Topic: Let's see your non-SOHC4 on the road

[scottly]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It’s almost sorted and hopefully gonna get some good rides in on it. Take it some places my other bikes won’t go.

Yes, I built it. it’s an xs650 with a 750 big bore kit. - always loved the triumph Tr6 so I decided to build a knockoff so to speak. If I had a real one(if I could afford it) I’d certainly beat it to death driving it where I plan to take this.  Built it to ride the back roads/dirt roads and up the beach (we have miles of beach dunes and coast line you can ride here).

The Yamaha 650 is a good solid engine, better than the Triumph. Where are you?

[Terry in Australia]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It’s almost sorted and hopefully gonna get some good rides in on it. Take it some places my other bikes won’t go.

Yes, I built it. it’s an xs650 with a 750 big bore kit. - always loved the triumph Tr6 so I decided to build a knockoff so to speak. If I had a real one(if I could afford it) I’d certainly beat it to death driving it where I plan to take this.  Built it to ride the back roads/dirt roads and up the beach (we have miles of beach dunes and coast line you can ride here).

The Yamaha 650 is a good solid engine, better than the Triumph. Where are you?

You'd hope so too, Edward Turner designed the Triumph Speed Twin engine in 1935, and Yamaha started making 650 twins 35 years later. Yamaha made no bones about borrowing the look of British twins, but were smart enough to build their own. I have a mate who owns 3 old Triumphs, he usually rides his 2 Honda CB750's, because he likes to look at his Triumph's and ride his Honda's.

[RAFster122s]

Another problem British Bikes and Cars were cursed with Lucas Electrics and similar...
Lucas prince of darkness jokes are not earned without merit...

[jas67]

[RAFster122s]

Yes

[Terry in Australia]

Yeah, back in the 80’s I bought a Lucas branded timing light, needless to say, it doesn’t work….

[WideAWAKE]

A few more pics.

I have a few friends who have triumphs, from rat bikes to show builds and with the exception of the one built for a land speed record (he got it too) the xs out performs a triumph in every aspect but style. I would certainly agree the triumph is much more a looker than the xs.

As you can see there are definitely some places where the high shrubs, salt water and sand have left there mark haha.

Very minimal wiring. High/low, tail/brake, neutral and gauges. I did run wiring for signals, just don’t have em hooked up.

[WideAWAKE]

Wouldn’t let me upload more.

[WideAWAKE]

Other side

[WideAWAKE]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It’s almost sorted and hopefully gonna get some good rides in on it. Take it some places my other bikes won’t go.

Yes, I built it. it’s an xs650 with a 750 big bore kit. - always loved the triumph Tr6 so I decided to build a knockoff so to speak. If I had a real one(if I could afford it) I’d certainly beat it to death driving it where I plan to take this.  Built it to ride the back roads/dirt roads and up the beach (we have miles of beach dunes and coast line you can ride here).

The Yamaha 650 is a good solid engine, better than the Triumph. Where are you?

In California, on the central coast.

[BenelliSEI]

Yesterday. 288 miles.

[MauiK3]

Awesome

[BenelliSEI]

Awesome

Perfect roads and weather too!

[seanbarney41]

Yesterday. 288 miles.

Yeah, riding is fun on great old bikes...but you got the wrong thread bro

[scunny]

 "you got the wrong thread bro" I was thinking that.

[BenelliSEI]

"you got the wrong thread bro" I was thinking that.

Oops!

[scottly]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It’s almost sorted and hopefully gonna get some good rides in on it. Take it some places my other bikes won’t go.

Yes, I built it. it’s an xs650 with a 750 big bore kit. - always loved the triumph Tr6 so I decided to build a knockoff so to speak. If I had a real one(if I could afford it) I’d certainly beat it to death driving it where I plan to take this.  Built it to ride the back roads/dirt roads and up the beach (we have miles of beach dunes and coast line you can ride here).

The Yamaha 650 is a good solid engine, better than the Triumph. Where are you?

In California, on the central coast.

I grew up in Santa Maria, and the only place I know of in CA where you can ride on the beach is Pismo and Grover beaches.

[WideAWAKE]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It’s almost sorted and hopefully gonna get some good rides in on it. Take it some places my other bikes won’t go.

Yes, I built it. it’s an xs650 with a 750 big bore kit. - always loved the triumph Tr6 so I decided to build a knockoff so to speak. If I had a real one(if I could afford it) I’d certainly beat it to death driving it where I plan to take this.  Built it to ride the back roads/dirt roads and up the beach (we have miles of beach dunes and coast line you can ride here).

The Yamaha 650 is a good solid engine, better than the Triumph. Where are you?

In California, on the central coast.

I grew up in Santa Maria, and the only place I know of in CA where you can ride on the beach is Pismo and Grover beaches.

Nice!!

I’m a few miles south of Pismo, out in the county, but still just 10 mins from the beach.

[jas67]

Got the GL1000 out this evening.

[jas67]

[Stev-o]

Great bikes and pics, jas!

[MauiK3]

My youngest went to CalPoly San Luis Obispo, beautiful motorcycle roads everywhere down there.

I know many don’t agree but the 75 Wing is a great looking bike

[RAFster122s]

My youngest went to CalPoly San Luis Obispo, beautiful motorcycle roads everywhere down there.

I know many don’t agree but the 75 Wing is a great looking bike

Wings when not chromed are nice and SLO is my favorite vacation area, it has it all and the trip tip sandwiches in area and tri tip steaks that McLintock serves are phenomenal!
What degree did your youngest get at CalPoly?

[Terry in Australia]

One of my favourite little bikes back in the day. It's a pity that their biggest was a 500, a 750 or 900 would have been magnificent.

[jas67]

One of my favourite little bikes back in the day. It's a pity that their biggest was a 500, a 750 or 900 would have been magnificent.

Yes, a 750 Morini would've been a great bike, and a great contemporary to my 750GT.



That said, the little 350cc twin punches well above its weight, and only has to move a 325 lb. bike (plus rider and gear of course).  It is a FUN little bike to ride.