Bike pics

[fusionking]

Well if it was a later model then somebody went to a lot of effort to put those old rotors on it! Garry

[Targetman]

Thanks, it IS a good looker except for the paint. Looks like it used to be green metalflake, but the sun has faded the green in most places to a really nice blue.

Does anyone know what pipes those are? #1 and #4 cylinders cross to the right and 1 and 2 go to the left, not sure if it's a Mac, no markings.

The ownership says '79, and the frame says made in march of '79.
Have checked serial # and yes it is a '79.

Couldn't resist resist taking it out for a short run to check for any 2nd gear trouble. None found, and it does run good.
Now I've got to resist the urge to take it out again before I can get the insurance paid for...

anyone else got some new pics?
c'mon, let's see 'em!

[Targetman]

Absolutly right about the rotors.
The front ones came on it, and I just replaced the rear that was also a solid one, with an xs650 rotor.

[Stava]

Nomad,

Sorry mate that is THE next cover to get the treatment, so can't help with the heat situation as yet!
I have seen here in Oz engine enamel clear that I am sure would handle the heat but again cannot say if it would ever "yellow" at all!
I gather that you have some sort of tarnish effect happening on your covers, this can sometimes point to *contaminated polishing mops used on the cases. (meaning used on other materials)
I only use one set of mops for each material I polish.

Ride Safe, Ride Free

Stava

[Tiger9]

Hi Stava, everyone else,

I'm not going out to the garage to check, but I think 3X1 is the identifier for the Aust. model 'G', like mine. Built 1980. The only thing that I can see that suggests your's is a G, or H, is the gold plastic tank badge.
I've had mine since 81 and am now trying to find bits and pieces to put it back on the road. Hopefully within the next couple of months. My personal escape machine along the Snowy Mountains Highway!

[Stava]

G'day Ray,

Yeah on the serial number.....mine is 3x1 also.
How bout that, a fellow excessive within a stones throw!
There are a couple of little things that ensure that mine is a "G" model, actually I was dissapointed at first as I really wanted the original "E" model.
But having ridden "Peg" for a while now I am stuck on her!
My biggest prob is chasing down an exhaust can that will look like it belongs on this bike!!!!
Got some ideas and will be up your way to check out the wreckers for some bits and pieces. ;-)
As you can see from my website I am keen to get her up to scratch!

Ride Safe, Ride Free!

[Stava]

Well we have foot in mouth disease again ;-)
Mine is an "F" and I have NO idea why I typed "G" the brain just
doesn't work well after shift end.

[dAMIAn-78]

this pic was from the old yahoo group. I have cince painted the fenders, changed the bars to a more cafe style, new exhaust(jardine 4-1), and new tires. the Tkat fork brace is on the way.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lurkking1/vwp?.dir=/My+Documents&.dnm=80+Special.jpg&.src=ph&.view=t&.hires=t

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lurkking1/vwp?.dir=/My+Documents&.dnm=80+Special+2.jpg&.src=ph&.view=t&.hires=t

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lurkking1/vwp?.dir=/My+Documents&.dnm=sidecover.jpg&.src=ph&.view=t&.hires=t

I dont know if the links will work, well its worth a shot.

[beechfront]

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Please sign in and try again or check with the owner of the file."

[Jerry]

Does anyone know what pipes those are? #1 and #4 cylinders cross to the right and 1 and 2 go to the left, not sure if it's a Mac, no markings.

#2 and #3 to the left, #1 and #4 to the right. This is a Jardine 4-into-2 system. Look for the numbers 2051 on the top of the mufflers near the hanger bracket. Numbers are not large. I have an identical set on my XJ.

[Targetman]

haha..... I'll have to watch my typing.

I'll look for the numbers, cool.

Thanks alot Jerry.

[dAMIAn-78]

Originally posted by beechfront
"The File You Are Looking For Is Inaccessible.

Please sign in and try again or check with the owner of the file."

sorry about the links. they are to a yahoo briefcase, If you have a yahoo account(username/password)log in , then re-click the links posted. maybe this will work. If not I don't know of another way to attach a pic.

[captjerry]

My 99% complete project.

http://groups.msn.com/ClassicWingSIG/captjerryapriltrip.msnw?Page=Last

Ignore my Hondas

[dAMIAn-78]

does anyone have any ideas about where to host files, so I can post pics. thanks for the help. I could send someone the pics if they would upload them somewhere. sorry for the spam post.

[dAMIAn-78]

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lurkking1/lst?.dir=/Various+Pics&.view=t

Finally a link that works. in the Tkat thread i explain some of the changes since that pic.