Bought it new in '78. We rode 11K miles across Canada and back to SF in just over a month. Great looks and with triple discs and shaft drive it was the queen of the road (briefly). Thx for the vid.
Thanks for the video. It brings back memories. I bought one in 1978. I bought a cylinder kit and bored it out to 900 cc. Bitch would standup on it's rear wheel with just a twist of the throttle in first gear. Not too impressive by today's standards, but mine was the only street bike at the time that could do it. Lots of torque with the long stroke 3 cylinders. I loved that bike.
I have the exact same bike...same color too!! It looks...runs...and rides perfectly!!! The only difference is that mine has a 3 into 1chrome header and muffler on it.
wow, I didn't think any of these were still running. I have still have a 1976 XS750 that I bought new, had planned to rebuilt it but never got around to it and has been sitting.
I bought one of these new, and soon broke the center stand, best stay off of it. I brought it up to 9-grand often and the cam chain tensioner didn't stay adjusted, best stick to the 72-hundred redline on the 77 model.
Would you consider it a good learner bike? I'm looking into getting one possibly.. but it would be my first bike. Any advice will be greatly appreciated thanks
younghex Absolutely not. Any bike this old will have outdated technology, poor performance (relative to something more modern), require lots more maintenance, have scarce and expensive parts, and is often more ergonomically uncomfortable. For a first bike, pick an abundant model from within the last 10-15 years that’s cheap to ride, maintain, and fix. I could write a whole essay on this, but no, definitely do not pick a late 70s 3-cylinder unicorn for a first bike.
younghex Sure thing! It’s a good question to ask. Of course, what I say is simply my opinion - others may advise you differently. But based on my experience, I think you’ll spend more timing riding and less time frustrated in the garage if you pick something more modern and abundant
I just bought a moded 1977 xs750 triple- having a hard time getting her to kick start- would you be willing to walk me through more specifics of the process?
To start the bike, you need fuel, spark, and compression. For my bike, the most common cause of kickstarting issues is on the "fuel" part, especially when I haven't started it in a long time. First, confirm you have a strong battery and confirm that your spark plugs are correctly firing. Next, I recommend removing the spark plugs and giving a healthy squirt of starter fluid down into each of the cylinders. Quickly replace the spark plugs, and reattempt to kick start. I also recommend moving your fuel petcocks into the RES (reserve) position while starting the bike - it helps ensure that fuel is flowing into the carburetors from the lowest point of the tank.
HEATHER SARGENT yep, correct. You can also play around with having the throttle cracked open while you’re kick-starting it... but definitely make sure the choke is engaged
The other comments you read are missing very important things to check. If you need help, hit me up. I have had this bike for forty years, and still ride one.
Bought it new in '78. We rode 11K miles across Canada and back to SF in just over a month. Great looks and with triple discs and shaft drive it was the queen of the road (briefly). Thx for the vid.
The Yamaha XS 750 was my favourite in the 70s...
Thanks for the video. It brings back memories. I bought one in 1978. I bought a cylinder kit and bored it out to 900 cc. Bitch would standup on it's rear wheel with just a twist of the throttle in first gear. Not too impressive by today's standards, but mine was the only street bike at the time that could do it. Lots of torque with the long stroke 3 cylinders. I loved that bike.
Can we still do this today up to 900 cc.? What is a cylinder kit ? My posting is up as to what I had in mine.
@@starchaser2489 i believe you can get cylinders from a xs850 and bore that to about 900cc
I have one I got from a buddy needs restored tho glad to find a video of the exact same bike and color
I have the exact same bike...same color too!! It looks...runs...and rides perfectly!!! The only difference is that mine has a 3 into 1chrome header and muffler on it.
懐かしい🎵
1975年頃に同じバイクに乗っていました。日本ではGX750。友人と3人で1500キロの旅に出て、Z2
２台はチェーン調整を何回かしましたが私は0かい！
ただ、120度クランクのせいか
下りのエンブレが効か無かった
因みに私のはスポークホイルでした。その後XJ750も乗りました。
Lovely sounding engine.
I'm sure my old XS750 had a decompression lever that had to be used when kicking it over. Does your bike have one?
it sounds so good when it warms up!
Beautiful Bike Memories 😢the DOHC nice handlebar riding position shaft drive
wow, I didn't think any of these were still running. I have still have a 1976 XS750 that I bought new, had planned to rebuilt it but never got around to it and has been sitting.
I bought one of these new, and soon broke the center stand, best stay off of it. I brought it up to 9-grand often and the cam chain tensioner didn't stay adjusted, best stick to the 72-hundred
redline on the 77 model.
Beautiful classic bike!
Would you consider it a good learner bike? I'm looking into getting one possibly.. but it would be my first bike. Any advice will be greatly appreciated thanks
younghex Absolutely not. Any bike this old will have outdated technology, poor performance (relative to something more modern), require lots more maintenance, have scarce and expensive parts, and is often more ergonomically uncomfortable. For a first bike, pick an abundant model from within the last 10-15 years that’s cheap to ride, maintain, and fix. I could write a whole essay on this, but no, definitely do not pick a late 70s 3-cylinder unicorn for a first bike.
@@BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting okay thank you. I really don't know many riders so this is really helpful thank you
younghex Sure thing! It’s a good question to ask. Of course, what I say is simply my opinion - others may advise you differently. But based on my experience, I think you’ll spend more timing riding and less time frustrated in the garage if you pick something more modern and abundant
@@BayAreaMotorcycleCommuting Plus this bike is heavy 550 lb. and ride seat height is for long legged people.
@@starchaser2489 what inseam measurement to flatfoot, please?
I'm in the bay area, and I got the XSR900 triple. I'd love to check this out in person if you wanna meet up for a ride!
comic manual de driver
I just bought a moded 1977 xs750 triple- having a hard time getting her to kick start- would you be willing to walk me through more specifics of the process?
To start the bike, you need fuel, spark, and compression. For my bike, the most common cause of kickstarting issues is on the "fuel" part, especially when I haven't started it in a long time. First, confirm you have a strong battery and confirm that your spark plugs are correctly firing. Next, I recommend removing the spark plugs and giving a healthy squirt of starter fluid down into each of the cylinders. Quickly replace the spark plugs, and reattempt to kick start. I also recommend moving your fuel petcocks into the RES (reserve) position while starting the bike - it helps ensure that fuel is flowing into the carburetors from the lowest point of the tank.
Bay Area Motorcycle Commuting thanks SO much for the quick reply. Are you kick starting her in neutral?
HEATHER SARGENT yep, correct. You can also play around with having the throttle cracked open while you’re kick-starting it... but definitely make sure the choke is engaged
The other comments you read are missing very important things to check. If you need help, hit me up. I have had this bike for forty years, and still ride one.
Had a XS750 triple blue silver in 1982 paid 500 bucks good times now ten thousand LOL
I had one almost exactly like yours, except mine had a fairing. Same colour too.
Vetter Windjammer SS?
I’m about to buy 78 Yamaha xs750 $2000 with 19000 miles the owner said just change fluids and bad battery will see if is start the motorcycle
Beautiful! Do you still have it?
Lovely bike but that is soo bad letting the kick start fly up off your foot, something will fail....
It's my old XS 750. . . tears. . .
Just lost mine here in the camp fire in Paradise Ca. 2018, RIP OLD GIRL.
I’m a new rider and short about 5’5 and I’m going to change or cut the seat tu put my feet on the ground this motorcycle is heavy with me luck
Frown, my center stand is missing the foot set. Can't use it.
I have one if you want. Shoot me a price. I build choppers and bobbers and am working on this exact same bike at the moment.
I found one on E-bay, or just weld one on.
Be very wary of oil consumption on these fragile beasts....they consume, then explode!....personal experience from new in 1980