Author Topic: 1979 XS750F - Starting up again 7/8/17 (Read 17162 times)

CBJoe · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2013, 07:36:33 PM »

Getting Close....Probably only a couple days from crossing fingers and trying to start. Electrics all done and Carbs Installed. Mocked up the handlebars and controls and mounted the rear wheel.

Still lots to do, but the pile of parts is getting smaller and smaller. Going to try and get the forks put back together and get the front wheel mounted tomorrow.

Cheers, Joe

MCRider · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2013, 07:56:39 PM »

Keep on keepin on!

CBJoe · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:36:06 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on May 20, 2013, 07:56:39 PM

Keep on keepin on!

One frustrating thing is that the list of eventual "to do's" keeps getting longer. These are things that will be done down the road like replacing some rusty hardware bits, Better Shocks, Rebuilt or aftermarket gauges, etc... Just isn't needed to get running and isn't in the budget

But these are all easy bolt on/off bits, so shouldn't be hard to do as time permits next winter.

CBJoe · « **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2013, 10:04:53 PM »

Progress..... Trying to mock up exhaust now. Bit of issue found as exhaust is meant for a '77 model. Will work out in end, but being a PITA currently $:-\$

CBJoe · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2013, 04:26:26 PM »

It Lives

IndyFour · « **Reply #30 on:** May 26, 2013, 03:13:33 PM »

Congrats Joe!

CBJoe · « **Reply #31 on:** May 29, 2013, 08:25:56 PM »

Getting much closer. Bike Running much better since syncing the carbs. Brakes all installed and bled. Very happy with how the tail light and turn signals turned out. I tapped the original signal mounts so that the aftermarket signals threaded for a nice clean look. Still lots to do, but should have it ready for the meet up this Saturday.

Cheers, Joe

MCRider · « **Reply #32 on:** May 29, 2013, 09:08:24 PM »

Hope to see you there.

CBJoe · « **Reply #33 on:** May 30, 2013, 04:27:18 AM »

For sure! As long as it doesn't rain

I'm gonna be super pissed if it's pouring rain all day Saturday after all this work.

IndyFour · « **Reply #34 on:** May 30, 2013, 04:58:57 AM »

Hey Joe are you going on the organized morning ride on Saturday?

CBJoe · « **Reply #35 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:47:44 AM »

We're tentatively planning on it. Getting real worried about the rain. Figures.

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IndyFour · « **Reply #36 on:** May 30, 2013, 11:07:57 AM »

Yeah weather isn't looking very promising is it.

I'm planning to go too. If you feel like riding over to wherever it starts, give me a shout...otherwise maybe I'll see you there.

CBJoe · « **Reply #37 on:** May 30, 2013, 02:15:53 PM »

Cool...riding over would be fine with me (assuming I get this thing ride-able)....is your phone# the same?

IndyFour · « **Reply #38 on:** May 30, 2013, 02:57:45 PM »

Yup the same.

CBJoe · « **Reply #39 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:10:00 PM »

Had the first ride tonight....in my fancy shirt and tie attire. Ignore the high idle.....fixed the mixture screws and resolved after riding around the block a bit.

Also... a quick before and after

MoMo · « **Reply #40 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:07:17 AM »

congrats. How do you like the triple? I always enjoyed test riding one after doing a repair, one of my favorite Yammies from that era

...Larry

CBJoe · « **Reply #41 on:** May 31, 2013, 06:07:59 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on May 31, 2013, 02:07:17 AM

congrats. How do you like the triple? I always enjoyed test riding one after doing a repair, one of my favorite Yammies from that era ...Larry

have only done a quick test, but so far so good. The riding position is great, but it is definitely a tall bike. Will post more input after I get a couple miles logged on it.

Weather is pissing me off though....looks like rain for days.

Cheers, Joe

Stev-o · « **Reply #42 on:** December 15, 2013, 10:53:59 AM »

subscribed....update?

CBJoe · « **Reply #43 on:** December 15, 2013, 03:38:00 PM »

Not much of an update right now. Rode the bike quite a bit this year and shook out a number of bugs. Engine runs great but the handling is being hindered by a squishy front end.

Also, I had a dumb-ass moment when I realized I didn't shim the front wheel with spacers when I put much thinner rotors on. Caused a bit of very high speed vibration. Need to make a couple 2.5mm shims.

To do:
- Progressive Springs up front (or the race tech emulators)
- Shim front wheel
- Figure out exhaust mounting
- Rig up a remote oil filter

I really like the looks and sound of this exhaust, but It's a real PITA getting the 3 pipes installed well. Almost impossible to get the clamps between the muffler and header to seal. Very leaky. Almost considering welding the pipes to the connection and cutting and making new clamp points.

Joe

MCRider · « **Reply #44 on:** December 16, 2013, 07:31:03 AM »

Pipes look really nice Joe. I can sympathize with the PITA pipes, mine are too. Maybe the sound (good) will make up for the hassle.

Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #45 on:** December 16, 2013, 10:51:35 AM »

As a student in 84 I had a XS 750, 74hp.
I loved that 911-sound. But handling was odd.

CBJoe · « **Reply #46 on:** December 16, 2013, 02:44:54 PM »

Yeah...I guess from new they had notoriously soft front suspension. It's terrible right now event with heavier weight oil.

CBJoe · « **Reply #47 on:** January 18, 2014, 09:19:52 AM »

Hello Folks,

I'm looking for a bit of advise because of my lack of machining and fabrication knowledge. I'm wanting to do 2 things on this bike that I'd love some input on.

- I need to make three 2.5mm Spacers for the brake rotors because I put thinner slotted yamaha virago rotors on the front and rear. What is the best way to go about making spacers for this application? I realize this is cake for some, but I've never had to do it before. Is there an off the shelf solution for this or do I simply need to take a rotor to a machine shop and have the spacers made?

- Remote Oil Filter Setup - I love these old hooker pipes, but you have to remove to access the Oil Filter. Therefore I'm looking to make a remote oil filter setup. Looking for a solution that wont break the bank. I've thought about getting one of the XS850/1100 Oil Cooler adapters and having a Block off plate for the end where the filter would normally go. I'd have to make sure there was still a return path for the oil. I'd love to hear if anyone has any other ideas. I know the Oil Filter Housing O-Ring is 117.2mm x 3mm so it's much larger than the SOHC4 Hondas.

thanks for any input. Looking forward to get this stuff done before weather warms up too much!

Cheers, Joe

CBJoe · « **Reply #48 on:** January 18, 2014, 11:09:12 AM »

Sorry for silly questions, but for the spacers can I just use a spacer (total of 5 per rotor) at each Rotor Bolt between the rotor and the hub to essentially move the rotor out 2.5mm? Or is it better to have a one-piece spacer that matches the rotor bolt pattern?

As for the exhaust...the issue isn't really the header pipe removal and install, its the 3 mufflers and their offset mounting. It's a real pain getting them off and on and positioned correctly.

I may take the bike to someone to modify the muffler mounting and hangers to make it easier to install. Maybe then I'll be content removing to change the oil filter.

Joe

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #49 on:** January 18, 2014, 01:58:49 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on January 18, 2014, 01:45:44 PM

Best to use a single spacer, especially for something so critical as brakes.

Absolutely...

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