New XS750 (Triple) Project **UPDATE 3/29/11 with pictures!**
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Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
Was in the process of pulling the pistons, and when i was removing one of the circlips, it dropped into the crankcase!
I pulled the oil pan, the clip was nowhere to be found...Anyone have any advice as to how to find the clip, or am i going to have to crack the crankcase? Really wasnt hoping to get this deep into the build...
Was in the process of pulling the pistons, and when i was removing one of the circlips, it dropped into the crankcase!
I pulled the oil pan, the clip was nowhere to be found...Anyone have any advice as to how to find the clip, or am i going to have to crack the crankcase? Really wasnt hoping to get this deep into the build...Juggernaut
Been Around the Block
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
http://yamaha-triples.org/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4312&posts=1&start=1
or you can get one from z1 enterprises on the net.
http://yamaha-triples.org/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=44
FAQ section on the website.
http://yamaha-triples.org/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4312&posts=1&start=1
or you can get one from z1 enterprises on the net.
http://yamaha-triples.org/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=44
FAQ section on the website.
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
this one looks like the right part...correct me if I'm wrong? http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2176
The dimensions seem right, but it doesent list the xs750 as one of the models. I dont want to buy it and then it not work.
this one looks like the right part...correct me if I'm wrong? http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2176
The dimensions seem right, but it doesent list the xs750 as one of the models. I dont want to buy it and then it not work.
Juggernaut
Been Around the Block
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
That is definitely the correct part.
http://yamaha-triples.org/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4477&posts=13&highlight=flywheel%20puller&highlightmode=1#M69633
That is definitely the correct part.
http://yamaha-triples.org/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4477&posts=13&highlight=flywheel%20puller&highlightmode=1#M69633
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
Small update, I started tearing the motor apart. The cams and the cylinder walls seem to be in VERY good shape, and the valves and pistons seem to have a decent amount of carbon buildup on them. As you can probably see from the pictures, the PO painted the engine a HORRID black which is now flaking off all over the place. I'm tearing the engine down for two reasons: To replace all the gaskets, and to repaint it. Any advice as to how to remove the carbon buildup from the cylinder heads/valves and the pistons? I was thinking a wire brush on a buffer wheel would do the trick, but the clymer manual specifically recommended against it.
Camshafts in pristine shape
Cylinders in good shape, notice the horrible flaking of the previous paint job
This is the carbon buildup I was talking about.
Small update, I started tearing the motor apart. The cams and the cylinder walls seem to be in VERY good shape, and the valves and pistons seem to have a decent amount of carbon buildup on them. As you can probably see from the pictures, the PO painted the engine a HORRID black which is now flaking off all over the place. I'm tearing the engine down for two reasons: To replace all the gaskets, and to repaint it. Any advice as to how to remove the carbon buildup from the cylinder heads/valves and the pistons? I was thinking a wire brush on a buffer wheel would do the trick, but the clymer manual specifically recommended against it.
Camshafts in pristine shape
Cylinders in good shape, notice the horrible flaking of the previous paint job
This is the carbon buildup I was talking about.
Juggernaut
Been Around the Block
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
Wire brush is a bad idea. This thread towards the bottom suggests using a soda blaster. Look up soda blaster on the cheap.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=18647.0
Slacker
Wire brush is a bad idea. This thread towards the bottom suggests using a soda blaster. Look up soda blaster on the cheap.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=18647.0
Slacker
rocketman
Been Around the Block
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
For what its worth, I bought a hand held blaster at walmart and then bought a tub of soda media at tractor supply. I went at it for a few hours and it works pretty well on cast aluminum(wheels etc.)not so well on frame,tank. Need a big compressor though, I was using a 60 gallon and it was pretty much running non stop. I dont know what the compression was like before you tore it down but you may want to check ring tolerance etc. Its all in the manual!
For what its worth, I bought a hand held blaster at walmart and then bought a tub of soda media at tractor supply. I went at it for a few hours and it works pretty well on cast aluminum(wheels etc.)not so well on frame,tank. Need a big compressor though, I was using a 60 gallon and it was pretty much running non stop. I dont know what the compression was like before you tore it down but you may want to check ring tolerance etc. Its all in the manual!
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
it is my .02 but if you took it down this far you might as well change the ring,hate to have to tear it down again becuase they failed down the road. Alsodont know if you saw this but it helped me out alot.
http://www.yamaha-triples.org/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5730&posts=6&highlight=cylinder number 1&highlightmode=1
it is my .02 but if you took it down this far you might as well change the ring,hate to have to tear it down again becuase they failed down the road. Alsodont know if you saw this but it helped me out alot.
http://www.yamaha-triples.org/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5730&posts=6&highlight=cylinder number 1&highlightmode=1
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Wow, that guide is amazing, thanks alot. I'm still waiting for the damn flywheel puller to come in so i can finish with disassembling the engine. Also, anyone know where i can get this gauge in a black face? http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-streetfighter-mini-chrome-motorcycle-white-face-speedo-speedometer-490291.html
Wow, that guide is amazing, thanks alot. I'm still waiting for the damn flywheel puller to come in so i can finish with disassembling the engine. Also, anyone know where i can get this gauge in a black face? http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-streetfighter-mini-chrome-motorcycle-white-face-speedo-speedometer-490291.html
Juggernaut
Been Around the Block
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
I read that you can give them a call or email and ask them for other parts not listed on their site. They could probably special order it for you.
I read that you can give them a call or email and ask them for other parts not listed on their site. They could probably special order it for you.
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
yup, right here
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-46.html#products
scroll half way down. good prices
yup, right here
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-46.html#products
scroll half way down. good prices
Juggernaut
Been Around the Block
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
I think he is referring to the ones in the gauge itself. Those are pre-wired and ready to go.
I think he is referring to the ones in the gauge itself. Those are pre-wired and ready to go.
luckylarry
New Member
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
Whilst you have the engine apart you may want to tweak/ fix the 2nd gear issue
http://bikearama.com/how-to/fixing-the-2nd-gear-on-a-yamaha-triple-engine/
Whilst you have the engine apart you may want to tweak/ fix the 2nd gear issue
http://bikearama.com/how-to/fixing-the-2nd-gear-on-a-yamaha-triple-engine/
Re: New XS750 (Triple) Project
Small update/question...I'm going to be rattlecanning a bunch of parts soon, namely the tank and seat cowl. I want to do matte black with a gloss black stripe down the top of the tank and cowl. Anyone know any good techniques to get this done? Also, any paint that people have used with good results?
Small update/question...I'm going to be rattlecanning a bunch of parts soon, namely the tank and seat cowl. I want to do matte black with a gloss black stripe down the top of the tank and cowl. Anyone know any good techniques to get this done? Also, any paint that people have used with good results?
