1977 Yamaha Xs750 Cafe Racer Project
#21
Posted 08 November 2011 - 12:32 pm
Blue 04 TDM,PR2 rear Roadsmart front, Yamaha topox, Givi E360 panniers, PL pannier holders, BMW handguards, Yamaha touring screen, Scottoiler, 12v ciggie socket, carbon core HT leads
Gorn
#22
Posted 08 November 2011 - 12:38 pm
this is who I work for www.caigauge.com we as a company manufacture Smiths instruments. plus we make all sorts of gauges for sports cars, commercial vehicles etc etc. we are also can produce digital printing for gauges.
the other company who shares our factory is www.speedycable.com. these are more customisation of gauges plus one of our distribitors.
here is a photo of our Smiths electronic motorcycle speedo and tacho on the SRM classic bike web site, http://www.srmclassicbikes.com/
Best thing is to have a look on th eweb sites shown above.
ps sorry for the Shameful advertising
2007 Triumph Tiger 955i
#23
Posted 08 November 2011 - 07:07 pm
Good luck with the project it'll be a real labour of love!
#24
Posted 08 November 2011 - 07:54 pm
There is actually quite a lot that goes wrong with these; the 850s are more sturdy. I had one of those in the eighties, bought as a clean used one. It was fairly useful but also very unexciting. Mine suffered a rather fatal end-drive issue (in the same spectacular style as my nearly new '93 BMW R1100RS would fail), I found it too uninspiring to fix and sold it for spares. It might work well as a "special" though, anything you change will no doubt make it more interesting.
#25
Posted 09 November 2011 - 04:52 am
I took mine apart down to nuts and bolts almost, it spread out over 5 meters of bench, cleaned everything, checked all tolerance and put it back together. Stripped and cleaned the carbs, replaced the petcock (still have about 10 of them) and filled it with fuel. Started within 5 minutes and ran like a dream until the dickhead I sold it too in a weak moment smashed it to bits.
I have always found it easier to disassemble right from the start rather than try to work backwards from broken bits.
Here in NZ they are a bit collectible so it would be unlikely that it would get turned into anything other than a stocker here.
Enjoy the project and the bike when done.
Scorpion cans
Power Commander (under review)
#26
Posted 24 November 2011 - 02:32 pm
TKH - cheers for tha, Im aware of gearing issues, not read into it much yet but its one of the many things to add to the list
robelst - Thats inspiring for me ! haha. Although, once i get started on something, i will finish it, even if it takes many years I never give up
NZTDMGUY - Cheers for that, i did consider making it a stocker, but it would take twice as long and no doubt cost twice as much !
Just a quick update,
Not really much gone on since I got the bike. Gave her a good clean, Put some oil down the spark plug holes and turned her over the next day (very smoothly) I also found out there’s some bits missing, pretty much all of the ignition circuit and various electrics, calliper brackets and air filter assembly. I managed to find a genuine tank which cost me £65 i didn’t really want to spend this month but i think it'll suit the cafe racer and if not I can probs sell it for more.
Also found out the carbs were from an 850 not a 750, so rather than have difficulty when it comes to setting them up i got a set of 750 carbs of a bloke off the XS forum. They need rebuilding so kits are on their way from America and should be here any day.
Once the carbs are done I’ll begin gathering parts and putting together an ignition circuit so I can start her up.
Cheers
Lew
#27
Posted 24 November 2011 - 06:32 pm
Edited by Daveb, 24 November 2011 - 06:58 pm.
2007 Triumph Tiger 955i
#28
Posted 25 November 2011 - 11:08 am
I'm gathering as much information as possible at the moment, Also with a speadsheet of everyone who's helped me and given advice and comments at the end i plan to do a video or a full blog or something. including al the thanks
#29
Posted 25 November 2011 - 01:02 pm
You can view the parts fiches/files on CMSNL.
http://www.cmsnl.com...8628/partslist/
No need to use my full name in your thanks list, Studders will be fine !
Thought you might have tried NRPCarbs for the carb kits
Nowt stoppin' you starting a blog now is there Lew ? Be mush easier to keep on top of it now, than trying to remember what ya did a year or 6 ago. Plus you'll have loadsa reference piccies to hand.
We loike piccies an'
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#31
Posted 26 November 2011 - 01:20 am
Any bike in that condition is a moneypit. To get my XS to the condition it's in now cost at lot of money, far more than it's worth and more than I paid for my TDM, nearly twice as much! XS750s? Well I was offered a very tidy runner last year for nothing... An old boy, he was a neighbour of my mate. who'd loved it but had garaged it a few years before and finally admitted he'd never ride again. Ran it up regularly, tried to sell it no interest. I'd have had it but it was in West London and I'm not.
Seriously use it for spares and at least buy an intact runner to do up. They're not loved, There's little or no spares back-up save what Yamaha have left at Yamaha prices. The problem with customising any bike is that they need to be really well done or they just look.... err a bit crap. And to getting one done well costs, the polishing alone on mine cost hundreds.
Sorry to be a nay sayer but if there's one half finished project bike out there there are thousands which have had hundreds of of pounds spent on them and are no nearer the road. I've restored a few bikes and not one of them was an easy birth - its just the way it is.
Chris
#32
Posted 26 November 2011 - 02:50 am
I've always liked the Yamaha triples. What ignition bits do you need? I have some remnants from an XS750 project along with some experience with the second gear issue. Send me a PM with your needs.
Cheers
Greg
#33
Posted 28 November 2011 - 12:59 pm
MArk2 - Is that stuff better than Krust? as I've got loads of that.
slartybartfarst - I appreciate your input, but if I gave up in life every time someone told me to I would be in the position I am or the same person I am today. I will see this though, i may be hard, it may be tough and it may take some time, but I will see it through. If I dont, you can say I told you so. I know what you mean about the 'looking right' thing, personally, There's a couple of things on the bike pictured that I would have done differently to make it to my taste, but at the end of the day your never going to please everyone. And with this being MY bike, as long as it pleases ME, I aint too fussed.
gschwall - Excellent mate, PM away
Collected the carb kits from the post office today, Gonna get to work on them in the evenings this week. after that its Ignition circuit time.
#34
Posted 29 November 2011 - 06:28 am
Im gonna be more or less copying this but, I'll add my own touches here and there.
:huh:Good to see your not setting your goals too high. It seems like a hell of alot of time and money to spend on a retro, but ashamedly that is only my jealousy showing.
Good luck, will be watching your progress.
#35
Posted 15 January 2012 - 09:08 pm
#36
Posted 15 January 2012 - 09:14 pm
Hours of fun there Lewis.
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Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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#37
Posted 15 January 2012 - 10:31 pm
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
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#38
Posted 16 January 2012 - 12:32 pm
Around 550-560lbs (250kg) apparently Wicky Shaft drive don't help eh.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
#39
Posted 16 January 2012 - 04:11 pm
To do: Educate homo sap nav system to operate twisty + grabby things/ get ear plugs
Remember every driver is a deaf myoptic twat who is out to kill you, ALWAYS assume they are going to do THE most f*cking DUMBASS, STUPID manouver possible, at the worst possible moment; get past, and get past quick
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