77 Yammy XS 750 Triple

[steve murdoch]

Chuck, i always enjoy following your resto threads regardless the make and/or model.
Keep at it and please keep sharing the progress. I ALWAYS learn something.

[chuck hahn]

And I call it a RECONDITIONING. Call it a clean up or whatever you want i guess.

[chuck hahn]

Jeff..as to clarify your assumptions.

Fork tubes are rusted and pitted so I did the trees on them so I could at least have a roller..I dont have a dedicated spot to just leave it set. I knew they were to replaced so who gives a sh!t if paint gets on them????
Tires...use what you have until new can be bought.
Time...if you worry about that it will ruin the fun.
Proper steps...whats "proper" to you may not apply to anothers views or the cash availability at the time. Or the demands of the build once you start finding those ever hidden issues
Excess money..... Im gonna have around 11 or 1200 into it...maybe about what its actually gonna be worth, but thats not my motivation with bikes.
Its a flipper...i have said it at least 100 times. IM NOT A FLIPPER.
IRC tires.... Modern tire with a vintage tread pattern. Whats your issue with them? IRC as a brand or the tread? Its a good road tire actually..have you used them yet before berating them???

Anythhting else anyone wants to pile on???

[rphillips]

It's hard to imagine how people can criticize the work others are doing, without knowing the plans & ideas of the one doing the work. It appears Chuck is doing exactly what "HE" wants to do, & doing a darn good job of it. Heck, there are old Z1's & CBX's showing up more & more, but when will you ever be able to see an old Yamaha 750 triple. I love seeing any old bike that's been brought back from the dead, the rarer the better & this old thing is pretty darn rare. Keep it up Chuck, I'll may want to criticize it later, but for now, it's looking good.

[wymple]

I only wish I had the time, patience, and skills of Chuck. I, and a couple other people I know (old farts) just hate to see something go that can be resurrected. Chuck is a release for us.

[nvr2old]

I think it should also be said that projects/rebuilds/restorations on this site, are fewer and fewer..all the time. I remember when this site had a dozen or so at any given point, but those have dribbled to just a few. I miss those days. I used to love going to the Appearance forum and seeing all the stuff going on..that is now basically a ghost town. I relish updates on Pete's Kat and the others that are being worked on..but to come here and dis someone whether it's Chuck or otherwise is just plain BS. We should be happy he and others continue to share their work with us. The alternative..is to have a site empty of the privilege.

[exdirtbiker]

Chuck, I am amazed what you have done with most of your stuff. Not sure -why- you do some of them, but that's none of my biz.
Some folks should learn the difference between questioning and attacking.

Having said that, my neighbor across the street still has not sold his brothers' XS750 with 1143 miles on it. He's now hoping the "offered me $2000 guy" will ever call him back.

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1977-yamaha-xs750-triple-only/6673904933.html

or

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?248113-Thoughts-on-a-1977-Yamaha-XS-750-with-1100-miles

[B.C.G.S.]

Wow, that's a beauty. I hope it goes to somebody who keeps it original.

[Nessism]

I think it should also be said that projects/rebuilds/restorations on this site, are fewer and fewer..all the time. I remember when this site had a dozen or so at any given point, but those have dribbled to just a few. I miss those days. I used to love going to the Appearance forum and seeing all the stuff going on..that is now basically a ghost town. I relish updates on Pete's Kat and the others that are being worked on..but to come here and dis someone whether it's Chuck or otherwise is just plain BS. We should be happy he and others continue to share their work with us. The alternative..is to have a site empty of the privilege.

Totally agree.

It's a damn shame that this thread has been brought down and sidetracked away from what it is: a restoration thread. If I were the mod here I'd delete some of these responses and allow Chuck to continue on without the peanut gallery comments.

We need more build threads here. I suppose the sentiment regarding the viability of the build does reflect a somewhat broader opinion though since the lack of build threads goes hand in hand with those that think it's worth the effort. Personally, I've made money on most of the builds that I've done if I don't count my labor into the cost. That's generally good enough for me since I enjoy the project aspect. To each their own though.

[Buffalo Bill]

Time wasted is not worth comment. Just the skilled labor cost of bringing the maintenance up to date is a loss. Then add updating worn out parts like chain & sprockets, brake lines, pads, tires.
This is a worthy hobby, a business too if you can find wealthy clients. Chuck just might be discovered by a few of those.

[chuck hahn]

Many of the items you listed are normal wear parts anyway Bill. The harder stuff is master cylinders, calipers, side covers, tanks. I got a place that makes lines for reasonable cost so they arent an issue for me.

[chuck hahn]

So heres some pics of the muffler rehab till I can find a good one to transplant. Bottom right side was rotted almost half the diameter of the muffler and a full 7 inches long. I took an old Harley skin and cut the patch and welded it in with the MIG welder. Nothing pretty about it but it is usable as is for now. Ground welds down and used some JB Weld Extreme Heat to fill some spots that were too thin to weld on. Sanded the JB down and hit the area with VHT silver header paint. The JB is supposed to be good to 2400 degrees.

[chuck hahn]

Didnt put the rear cowl on yet because im waiting on the pit replica seat cover to arrive. These were taken just before the maiden voyage. My buddy Jim was the student on this project and the rider in the videos i am gonna post in a few.

[chuck hahn]

Last tag sticker on the plate was 1999. First runs in about 19 years !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDNtK3BM0HE&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpKIw-Yw9Io&feature=youtu.be

[rphillips]

Looking good on the bike, now just waiting for the comments on the photography to start.