Blank slate... yet another XS Project.

[radxs650]

I brought this home ta-day. A fellow North of here had this for sale and I just could not resist. Initial numbers tells me that it is a '77D model but I'll verify when I read the engine number.

Not really certain what I will do with it yet, I'll sit in the garage and do some serious looking to try to figure it out.
Prolly Street Tracker-ish rig...

A Triumph that I have long liked the look of...

 

[5twins]

Is what you're showing all you got? If so, you've got some parts scrounging to do, lol. The Standards are wonderful bikes so I'd consider doing your basic resto-mod. Stock looking but with all the little updates and upgrades we do. That would include a TX750 swingarm and a slightly smaller Yamaha front MC. I'd also drill the disc and Minton mod the forks. For carbs, I'd look for a '76-'79 set of BS38s (linked) or '80-'81 BS34s (pull knob choke). I'd also be looking for Standard bodywork - fenders, tank, side covers, and seat. A Special front fender is fine though. That's what I have on mine and I like the look.

 

[Wingedwheel]

Did you get a title or is that something that’s not an issue in your area?

 

[WideAWAKE]

Chopper…

Something impractical but awesome.

 

[atom4488]

I brought this home ta-day. A fellow North of here had this for sale and I just could not resist. Initial numbers tells me that it is a '77D model but I'll verify when I read the engine number.

Not really certain what I will do with it yet, I'll sit in the garage and do some serious looking to try to figure it out.
Prolly Street Tracker-ish

on the street tracker idea using that Triumph as a model! We'd appreciate a build thread of course...

 

[XSTime]

Bare Bones !
Sometimes “the plan” project takes shape as parts appear mid project

Start at the frame pivots, let it all happen from there.

 

[radxs650]

Engine and Frame numbers match - 447-703318 and the list in the Tech area here state that it is a "D" US model, 76-77.

The build date of 8/76 one would probably think that this is a 1977 Model Year...? Correct...?

Cheers,
Rob

 

[radxs650]

Did you get a title or is that something that’s not an issue in your area?

No title and the State of Maine does not require one for vehicles twenty-five (25) years and older. In fact, they refuse to issue one when requested.

Long story made short, I needed one for a 1984 Guzzi that was sold to a fellow in Cananda and sent the funds in to the state with the Application for Title and they sent it back with my check. Will not issue one, Period. I needed the title for the shipper, he wanted to ensure that the thing was legit before crossing the border.

I was able to obtain a former registration and that seemed to suffice.

 

[gggGary]

Yes D is 77
Nice find!

 

[XSTime]

77 Standard is one of the finest platforms to work with

 

[Kevin Werner]

I titled a Bill of Sale Georgia bike in Wisconsin so my son could transfer it to Minnesota. Do I need to go into business?

 

[Adamc]

If it looks anything like that Triumph when finished it will be a cracker!

 

[WideAWAKE]

I titled a Bill of Sale Georgia bike in Wisconsin so my son could transfer it to Minnesota. Do I need to go into business?

https://www.saintsengine.com/services/title-service/

It’s pretty inexpensive for what you get and how easy it is. I know quite a few people who have used it.

 

[halfmile]

I brought this home ta-day. A fellow North of here had this for sale and I just could not resist. Initial numbers tells me that it is a '77D model but I'll verify when I read the engine number.

Not really certain what I will do with it yet, I'll sit in the garage and do some serious looking to try to figure it out.
Prolly Street Tracker-ish rig...

A Triumph that I have long liked the look of...

I like the tracker too. It looks like a Richard Pollock build with the single down tube and box swingarm. Probably a $15K build.