those are one of the very few new items I put on the bike. they were purchased as new at the local salvage yard. the mount brackets I pulled of...
here are some add'l pics. sorry it took so long, I've been blessed with lots of work. it ain't pretty but it all works. hope this is what you're...
sorry for the delayed response. i'll remove the swiss army backpack (yes, it really is) and take some pics of the mount locations for the ammo...
yeah, i felt i had half a bobber and half an old school bike so i went all old school. i'm currently got my eyes peeled for some larger cover...
i have sourced all my parts from a local salvage yard or made 'em myself. i just recently bought a harley servicar seat pan at a swap meet and am...
hey all, i've been gone a while as the bike has been issue-free for some time and i've other projects in the fire (don't we all?). anyways....i...
i checked runout against rim, not tire. it MAY be within the 2mm allowable, i'll check it tomorrow with proper instruments. i'll check tire as...
interesting post about the fork fluid possibly having an effect on front end stability. would've never thought about that, thanks for posting!
well, ain't really inclined to take a test ride today as it's pretty cold but i have loosened and re-tightened the front tube and wheel bolts. not...
well, i couldn't find any fat chicks (they must stay in on sundays) so i simply jacked up the frame and elevated the front tire and forks. i tried...
thanks for the replies fellas! i assure you i don't let go of my handlebars ever...i merely loosened my grip to confirm the tremors i felt while...
Hey guys, Have a front end wobble, most notable when I loosen my grip on handlebars. Not an issue while driving normally. New tires mounted a...
hey guys, sorry for my absence for the last few months. took a trip and returned to "life" with many issues awaiting. i have not been able to...
yeah, growing up in a military household i heard that word many times when it came to old warbirds and such but never thought to apply it to a...
yeah, handlebars definitely have to go! the oil reservoir was full until the bike fell over (in the dirt) when the owner was trying to help....
wow, thanks guys! fitz, i hadn't considered "recommissioning" it and i really like that idea. it gives me the option of putting her back in...
more pics.. granturismo grips in great shape! [img] serial number R1-11082. engine has matching number. [img] front fender wasn't on the bike...
picked up the bike today and power washed it to get the field mud off of it. the bike has been sitting in a field for who knows how many years....
awesome feedback guys, i'm picking it up this week and will post pics soon after. thanks!
i offered early pics of my project bike and in response to the seat i chose, someone responded, "i just threw up in my mouth". i gotta tell you,...
thanks a lot fitz! i didn't know anything about 'em (or even that they existed) until i found 1 in a field by a salvage yard in ft morgan, co....
hey all, i've been offered the above bike. it appears to be original, non-running, but all parts are there. motor does turn over. this is a...
the color's fine but i think it should be much shorter, maybe 2-3 inches higher than the rear of your seat and follow the seat top outline. more...
those look great, let us know where you got 'em, price, and how they look!
thanks for the replies. i can dig around my local salvage yard for options....
i tried doing a bit of detective work and googled the name on the tank but came up empty...
yeah, agree with fitz.....crass comment on obit. also, there's no surviving daughter listed......
thanks for censoring yourself......
i cannot imagine how you're feeling right now. all the logic says it's not your fault yet i completely understand how you could feel they way you...
your bike is beautiful! great job, i just watched an episode of cafe racer today and your bike could've been on it. wow, the success of your...
i like it, good balance, really like the seat and rake you've achieved. rear fender looks just right, not digging the muffler megaphones...needs...
wow, we all know our passion about bikes puts us in this position but we don't believe it'll happen to us. i stopped riding 30 yrs ago because i...
i've been jonesin' for wire wheels to bring an old school look to the bike since i got her. thanks for taking the time to post all this info!
according to my vapor gauge, i tapped 99 on a recent trip to the 4 corners area. don't really like speeds above 80 but sometimes you gotta pass!
welcome, i joined about a year ago and the folks on this forum are the best.
good idea, if no blanks are available, i'm fine with that route, thanks!
hello, i'm looking for blank engine covers to work with (no yamaha logos/scripts etc). is there such a part (aftermarket or yamaha) to fit my 82...
i think your question is directed at me. if so, the exposed wiring on the bottom of the headlamp will soon be rectified. my goal was to fab a...
i ran into the same clearance problems as well with my drag bars. as mentioned earlier, the right height riser will address most of the problem...
here's a couple pics of my installation... [img] [img] [img] [img] i bent some flat steel stock i bought at home depot to mount on the rear...
i really like the speedo location and fitment, that's the first time i've seen that done. also like the larger front wheel and bars. great job!
yeah, wanted an old school look but wasn't sure about whitewalls so i thought this would be a good compromise. not so sure about the lettering now...
thanks for posting that info! i appreciate you taking the time to help me out. unfortunately, your bike rear tire is larger (18" vs 16") than...
i'm embarrassed to tell ya that i can't remember how much wrap i used. i'm pretty sure i bought (2) 50' rolls but i quick look around the garage...
i'd like to add that i've... fabbed new side covers, a nacelle for the headlamp (still a work in progress), exhaust pipes, ammo can storage, and...
hi all, a few pics of my project progress. [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] the sissy bar and ammo cans are mounted for an...
thanks for the response! what you offer helps! if i could just get a couple folks to chime in on what their orig tach reads at 75, 70, 65...any...
hey all, still needing stock rpm reading for 82 750 maxim at 75mph. stock tire sizes in place. thanks!
yeah, makes me want to throw rocks at my bike.....
i should've added that direct connection to coil is an option but if i can make the spark plug wire wrap method work it's a lot easier due to the...
