Me and my triple, Spring 2004
This page is about the Yamaha XS750.
These bikes are usually referred to as "Triples" because they have 3 cylinders.
They were produced from 1976 until 1981, and was proclaimed the "Bike of the Year" for 1977 by the motorcycle press.
The first 4 model years the bike displaced 750cc.
This was increased to 850cc for the final 2 model years.
The Yamaha Triple was the most technically innovative bike of its day.
In addition to having a 120° three cylinder crank, it also features dual overhead cams, 3 carbs, shaft drive, triple disc brakes and solid alloy wheels.
The only modern street triples are the new Triumph 750cc to 955cc bikes.
Binelli has introduced a new 900cc triple, the Tornado, which is in showrooms and there have been persistent rumors that Laverda is planning a new triple for the street.
Triumph released their monster, three cylinder, 2,294cc, Rocket III in 2004.
My triple is a 1977 XS750-2D (1J7-103582) which I bought new.
I also had a 1978 XS750SE (1J7-311594) which was a parts bike.
I gave it to another triple fan who needed it.
During the winter of 98/99 I updated my 2D with parts from the SE model.
Now my bike has the carbs, crankshaft, top end, cams, middle gear drive and other E model goodies installed.
This upgrade is the subject of an article that began in the June 1999 issue of Classic & Motorcycle Mechanics magazine.
Follow this link to the XS750-2D+ and check out the triple exhaust systems page for more pics.
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XS750C
Split Cases
Rare shot of the 1976 C model (spec sheet) Taken at Blalock Cycles in Wheaton, MD (1976)
These were taken the first few days after I got it home in May 1977
Triple
with fairing and rack
My XS750-2D in June 1977 after installing the fairing and luggage rack/sissy bar
Me and my Triple 
My 2D in 1995 with the stock headers and Jardine muffler
Three on a three
My daughters, Ashley and Grace, posing with me on the triple for Grandma, July 1994
Triple Rally 
My 2D with three other triples at the 1st Y-triples Rally at Big Meadows in the Shenandoah National Park, August 1998
Beth's 1st bike
Beth is very proud of her classic 1976 D model
Three for the Road - my rebuild in 1995
