Author Topic: XR1327 LSR Sportster Cafe Racer (Read 23865 times)

Powderman · « **Reply #25 on:** June 26, 2013, 07:40:42 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 26, 2013, 12:02:40 AM

I've just found this, what a cool project! I always wanted an XR750 Road Racer, and your bike should be an absolute beast. All the best mate, and keep us updated! Cheers, Terry.

Thanks Terry, I am hoping to have the base gaskets at the builder today and hopefully have the motor back in my hands by the weekend for the first time in a year. Then I can get back to this build which should keep me in a better frame of mind than I have been.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #26 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:56:07 AM »

It'll all work out mate, and I can't wait to see and hear that beast once you've got it all together, make sure you post some youtube clips! Cheers, Terry.

Powderman · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2013, 09:40:23 PM »

Powderman · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2013, 09:43:55 PM »

Halleluja, I'm, picking it up tomorrow. He's putting the primary gasket on and buttoning it up right now. Finally get to see what it looks like with the new paint scheme. And then the hundred little things to tie up this build and make some noise.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2013, 02:50:11 AM »

Fantastic news mate, I'm looking forward to seeing it!

y2kc0wb0y · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:31:38 AM »

Subscribed...that flipped head/cylinder is the coolest thing!

754 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2013, 10:30:48 AM »

I think its sputhe topend heads made that way.
I cant wait to see the bike finished..myself..

cbornotcb · « **Reply #32 on:** September 05, 2013, 02:03:25 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 26, 2013, 12:02:40 AM

I've just found this, what a cool project! I always wanted an XR750 Road Racer, and your bike should be an absolute beast. All the best mate, and keep us updated! Cheers, Terry.

Ditto here too, when I win the lotto,,,,,,,,,,
I had better buy a fountain of youth 1st, XR750 2nd, build a V8 500 3rd,,,,
Thanks for sharing Powderman
Tiny

Powderman · « **Reply #33 on:** September 05, 2013, 08:37:13 AM »

Now to work down the list of 100 little things to tie up.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #34 on:** September 06, 2013, 12:20:47 AM »

That is looking superb mate, is it a bit of a stretch to those clipons though? Makes my poor old back hurt just looking at how low they are............

Powderman · « **Reply #35 on:** September 06, 2013, 07:26:25 AM »

Everything is just mocked up right now. Clip-ons can and will come up an inch.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #36 on:** September 06, 2013, 06:22:40 PM »

Good idea mate, and it does look superb.

Powderman · « **Reply #37 on:** September 12, 2013, 07:57:27 PM »

I recoated the pipes and mounted up a few more things. I have to plumb the oil and fuel lines and hopefully next week I can fire this motor up. The guy making my hand held starter is dealing with kidney stones and has taken the last 3 days off work. I'm anxious to hear this thing run.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #38 on:** September 12, 2013, 10:41:44 PM »

Looking good...

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #39 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:51:38 AM »

I love it, but I'm running out of superlatives...........

Powderman · « **Reply #40 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:55:49 AM »

If you 2 want to cover my expenses I'll gladly bring it to Oz to fire it up the first time. Always wanted to visit there.
Right now it's 4am, I'm going to bed.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #41 on:** September 13, 2013, 12:59:46 AM »

Quote from: Powderman on September 13, 2013, 12:55:49 AM

If you 2 want to cover my expenses I'll gladly bring it to Oz to fire it up the first time. Always wanted to visit there.

Geez mate, I know times are tough on your side of the pond, but I was hoping you were gonna fly Mick and I over to your place to witness this amazing event!

Powderman · « **Reply #42 on:** September 13, 2013, 07:51:09 AM »

I should charge admission for anyone to see this fire the first time. I know I would pay to see that if it weren't mine.

754 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:27:04 AM »

Manthat bike has so much coolstuff on it. Hope it runs well. Did you put an XLCRor 79 and up swingarm on that or is it custom made.

Powderman · « **Reply #44 on:** September 13, 2013, 09:49:36 AM »

Quote from: 754 on September 13, 2013, 08:27:04 AM

Man that bike has so much cool stuff on it. Hope it runs well. Did you put an XLCR or 79 and up swing arm on that or is it custom made.

It's a 79 swing arm that has been shortened a few inches because while it is a plug and play swing arm it is longer than the early arm putting shock mounts too far back and needing a longer chain. I'm considering putting a brace on the early arm and putting it back on if this one doesn't perform well.
IJust FYI, it is not 79 and up, the 79 arm is a bastard single year arm and the only one that is plug and play on the early model frame.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #45 on:** September 13, 2013, 05:03:04 PM »

I was gonna buy a Ducati 916 when I sell my Triumph Rocket III, but instead I think I'll build a "Powderman Replica".........

Powderman · « **Reply #46 on:** September 13, 2013, 05:26:59 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 13, 2013, 05:03:04 PM

I was gonna buy a Ducati 916 when I sell my Triumph Rocket III, but instead I think I'll build a "Powderman Replica".........

Good luck with that. Let me know when you find a set of Sputhe heads or motor.
Too bad you're in OZ, I might be interested in the Rocket III.

oops, just realized the Triumph Rocket III is the modern one and not the vintage BSA Rocket III/Triumph Trident

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #47 on:** September 14, 2013, 03:50:39 AM »

Yeah mate, mine is the new one, and it's been in the family since new, but don't let that put you off, it's just as fragile as an old Triumph/BSA, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

754 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 16, 2013, 10:45:04 AM »

Have you heard the SputheStroker song yet?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #49 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:21:26 AM »

Powderman, bike looks Super Deluxe

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Author Topic: XR1327 LSR Sportster Cafe Racer (Read 23865 times)