rgatfield Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hi I've started a new project a couple of months back, and im close to finishing but running into a few problems so i thought i'd start sharing my progress to get help, and maybe even help others from this experience. I'll start with a couple of pics to show what it was and where im at. It was a chopped down, sought of chopper hybrid, thing. really ruff. in massive need of some tlc. I am making it into a Cafe Racer. I have so much to learn. This is when i got it: Here it is with the new fiberglass seat ready for fitting: Just after it was painted last week(frame, tank, steering clamps, seat): Getting motor in and front end on: Now placed tank and seat onto see what it looks like: I got wheels on today, Im having problems with the wheel axel setup, as im not sure whats meant to be in there in the way of spacers... I think it was missing a few parts when i got it. the last guy had no idea. anyway, i will post again with updates and questions. Laters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgatfield Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Here is a quick pic of the wheels on today: Sorry about the image quality, but you get the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 19, 2011 getting there! looking good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgatfield Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Does anyone have any info on wiring diagrams, specifically the indicators and dash lights. I'm not sure what the 3 lights mean, i'm guessing the top orange one is the indicator. and the red one is engine warning, but whats the bottom one? I'm having problems with the indicators not working at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 25, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 25, 2011 Does anyone have any info on wiring diagrams, specifically the indicators and dash lights. I'm not sure what the 3 lights mean, i'm guessing the top orange one is the indicator. and the red one is engine warning, but whats the bottom one? I'm having problems with the indicators not working at all. that'll be a neutral indicator (green?) you need good earths, battery/flasher and poss engine running to get a good indicator. the 750's may be the same as the xs1100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgatfield Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 the bottom one is creamish in color. The neutral is on the speedo face, as is the high beam.. You may be right about the running engine. i'll check it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 the cream/white oval shaped light under the indicator / oil warning light , is the headlamp warning light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgatfield Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 the cream/white oval shaped light under the indicator / oil warning light , is the headlamp warning light. Cheers, I cant find the indicator fault. The rear light does not come on with the head lights, the indicators dont work at all, the brake light works, but the engine warning light is on all the time, and it goes off when i pull the brake. It's mixed up somewhere. I might have to pay some guy, maybe with beers. I read the Western Australian road rules today, and if it was older than Jan '79 i wouldn't need indicators. Hand signals would do. But it was made in Feb '79. I am riding it now, it's all good if you forget the electrics for now. It rides well! Here is the latest photo anyway: (my Flickr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 27, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 27, 2011 lets see if i can get it here for you 1979 Yamaha XS750 Cafe on Flickr you'll have to be patient and check continuity on every piece of equipment. Get a multimeter and check power to lamps, then check flasher relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 thats a beast of a bike you got their , im loving it. shame about the electrics ,but patience is a vertue where electrics are concerned. is that the entrance to your digs , or are you out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgatfield Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 thats a beast of a bike you got their , im loving it. shame about the electrics ,but patience is a vertue where electrics are concerned. is that the entrance to your digs , or are you out and about. Thanks! It's the local cemetery, so no. Not my place. I just liked the gates there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro32 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hey Rory Do you still look at this site? I have your bike now! I'll send you some pics if you like and show you what I've done Cheers Pedro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hi Pedro, Looks like Roy hasn't been on the forum since Nov 2012. sadly not sure how else you could contact him. Nice to still see the bike is in the hands of a YOC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgatfield Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 On 7/23/2013 at 3:58 PM, pedro32 said: Hey Rory Do you still look at this site? I have your bike now! I'll send you some pics if you like and show you what I've done Cheers Pedro On 7/23/2013 at 4:11 PM, Noise said: Hi Pedro, Looks like Roy hasn't been on the forum since Nov 2012. sadly not sure how else you could contact him. Nice to still see the bike is in the hands of a YOC owner Hi, It's been a while since i was on here. Years infact. Are you still around here? Probably not, you'll probably see this in another 3 years and we'll start this again... haha. Worth a shot though, Cheers. Rory. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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