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Post by albaljeu on Jul 31, 2014 11:52:22 GMT -5
![]() Here's my 1973 TX750 Café racer. I live in Sarnia Ontario Canada. I enjoy riding this bike a lot. I've put about 13,000 mi on in the last 2 1/2 years. I don't know of any other TX750 Yamahas around these parts.
Here's a link to a video of this bike. Attachments:
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Post by CalsXS2 on Aug 4, 2014 22:03:11 GMT -5
Hey Al. I often look at this video when things aren't going right and I need a little inspiration.
Dig that song too. Who does that?
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Post by Pardee on Aug 5, 2014 6:41:53 GMT -5
The bike is awesome.
It is always great to see people restore bikes, but I am one to modify and make a one-off machine.
+1 for you and those who have spend numerous hours keeping your TX750's maintained.
Keep up the awesome work.
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Post by albaljeu on Aug 8, 2014 19:20:49 GMT -5
Hey Al. I often look at this video when things aren't going right and I need a little inspiration. Dig that song too. Who does that? I WANT YOU NOW by Depeche Mode |
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Post by CalsXS2 on Aug 8, 2014 20:14:43 GMT -5
Hey Al. I often look at this video when things aren't going right and I need a little inspiration. Dig that song too. Who does that? I WANT YOU NOW by Depeche Mode ya, I found them. Some of there songs remind me a little of "Kraftwerk". Ah. Good ol Autobahn. |
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Post by CalsXS2 on Aug 8, 2014 20:19:48 GMT -5
Hey Al. If I remember right, didn't you use mikesxs fork gators. Is there a ridge or something that fits in the groove of the fork lower. How are they secured with such a clean look. How about a close up pic.
I went with the Rancho gators and I'm having a hard time coming with with a clean looking install on the lower part.
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Post by albaljeu on Aug 9, 2014 6:30:53 GMT -5
Hey Al. If I remember right, didn't you use mikesxs fork gators. Is there a ridge or something that fits in the groove of the fork lower. How are they secured with such a clean look. How about a close up pic. I went with the Rancho gators and I'm having a hard time coming with with a clean looking install on the lower part. Yes Cal, I used these www.mikesxs.net/product/27-1089.html The bottom of the gaitor attaches to the groove in the fork leg quite nicely, for the top I inserted an old fork seal inside the gaitor and secured it with a black cable tie. Works good, no problems. |
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Post by oledirtydoc on Aug 21, 2014 3:51:38 GMT -5
Hey Al what seat did ya use?I'm planning on cafeing mine.you didn't have to cut the frame,did youcause i like the loop in the back.?
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Post by vanislejay on Aug 21, 2014 8:22:54 GMT -5
The rear loop is great, I think you might get a really cool non traditional but aggressive café look if you follow he loop with the bottom line of your seat.
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Post by oledirtydoc on Aug 21, 2014 12:34:40 GMT -5
The rear loop is great, I think you might get a really cool non traditional but aggressive café look if you follow he loop with the bottom line of your seat. might even do a thin seat on the frame like a brat with a small fender |
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Post by albaljeu on Aug 21, 2014 19:00:33 GMT -5
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Post by oledirtydoc on Aug 21, 2014 19:08:13 GMT -5
That's a cool pic Al
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Post by vanislejay on Aug 22, 2014 7:48:41 GMT -5
The XS has a similar rear loop. I just searched for images and a lot of people follow the loop line for the back of their seat. Some do it well, some do it horribly wrong. Do a search for XS650 café and you'll find tons of sea ideas.
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