seen those

[@scottcates]

Vapor blasting is the shizznit

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That it is!

[@jimclarke1108]

Is that the new bike surgeons table🤖

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That it is!

[@stevenholton438]

I don't understand how you can say 'very,very simple!' when very few people could do this! Perhaps it's just the natural feeling of triumph of achievement though.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

My 2 remaining projects is a 78 KZ1000A and 85 750 turbo. Always on the hunt for parts! My 71 CB350 twin needs sprockets and chain, brake shoes, and clutch plates and springs. I would gladly buy your parts if you have things I need for these bikes.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I may have the brake shoes but you would have to search the FA number as I don't know the compatibility list. Sprockets I may have too but haven't inventoried just yet.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@BrickHouseBuilds FA number?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@upsidedowndog1256 most of the pads and shoes have an ebc number that I use to list items. Since there is no universal numbering system this is just what we went with

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@BrickHouseBuilds Sounds good.

[@jkunz27]

Woah, woah, woah, what's up with the Interceptor??? They are one of my favorite bikes. I've had 2 of them!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thats Seths! He is borrowing the Strom currently. I need to get some clips of this thing

[@jkunz27]

@@BrickHouseBuilds I just LOVE that V4 gear-drive cam sound!

[@paulrooney8164]

The only distraction I see derailing this project is the Goldwing Field Find project…

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😅 Fortunately for me that thing is like 300 miles away!

[@paulrooney8164]

So what you’re saying is if it shows up on your doorstep?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@paulrooney8164 I can't turn away those in need

[@kalaharimine]

Don't you blokes get vertigo from the graffiti camo background?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Nope, love the look

[@darlenehills]

'promo sm' 😜

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

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[@bigjoe4020]

Ok you asked for it.....I say you abandon it this time after a day

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😅 today I'm on Porsche duty so you aren't wrong!