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[Tripp]

If I found a pic that I would like to use as my avatar, how would I go about resizing it in a URL form??? :help:

[buck000]

Is the original image on the web somewhere? Point me to it, and I'll resize it and put it somewhere for you to reference...

[Tourmeister]

Did this get taken care of?

Adios,

[Tripp]

Sorry was out of town today. The url is http://www.motorcycleminnesota.com/031801/48/image1.jpg

I know this is kind of a crappy image, but it was the only one I could find w/o taking one of mine wich is an hour away and no time to do it. I appreciate the help.

Do you guys know how hard it is to find a good pic of a 1979 750 Special triple? :headbang:

[Tourmeister]

Avatar Done.

When will you be bringing yours to Huntsville? Winter is a good time to do any work it might need so you can be ready for the springtime riding weather! ;-)

Adios,

[Tripp]

Well, the bike is at my parents house in BCS and my stepfather has a shop and all that. Looks like the only time I will be working on it will be on weekends I can fit in around work. Am really getting antsy about it..

I know you said to check the fork seals and all but what else do you think I should look for before hitting the switch?

[Tourmeister]

:tab Well... Let's see now. 2004 - 1979 = 25 years old. I am guessing most anything like rubber hoses or gaskets may be in need of checking/replacing. I think you already mentioned having done a compression check and that it was fine? If not, that should be done. The brake fluid should be flushed with new fluid. You may want to put a new clutch cable on it. Even if the tires have lots of tread left, chances are they are old and dry rotted unless someone else recently replaced them. Look for the cracks in the sidewalls. Even if the fork seals are not leaking, you may want to consider draining the forks and replacing the oil with fresh oil. You might want to take it for a ride and see how soft the front end is. If it is real soft, then perhaps an oil slightly heavier than stock might be advisable. You should take a look at the brake pads to be sure they still have adequate pad material left. Pull the spark plugs and see what color they are. Ideally they will be a dry rusted/tan color with no oil or carbon buildup. I'd recommend new air and gas filters. You will want to check the gas tank for internal rust and if you find any, you'll need to remove and drain it. Then you'll need to apply that stuff that coats the inside of the tank. It probably would not hurt to pull the carbs and give them a good cleaning if the bike sat for very long before you bought it.

:tab Now that I have probably freaked you out... Most of that does not need to be done before you fire it up to see how it runs. However, prior to riding it, most of that stuff should at least be checked. Bad tires and brakes makes for a bad day. ;-)

:tab If you have not already done so, do some net searching for the bike and you will probably find a mailing list or two and some websites about the bike. There has been a bit of a resurgence of interest in older Japanese bikes from the 70's and 80's. These sources could be real life savers when looking for parts or solving common problems.

Adios,

[Tripp]

Not totally freaked. Figured the seals and all in the forks and brake lines would be the least of my worries. I believe the previous owner said they cleaned the carbs and replaced the jets within the past year or so and has not had it running or riding since. Not due to that. Do you think it would be a good idea to do it again or what?

I looked on yamaha page and some select others and evidently the '79 triple is somewhat rare. It was not on the Yams site for Epic bikes. Strange though i found it in some parts catalogues.

[Tourmeister]

:tab If the carbs were cleaned and rejetted, I'd give it a go first to see how it runs. Oh, I forgot to mention you might need a new battery hehe. Also forgot to mention that the seals on the shaft drive might leak if the bike has sat real long. We had this problem on my wife's Virago 535. Just watch for fresh wet oil spots along the bottom of the shaft housing. Here is a website you might find useful (assuming you don't already know about it):

http://www.yamaha-triples.org/

Adios,

[Tripp]

Thanks for the site I did a quick look over and already have found more in 30 sec than have found in 3 days. Also thanks for the info on the shaft. will give that a good look. Also thanks again for all the help. will keep you updated on the resurection.

[AggieVFR]

If you need some help in the when wrenching in the BCS area, let me know. I won't be here much over the holidays, but I will be in January. It'll be too clod for my riding buddies to ride, so I might as well be doing some wrenching. I'd imagine most of the systems that need attention on your bike are pretty similar to what my dad and I addressed on his old Maxim 700. The parts are probably all the same or very similar as well since all the manufacturers did quite a bit of parts bin building in the late 70-early 80s. We made a fork seal driver for the Maxim and I'm willing to bet it'll fit your bike if needed. Just PM me here, or shoot me an e-mail at red447vette@yahoo.com. I'm always ready to lend a wrenching hand. :) Even if it is a Yamaha... :wink:

[Tripp]

Hey thanks Chris,

Don't know if you read my intro but I am new to all of the bike stuff. I have however put in some years on automotive stuff. I would appreciate any help I can get if your serious about doing it.

The Holidays are pretty hectic here to. Will not be around until after the first of the year.

I'll let you know when I'm ready to get dirty and maybe we'll go from there.l

Thanks again

[Tourmeister]

:tab uh oh... two automotive motoheads together... I can hear the clinking of empty beer bottles already :-P

[AggieVFR]

:chug: Every toolbox should have a cooler attached! Mine doesn't have one yet, but my side cabinet is as big as a mini fridge and the bog bottom drawer has been know to hold a six pack or two during late night wrenching thrashes. Of course, now that the toolbox is at home, the beer stays in the fridge... I'm good for the new year. I'll be back up here for work the first week of January and my metric tools stay up here with the bike, so we can give it a shot. I've done more than a few major overhauls in my time as a mechanic, so none of it should be too difficult. :)

[Fangs]

Tripp

I've owned 2 streetbikes from that era(Kawasaki),both developed rust inside fuel tank. Had to stabilize rust then seal inside of tank(not too difficult). Might be worth looking inside tank just to make sure.

Keith

[Tripp]

Yeah I believe I've already spotted some. Not looking forward to it. I think Scott said something about that as well. I haven't heard of that stuff before, can you pick it up at any parts house or cycle shop?

[Fangs]

I need to read better as I see Scott already mentioned the tank rust.

When I accomplished the process of sealing tank it was in the early 80's,at that time it was I believe a two application of different liquids,one to eat/neutralize rust,the other to form a seal over inside of tank to prevent rust from reoccurring.Being that long ago I would think a better product would be available to accomplish job easier.I believe I purchased the product from cycle shop.I've also run cycles with some tank rust with good results(must have been my carefree days).

One of my bikes I'm speaking of was 1978 Kawasaki I owned until 1993,wish I still had it.You can never have too many motorcycles. :lol:

Keith

[Chirpy]

You can never have too many motorcycles. :lol:

Try telling my wife that.... :roll:

Daryl

[buck000]

Try telling my wife that.... :roll:


Yup, that's the same look I get. It's when she reaches for the baseball bat that I start a-runnin'. :shock: