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  • #1

    Subsection for Triples

    I realize this is the XS11 forum, but I was just over at the Triples forum, for the XS750s and 850s, and I hate that forum. Navigating it is all but impossible, and nothing seems to work. There is more threads on improving that site than there is about the bikes. I would like to ask the moderators here if they could start a section for XS750 triples, for those of us who like it better here.
    "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

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  • #2
    Hmm. I actually enjoy having two separate forum, as it gives diverse advice and info. Learn the site better and you'll be proud to be a member of both families of bikers.
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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    • #3
      There's another triples forum in the UK also.

      http://yamahatriplesuk.myfreeforum.o...nent=indexpage
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

      The list changes.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Yard Dogg View Post
        I realize this is the XS11 forum, but I was just over at the Triples forum, for the XS750s and 850s, and I hate that forum. Navigating it is all but impossible, and nothing seems to work. There is more threads on improving that site than there is about the bikes. I would like to ask the moderators here if they could start a section for XS750 triples, for those of us who like it better here.
        Andrew,

        We already have one here - the Other Bike Discussion forum - I have posted there about my XJ550, XS400 and you can also ask in the Members Lounge - we are not that picky I don't think!

        I have thought about getting a triple for touring since they are supposed to get better gas mileage.

        John
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        '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
        Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

        "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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        • #5
          I picked up and xs850 last year and the mpg isn't alot better than the xs11. It is a nice bike but I miss running the 11.
          79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
          80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
          80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
          79 DT 100

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          • #6
            They get better gas mileage, but, nothing to write home about! In-fact, my 750's get high 30's on average. It seemed like I was at the gas station quite a bit with 750 or 1100 either way.
            1979 XS1100F
            2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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            • #7
              But I cannot see going to the 650 - my son's Maxim 550 is same frame and its too small for comfortable touring at my size. It does get 50+ mpg though.

              John
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              Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
              '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
              Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

              "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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              • #8
                The XS650 is bigger than most of the multi-cylinder bikes of the same displacement. I have toured on it and it gets 50 mpg.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #9
                  I was talking about the SECA XJ650 with shaft drive Marty - I think a twin would be too buzzy for a long trip. Maybe not - perhaps more RPM dependent.

                  I am actually considering a newish Yamaha 650 V4 for Dylan for a graduation present.(shhh dont tell HIM) Should be smooth enough AND get good mpg. There seem to be plenty on Craigslist with low miles and low $.

                  John
                  John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

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                  '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
                  Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

                  "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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                  • #10
                    The XS650 tours well as long as you're in no hurry. At 50-60 mph it's great fun all day long. While it easily stays with traffic on the super slab, it isn't any fun doing so. I brought it up because it is of larger stature than the XJ650 Maxim. The SECA is another story. The XJ bikes have a good forum.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
                      I was talking about the SECA XJ650 with shaft drive Marty - I think a twin would be too buzzy for a long trip. Maybe not - perhaps more RPM dependent.

                      I am actually considering a newish Yamaha 650 V4 for Dylan for a graduation present.(shhh dont tell HIM) Should be smooth enough AND get good mpg. There seem to be plenty on Craigslist with low miles and low $.

                      John
                      what 650 v4 ????????? I know of no such animal other than the Royal star venture but it's a 1300 cc machine please let me know about this thanks
                      Jim
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