Finally got my first XS! I was reading the guide to buying post this morning and couldn't agree more about the first point about not believing a word the previous owner says. I woke to a big puddle of gas under it the first morning of having it home . Rebuilt petcocks my rear! But thanks to this forum I learned a few things and ordered some vacuumless replacements from Mike's. Pretty excited to start my journey. Here she is, my '79
Finally got my first XS! I was reading the guide to buying post this morning and couldn't agree more about the first point about not believing a word the previous owner says. I woke to a big puddle of gas under it the first morning of having it home . Rebuilt petcocks my rear! But thanks to this forum I learned a few things and ordered some vacuumless replacements from Mike's. Pretty excited to start my journey. Here she is, my '79
WOW! It's beautiful! You don't find one like that too often.
The PO may have put kits in the petcocks, but was otherwise inept. Following the instructions from the XJ site will have it done properly. Rebuilding Yamaha Vacuum Operated Fuel Valves (Petcocks.) As was pointed out, one or both of your float valves need attention as well.
Keep the cast wheels. If you're going to ride the bike, they're more user friendly and look Triumph enough. The seat looks perfect! Enjoy your lovely bike!
Find yourself some of these Triumph bars and call it close enough.
"79 is the best year" ? well, you may have some bias.
in general the "standards" are more sought after.
'70 is by far the most collectable
'75 is the fastest
'78 is mighty pretty
I think this one had an eight valve head. I don't think it was offered with wire spokes either. Some will argue that the last real Triumphs were made in 1970.
I have a brochure for a yamaha 750 dual overhead can twin model I've never seen. I'll have to post it up here and see what you guys know about it.