1977 Yamaha V75A

[wr6133]

Latest project.

Received this 1977 Yamaha V75A from a mate (he has 3 of them). Having only very briefly seen it in his lockup before I was expecting a wreck. As the photos show it's pretty tidy.

As it arrived
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170125_112253940_zpsjowls5b2.jpg

https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170125_112303288_zpsb81zw5e1.jpg

Complete with the unobtanium leg shields.
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170125_112340373_zpstfxr3hlp.jpg

And the all important service history
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170125_112413494_zpszvcols1t.jpg

Was serviced in 1978, ‘79, ‘81 and ‘82. 5th (8000 mile) service is not due yet as it’s only done 5100 miles. If I get it to 8000 miles I'm thinking about taking it to a Yamaha dealer and inquiring about a service

First thing was to drag it inside and get a good look over it
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170126_091056868_zps59ogveuc.jpg

I ascertained swing arm was damaged meaning the chain tensioner wouldn’t hold in place, electrics were goosed, seat cover knackered, throttle sticky and the leg shields while ok are a bit battered with a few splits. Side panels are missing, front indicator lens is missing and the rear indicators are off a Suzuki (no idea what) also they are mounted in the wrong place. Some effort has been put in a while back at restoration the black rear end is brush painted and the wheels and exhaust have been sprayed silver, neither very neatly but I won’t be attempting any paintwork yet.

I then dragged it outside, added petrol and started kicking. After the expected farting about with the carb I got it running. It now kicks first time. This was a relief as it means hopefully I won’t be needing to drop the motor.

Next I sorted the swing arm out. A bit of heat and a big hammer got the bracket for the adjuster straight. Lack of photos as working on my lonesome I forget to take many. If you look close at the first image in the thread though you can see the bent adjuster and just about see the bracket behind.

Tensioned the chain and rode it round the block. It’s pretty hilarious to ride, suspension gives you the sensation of being on a rickety rope bridge over a chasm while the 2 smoke motor goes on and off in surges, that’s all topped off with (bad) comedy drum brakes.

Ordered a battery
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170127_134927499_zpsre5ckn3q.jpg

While fitting the battery I tidied up the wiring behind the battery compartment. 40 year old wiring was in a better state than some sub 10 year old bikes I’ve seen.

Ordered an indicator lens and a sidepanel (both NOS Yamaha). Couldn’t find a panel ofr the left side though (at a sensible price).
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170128_120435707_zpsnful748x.jpg

On to the sticky throttle

Never seen a throttle like this before
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170128_123854456_zpsnio7jnsz.jpg

The throttle tube (solid steel) has a raised groove twisting around it that mates up to the groove in the picture. This means when you turn the throttle it pulls the above part along, which pulls the throttle cable. I can see why this method was ditched, the throttle tube has had to be so over engineered you could probably repurpose it as a murder weapon.

Greased and lubed everything as per the Haynes manual……… throttle is still a little sticky but not as bad as before (it now returns but doesn’t “snap” back). Hopefully it the MOT man passes it.

Now the seat. Plan is to source a NOS OEM cover, however the one on it was too tatty and the holes would lead to squidgy wet foam. I had some vinyl left from doing the ZZR seat a while back so used that.
https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170128_202349988_BURST000_COVER_zpsnlvixipr.jpg

https://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh504/wr6133/v75a/IMG_20170128_202438163_zpss9rpbmsy.jpg

Reused the old grab strap as was too lazy to make a new one.

Things still to do.

Refit seat.

Reposition rear indicators to correct location (and eventually locate correct indicators).

Replace swing arm (my repair will do but I’m not happy with it long term).

Fix indicators. Currently they illuminate and flash correctly on the left side but the right side has a delay before illuminating and then flashes slowly (Bulbs are unmarked I suspect one is
incorrect on the right side so ordered some new ones).

MOT it. Ride it.

[chris-red]

Cool, Vaguely Similar to my RXS, the indicator lenses look to be the same when I was gonna ofter you one of my spares, till I read that you have one.

I think I just bought the same battery too

The Indicators on the 6V bikes were always shit. I'm seeing if swapping them to LED will help. It will probably not much dearer than buying 2 new bulbs. It's cost me £4.95, I'm just waiting for them to arrive.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Bloggsy]

Bought a V50 new in 1974 cost £135 on the road it was a cracking little bike and it was used as a ride to work bike.
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