Archive for July 2008
Featured on Motorcycle Classics Weekly Shop Talk
One of my photos made it to “Photo of the Week”. I didn’t even know they picked from the upload site for this. One of my XS650 buddies from Houston emailed me about it.
My Yamaha Trio
1972 XS2, 1978 XS650E and 1979 XS750F all cleaned up and ready to ride!
1979 Yamaha XS750F
Just got this and it sure sounds sweet! It is a 3 cylinder, double overhead camshaft, 5 speed transmission with a shaft drive. I am the 3rd owner and it has been well taken care of. Only 21000 miles. It is the 1st year of this model that is equipped with electronic ignition. When this motorcycle 1st came out in 1977, it had a points and condenser (old school) ignition system. Three cylinder engines have a sound of their very own that sounds so sweet!
XS2 & XS650E
Here is a picture I took this morning of both my Yamahas together. Looks like today is going to be a beautiful day for a ride after I go to our local CMA meeting. Hmmm, which one should I ride today?
New Exhaust for my 72 XS2
I got tired of the noise, so I bought a replica set of the stock exhaust from Mike’s XS. I had them installed within 2 hours of arrival. Sure sounds quiet (like my 78E) and runs smoother now.
