Author Topic: Chrome 836 Tracy Project! (Sold 04/15/2023). It was fun! (Read 169583 times)

dagersh · « **Reply #450 on:** December 11, 2008, 02:00:37 PM »

Derek,

You should check out the fairings that came on the 1976-1978 Moto Guzzi Lemans I's. Bikini fairing with 7"cut out, would definitely look the part on that gorgeous creature.

Moto 1 on this link:

http://www.motorcyclebodywork.com/guzzi/motoguzzilemans.htm

Humble opinion...

Gersh

seaweb11 · « **Reply #451 on:** December 11, 2008, 07:53:07 PM »

I appreciate all comments

That last chrome fairing is awesome, but I think my cuts to what I have will work out OK.

Any one ever do this? Wonder what the law will say? Just muckin around. Can't get a flush mount on fairing for the signals.

MCRider · « **Reply #452 on:** December 11, 2008, 08:00:43 PM »

Exotic in a black lipstick kind of way. Too low to be practical though.

How about horizontally off of the lower tree clamp bolts. They would be almost in line with the rears and a little more functional.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #453 on:** December 11, 2008, 09:33:26 PM »

Sounds good. Now I need to fab up a couple of side chrome brackets

I figured if I put out a bad design, someone would chime in

I knew it wouldn't pass inspection, just got a bit frustrated today.

"Breeze", what did you do to sort out your throttle cable issues with your Yam controls?

mrbreeze · « **Reply #454 on:** December 11, 2008, 10:22:36 PM »

Glad you asked Derek........I was about to start bugging you about wiring the controls and how that worked out. I went to a Yamaha dealer and bought a cable that had the right barrels on each end and took it to a shop that cut it down to the right length. They were supposed to change the gray cable cover to black but didn't.I was in such a hurry to ride that I installed it and planned to have another made in the winter.....(Hey....its winter!!!!). Thanks for reminding me!!!!!

.........Hope you like the controls....I sure do!!!
Glad you didn't like the chrome fairing....I didn't either!!!!
Any other questions about the controls and such.....just ask.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #455 on:** December 11, 2008, 11:06:58 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on December 11, 2008, 10:22:36 PM

Glad you asked Derek........I was about to start bugging you about wiring the controls and how that worked out.

Yeah, I've been farting around with them

So you used the Yam cable, and just cut it to length? Both ends worked out in the control and Carb?
Or did you use the Yam cable with a honda carb end?

Having not seen a Yamaha cable I don't really know what to expect?

mrbreeze · « **Reply #456 on:** December 11, 2008, 11:37:32 PM »

Its been awhile but now that you mention it....I think I matched the upper barrel to the throttle and used the stock Honda at the carbs.
I think you just need to look at what you got and what you need and get a cable made.
Now that I really think about it.......I should look at my bike directly and tell you exactly what I did. We are using common parts and that does not mean they are compatable with other different items. I will try to get out to my bike this weekend in the daylight and verify a few things.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #457 on:** December 11, 2008, 11:53:35 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on December 10, 2008, 05:36:03 AM

Yes the pipes are quite attractive!

IIRC, the original Yosh pipe did not allow for filter or drainplug removal. The pipe had to be removed. Looks like the Yamiya? version makes those concesions.

The original also did not allow for the centerstand, can't tell about these pipes.

Same here Ron, my original Yoshi chrome pipe doesn't have the "tweaked" headers like Derek's replica, and I got it because the owner didn't like not having the use of his center stand. On the other hand, for the 50 bucks I paid for it, I don't mind at all..................

seaweb11 · « **Reply #458 on:** December 12, 2008, 12:32:30 AM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on December 11, 2008, 11:37:32 PM

Its been awhile but now that you mention it....I think I matched the upper barrel to the throttle and used the stock Honda at the carbs.
I think you just need to look at what you got and what you need and get a cable made.

Remember I'm an "Island Boy"
I can't just drive down the road to the dealer..........It will be a complete day trip for me, so any advice / direction will always be appreciated.

I want to sort this before I even start with the electrics.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #459 on:** December 13, 2008, 11:41:20 AM »

OK Derek.....I found the wrapper label from the cable. It is a Motion Pro part # 05-0301.It has the correct ends but will need to be shortened.Also ...it has a gray colored housing so you may want to have that changed to black or whatever. The handle end does not screw into the control like the Honda cable.It just pushes into the hole and there is a tab that screws into the control that holds the cable in place.You should be able to get this tab & screw from a Yamaha dealer or Mike's XS has them.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #460 on:** December 13, 2008, 06:01:55 PM »

Thanks. No response from me as I ponder what you said $:-\$

mrbreeze · « **Reply #461 on:** December 13, 2008, 07:12:11 PM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on December 13, 2008, 06:01:55 PM

Thanks. No response from me as I ponder what you said $:-\$

Well........OK!!!!.....you ponder!!!!

seaweb11 · « **Reply #462 on:** December 13, 2008, 08:01:49 PM »

So.....the carb end on the Motion Pro part # 05-0301 fits on our 750 carbs and I just need to snip shorten and sort?

Went to town today and stopped off at the Nanaimo Honda dealer and had a quick chat with my favorite mechanic. He suggested I go to the Yam dealer......(closed today?) and he was sure they could sort out a cable for me as they have made custom cables for the them in the past.

I think I may wait on the "online order just yet" and see what they can do for me.

Thanks very much for looking

, I may still get back to your directions..........

Ponder over

mrbreeze · « **Reply #463 on:** December 13, 2008, 09:19:21 PM »

I'm trying to imagine how you look......sittin' out there in that nice new shop......just sittin' there pondrin'!!!!!!!!!!.....thats some funny sh!t.

.....You'll get the cable worked out...I'm sure. I never said it was easy!!....(or did I ??)

fastbroshi · « **Reply #464 on:** December 13, 2008, 09:50:26 PM »

Looking at your new pipes, I could've sworn you were showing us a pic of your new CBX.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #465 on:** December 15, 2008, 01:58:31 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on December 13, 2008, 09:19:21 PM

I'm trying to imagine how you look......sittin' out there in that nice new shop......just sittin' there pondrin'!!!!!!!!!!.....thats some funny sh!t.

hahaha good one

seaweb11 · « **Reply #466 on:** December 15, 2008, 05:22:09 PM »

Nothing much important in my pondering moments as you can see

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #467 on:** December 15, 2008, 05:34:47 PM »

i didnt see if you said anything about the quality of those pipes or not Derek, whats it like? i want to buy the black one in the spring.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #468 on:** December 15, 2008, 05:45:42 PM »

1st: I have removed my center stand gear on this bike. So I don't know if that becomes an issue on a stock set up.

It fit perfect, did not interfear with rear sets or aftermarket oil filter adapter.
It weighs "nothing"

Very happy with the quality/

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #469 on:** December 15, 2008, 05:50:52 PM »

hopefully it'll fit with my centerstand. thats one of the 2 reasons i didnt get the dr gas xs pipe.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #470 on:** December 17, 2008, 10:39:32 PM »

Yamaha Dealer in Nanaimo......."Might just as well close their doors"
What a waste of store front

No go on a local source for throttle cable. I'll have a chat with Motion Pro about a custom.
http://www.motionpro.com/custom/index.php

MCRider · « **Reply #471 on:** December 18, 2008, 05:45:01 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on December 17, 2008, 10:39:32 PM

Yamaha Dealer in Nanaimo......."Might just as well close their doors"
What a waste of store front

No go on a local source for throttle cable. I'll have a chat with Motion Pro about a custom.
http://www.motionpro.com/custom/index.php

great source, thanks!

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #472 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:14:27 PM »

so, hows it coming along derek?

Spikeybike · « **Reply #473 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:36:21 AM »

the peanut gallery is getting restless, your running out of exccuses derek. you better throw us a bone, before there's a revolt , and we storm the island, throw you in the mancave, and chain you to the tracy till it's done

seaweb11 · « **Reply #474 on:** February 18, 2009, 10:54:30 AM »

I've been trimming and shaving the fairing to get what I want as well as trying to get some wiring done.

Being color blind makes the last bit quite frustrating

I'll hit it a bit harder when we get back from our trip.

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