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Actually the TX500 line was only made in 1972-3. There was also a TX750 the same years that replaced the original XS650. The whole TX line was considered a disaster and Yam went back to the XS line and completely redid the engines. Allie, the bike you have is far better then the TX500 in...

I cant believe this site is so young...i found it from Loco/Noel a few months ago when i inquired about a sweet Kawi Guliarri seat...i think i was in the KZRider site...this site is as good as it gets for pure cafe info...if it wasnt so damn cold in toronto (i live in the dallas, texas area) id...

Re: So... Whats on your Ipod?.... ditto julius....ive got the Stooges' album "fun house" on my tuntable as i type... speaking of Iggy, try "easy rider"...not really cafe, but works.... You Canadians must respect Rush..."red barchetta" will get you through the twisties... Zep, "achilles last...

I have found that if you go to pods (Iv'e only used K&N) the only carb mod is raising the needles one notch (lowering the clip) on cv Mikunis to richen up the mix. If a header is also added then I've gone up one jet size and reset the needle to stock...just my$.02...never had dead spots.

hideous. kinda like big fake basketball tits on a 50 year old

Re: Chris' Cafe build (07.20.07) heya tripler...this is like a cool parallel universe from y-triple...my trip went down a couple of months ago but is on the mend as am I. Just rebuilt the front end now ive got to tweak the valves and the old girl should be back on the road. You mentioned...

Re: Chris' Cafe build (07.20.07) Chris, nice thread. Great prep work. This is my first post in here but i've been lurking for a while. I'm embarking on a KZ750b twin project and will keep tabs. Also, I live up in Denton and wouldnt mind takin a peek as you progress. This is a great site...