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• 1977 Yamaha Xs750 Specs
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The Yamaha XS 750 and Yamaha XS 850 was a line of inline three cylinder motorcycles produced by the Yamaha Motor Corporation from 1976 to 1981 for the worldwide motorcycle market. The last model year of manufacturing was 1981.Released in Japan in 1976 as the GX750 sporting wire wheels (as opposed to cast alloy in all other models) the XS750 became the name for the export model.

These motorcycles are usually referred to as 'Triples' because they have 3 cylinders.The first 4 model years the bike displaced 750cc. This was increased to 826cc for the final 2 model years but was referred to as an 850. There were various changes made to the model over the years.

1976 XS750 “C”[edit]

Very few of these bikes seem to have been made and even fewer survived. The cast wheels were in an unpainted finish and the decals were in a distinctive stripe design on the tank and side panels. This bike had a 3-1 exhaust system, and Mikuni “Mark I” carburetors. The air box assembly was different from later years. The air filter could be changed by opening the seat. This model had triple contact breaker points making timing adjustment complex. Also featured was a separate regulator and rectifier. The seat has a short tail piece this year.

This bike received rave reviews in Cycle World, who called it a 'Bargain BMW' and rated it one of their top 10 bikes in the world in 1976.^[1]

1977 XS750 “D” and “2D”[edit]

A number of these made it out to export markets in late 1976. This bike was pretty much the “C” with a paint job. The tank now sports the familiar piping around the contours picking out the detail. Problems with reliability led to a further release in 1977. A particular problem was with 2nd gear. This had a habit of dropping into neutral under load. Canny riders would short-shift from 1st to 3rd gear; the engine had enough torque to support this technique. The Yamaha fix tended to be temporary, so not worth doing. The 'D' had the same tail piece as the 'C' and early GX750.

Released to return confidence to the model the 2D with some modifications to the “D” model. The bike now had 3 into 2 exhaust system with silencers on both sides of the bike, and improvements made to the engine to improve reliability. Fitted with electronic regulator/rectifier unit. This bike has a different seat from the 'C' and 'D'. The tail piece is longer and doesn't fit the early seats.

1978 XS750 “E” and “SE”[edit]

The now popular “2D” was upgraded to keep up with the market. Yamaha added electronic ignition this year but retained the mechanical timing advancing unit. They also replaced the carburetors for Mikuni “Mark II” CV models. These offered easier maintenance and a “two position enricher” (Choke) as opposed to the single position on the “Mark I” model. The engine again had some improvements including cam shafts to boost the power of the engine. The rev limit was raised to 9000 rpm this year from 7500 which the electronic ignition had allowed. Later “E” models also had a viewing window for the engine oil added in place of the dipstick.This year also saw the introduction of the XS750 “SE”, Special or US custom model. With longer front forks and a teardrop shaped tank with shorter exhausts and seat it had a “Chopper” appearance in contrast to the tourer or now referred to as “Standard” XS750 “E”. The change of carburetors also meant a change of air box design and the air filter was now changed without lifting the seat.The XS750 also came with a stock fairing with full storage and aerodynamic enclosure of the rider. The fairing also introduced additional stability to the motorcycle by creating additional rake to the frame. This was a first for bikes of this time, especially those in the 2400 to 2700 dollar price range.

1979 XS750 “F” and “SF”[edit]

1977 Yamaha Xs750 Specs

As above but European models came with an optional 24 liter fuel tank and also a new paint scheme. The cast wheels from this year on were of the 'tubeless design'.

1980 XS850 “G” and “SG” “LG”[edit]

1979 Yamaha Xs750 Parts

The 826cc replacement for the XS750 was a very similar beast. The engine received bigger barrels and pistons, a beefier crankshaft, a wider primary chain and better oil ways. The addition of an oil cooler helped keep things cool. The European 850 “G” came with the 24 liter tank as standard, plus a huge 8' diameter headlight. Also added were frame improvements including a new swing arm mounting and alloy footrest carriers.(Also to be seen in some 'F' models. In the United States, the 850 “G” had a more custom look with a seat with no tail piece like the “SG” and different side panels. The exhausts on the European models have an offset in them to improve ground clearance at the rear.The “LG” was the midnight special, sporting black and gold designs on the engine and other parts.The European models had a wider seat and tail piece than the 750’s, but looked much more like them than the American 850 “G”.

1981 XS850 “H” and “SH” “LH”[edit]

As previous year. Also the last production year although models continued to sell for a few years after this. One final change, the ignition system was updated to electronic advanced timing and the mechanical advance assembly was removed.The “LH” was the midnight special, sporting black and gold designs on the engine and other parts.

1978 Yamaha Xs750 Manual Transmission

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References[edit]

1. ^Ric Anderson. 'Yamaha XS750'. Motorcycle Classics. Retrieved 2009-08-24.

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