77 Yammy XS 750 Triple

[chuck hahn]

These are pics taken about two weeks ago. I finally got a new cable so I could download pics again. Since these were taken, I have fired he bike up, checked timing and the points, and got all the signals hooked up and sorted all the electrical out. Everything works exactly as it should. I have 2 new signal lenses to install in my tool box too.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Are you gonna degree the cams for optimum performance?

 

[chuck hahn]

Nah..just ride it around at stock configuration.

 

[chuck hahn]

So even though the bikes been a runner for a few weeks now, I just today took time to do a video. Still gotta set the airbox on the carbs and finds some master cylinders and get brakes on it. The last sticker on the plates was from 1999 so i quess she has sat dormant for nearly 19 years till I got it. Heres a link to my Youtube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHsMXBe2uR0&feature=youtu.be

 

[rphillips]

Any time something is fired up after being dormant for "ni on" 2 decades, that's just awesome !!! I guess just what we expected. Congrats

 

[Guest]

Nice work Chuck.

 

[850 Combat]

Nice work. I always thought that those were pretty good looking machines. I never rode a standard. Only Specials. Good on you for saving it.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Lovely sound!

 

[Guest]

You sure do great work Chuck, especially with those rattle cans, but how much money do you figure you'll lose on this one? Inquiring minds want to know. ROTFLMAO!

Seriously though, one of these days, you're going to find a really nice COLLECTIBLE bike that you can actually resell for profit and you're going to be overjoyed! Practice makes perfect they say!

 

[chuck hahn]

Money isnt the focus for me..but for some of the greedy narrow minded cud chewers around here it is.

 

[nvr2old]

You sure do great work Chuck, especially with those rattle cans, but how much money do you figure you'll lose on this one? Inquiring minds want to know. ROTFLMAO!

Seriously though, one of these days, you're going to find a really nice COLLECTIBLE bike that you can actually resell for profit and you're going to be overjoyed! Practice makes perfect they say!

I guess that's the epitome of a back-handed compliment.

 

[zuluwiz]

So my question is: why are you mounting turn signals in your toolbox?

" I have 2 new signal lenses to install in my tool box too."

 

[chuck hahn]

Lenses are in the tool box......... awaiting being put on the bike. They have now been put where they belong

 

[Guest]

I guess that's the epitome of a back-handed compliment.

Actually, it wasn't a compliment at all, and Chuck knows this. I've been giving him a hard time for YEARS for doing frame off restores on bikes that he can't resell and make a profit on. He's obviously just a glutton for punishment, but like I said, EVENTUALLY, he might actually find a really nice DESIRABLE and/or COLLECTIBLE vintage UJM and he'll hit the ground running! Then again, Z1's and CBX's for a few hundred bucks are few and far between, but that's the only way to make money flipping bikes, it takes money to make money and you have to restore the right bikes to make it worth doing. I guess some guys time just isn't worth anything, me personally, I'm not going restore any bike that I can't make a profit on. Makes no sense otherwise!

 

[jsandidge]

I guess some guys time just isn't worth anything, me personally, I'm not going restore any bike that I can't make a profit on. Makes no sense otherwise!

With the right mindset, restoring an old bike can be pleasurable and fulfilling. It doesn't have to be about profit. Makes perfect sense to me.

 

[nvr2old]

Actually, it wasn't a compliment at all, and Chuck knows this. I've been giving him a hard time for YEARS for doing frame off restores on bikes that he can't resell and make a profit on. He's obviously just a glutton for punishment, but like I said, EVENTUALLY, he might actually find a really nice DESIRABLE and/or COLLECTIBLE vintage UJM and he'll hit the ground running! Then again, Z1's and CBX's for a few hundred bucks are few and far between, but that's the only way to make money flipping bikes, it takes money to make money and you have to restore the right bikes to make it worth doing. I guess some guys time just isn't worth anything, me personally, I'm not going restore any bike that I can't make a profit on. Makes no sense otherwise!

We all know how you feel. I personally just get tired of hearing about it. If Chuck wants to do a restoration on a bike that you don't think is worth his time..it's none of your business. Your constant berating of the fact gets old. Chuck, you just keep doing what you do, and I will always look forward to your next project.

 

[RichDesmond]

We all know how you feel. I personally just get tired of hearing about it. If Chuck wants to do a restoration on a bike that you don't think is worth his time..it's none of your business. Your constant berating of the fact gets old. Chuck, you just keep doing what you do, and I will always look forward to your next project.

Well said.

 

[Guest]

I've just finished a full restore of a CB400F with a Hellcat next in line and an Interceptor waiting for after that one's done. I've never made a cent on vintage restores because I actually want the bikes for riding.
I just picked up a $60 XL100 bike in a box, which will get the full treatment for the fun and satisfaction of it and I don't much care if nobody wants to buy it.
Completely with Chuck on this.

 

[Guest]

Actually, it wasn't a compliment at all, and Chuck knows this. I've been giving him a hard time for YEARS for doing frame off restores on bikes that he can't resell and make a profit on. He's obviously just a glutton for punishment, but like I said, EVENTUALLY, he might actually find a really nice DESIRABLE and/or COLLECTIBLE vintage UJM and he'll hit the ground running! Then again, Z1's and CBX's for a few hundred bucks are few and far between, but that's the only way to make money flipping bikes, it takes money to make money and you have to restore the right bikes to make it worth doing. I guess some guys time just isn't worth anything, me personally, I'm not going restore any bike that I can't make a profit on. Makes no sense otherwise!

Got to agree with you 100% on this Tornado

With the right mindset, restoring an old bike can be pleasurable and fulfilling. It doesn't have to be about profit. Makes perfect sense to me.

I agree its fun working on old cycles, disagree that you should dump excess money into bikes that are not worth it. If this is a personal bike (which I am not sure Chuck has said or not) then you don't put garbage 40 year old technology on in the form of IRC tires. If it's to be a personal rider then buy quality tires of the modern era and ride it, if it's going in a museum then you can put those old style skins on or if you like to trailer to motorcycle shows or whatever.

And just so I say for the record, if this is going to be a personal bike that you keep for many years I don't care how much time you put into it or how many dollars you spend. On personal stuff do whatever you like and enjoy.

If this is for resale, like I suspect it is then Tornado is spot on period, end of story. Better off spending $2000 on a basket case Kawi triple and putting in the time then $200 on a old yammy 3 lunger that no one really wants.

We all know how you feel. I personally just get tired of hearing about it. If Chuck wants to do a restoration on a bike that you don't think is worth his time..it's none of your business. Your constant berating of the fact gets old. Chuck, you just keep doing what you do, and I will always look forward to your next project.

I've just finished a full restore of a CB400F with a Hellcat next in line and an Interceptor waiting for after that one's done. I've never made a cent on vintage restores because I actually want the bikes for riding.
I just picked up a $60 XL100 bike in a box, which will get the full treatment for the fun and satisfaction of it and I don't much care if nobody wants to buy it.
Completely with Chuck on this.

First off a 400F is WORTH doing. Good on you for doing it! Secondly, and I know nvr you do excellent body work, I have a really, really hard to time considering this a restoration. Does not fit my definition. For gods sake there is black overspray on the forks! I consider this a cosmetic cleanup mainly, and a decent one but not professional level, sorry Chuck. And ZERO engine work or overall. I think a restoration also includes the powertrain but some may disagree.

Now for those still with it please follow along. Tips you can use here.
1. Don't get 40 hours into a project bike before you actually start it and see it will be a runner and that the gears shift smoothly, do this FIRST.
2. Don't take off the wheels, restore/repaint and then put back on the bike still with the old rubber, its kind of a time burner. Do these things in the proper steps
3. Don't overspray the forks, not sure why this was done. You had brakes off, wheel off you were damn near there. I guess I'm just saying think about the order things need to get done for a better project.

 

[eddypeck]

Amazing transformation and in such a short time - inspirational!

At the time I was looking there was a XS1100 special and the GS1000G up for sale locally at similar prices, as I'm here you'll know I opted for the GS, otherwise I guess I'd be writing on an XS forum somewhere ;-)

Can't wait to see the end result.