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Now THAT has potential! I assume the lower mass of the tank sits behind the air box? Could be worth a try.

Of course, and I could probably do a reasonable job of fabbing that up. I was just hoping for a cheap and easy solution. (Aren't we all?) fitting around the air box is the tough part.

Hey guys, time to pick your brains a bit. I have a 1986 VFR750f Interceptor project going, and it's time to think about tank designs. I want something old school in appearance, sort of Manx or Dunstall, and I'm thinking the easiest way to make something to fit the frame would be to put in a...

Actually the camping is nightly, and it's only £20 per night. Completely worth it for one night without indoor plumbing, and the wife is now completely in. Time to look for a tent that fits in my suitcase!

Thanks for the links. I searched through them pretty thoroughly, but everybody's all booked up. My wife is warming up to the idea of a tent.

It couldn't hurt to contact them, it's not a bad idea. I'll make it work, whatever happens. I'm stoked about this, I'm sick of trying to see the races on crappy unauthorized web sites, which is about the only way I've found. I'll only have a day, but who cares, it'll be s great day!

Right?! It's a credit to my wife that she's willing to do this trip. Worst case scenario, she enjoys a nice day to herself in Belfast while I go to the races and sleep in a pile of pig shit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys, My wife and I are taking our first trip to the TT races, and we have everything arranged except the apparently impossible lodging. Hotels are obviously booked, b&b's aren't available, and campsites have a minimum of 4 nights! We're staying for one night on June 4th, and I'm wondering...

I've had a couple of these, they're a lot of fun. Here's a forum you're going to want to join: http://xs500.proboards.com/index.cgi

I hate to ask the obvious, but you did rebuild with all new gaskets, right? I'm just looking at your 'before' pic....

I assume these are sold by now...

Hmm...my ex woulda found your avatar hot, but then, she would have rather been sitting with the guys in the garage than talking to the wives. Some days I kinda miss her...

I've eyed this bike over before, and it's great to look at. On the road, different story, I'm sure. Not much clearance for that rear wheel, it looks like you might crush those copper oil lines if you so much as fart on a ride. Turns out I don't like my bikes like I like my women: pretty and dumb...

As for ready-made, I've always been in love with the xs750 tanks.

Re: '75 Yamaha XS500 Cafe Project - 7/5 - DONE!!! FINISHED!!! COMPLETE!!! I just read through this build thread, and let me say, GREAT job! I'm in love with the old TX/XS500's. You mentioned it runs hot. These bikes are notorious for running hot, the heads are known to crack at the exhaust...

It sounds like a great idea until you really get into the details. The longer a swingarm, the less stable in corners. Long gangly parts have more room to flex. Shorter, more compact swingarms are more rigid. Your idea presents a complicated solution to a problem that isn't really much of a...

Every title should have a place for the seller's signature, date of sale, and usually the price the bike is sold for. Then it's just handed over to the buyer. It's the buyer's responsibility to take the title into the DMV to get a title in his own name. I always think it's a good idea for a...

It's true, Teazer, but look at it this way: these girls are sorta the cafe racers of the boarding world. Yeah, there are risks, but that's half the fun. I hear people say the same thing about us on bikes, exposed, under-protected, etc. I'm sorry to hear about your family's accidents, in the...

Damn you guys. Damn You guys to hell. I'm downloading the app at this very moment.

I wear 8" Georgia Loggers in Black, but I'm thinking of investing in these: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/36/35780/ITEM/Tour-Master-Solution-WP-2-0-Road-Boots.aspx