XZ550 cafe .....

[vadasz1]

,,,,,and she has a single Dell'orto carb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NHwex2gZMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSHPbhJn_1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JhnLWXZzDw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JhnLWXZzDw  here we can see the single carb.  Also a fantastic headlight with a built-in tach.

http://rocket39.blogspot.it/p/yamaha-xz-550.html  here are more pics.  Looks like he connected both cylinders left exhaust outlets together and the right exhaust outlets together.

[fret not]

How can you tell?  I looked at the video and couldn't see any evidence of a carb at all, except that it was running. ;)

[dingleberry]

sounds pretty cool, hope my 400 sounds this good

[Rikugun]

The builder may be a member as I recall seeing these links before. Didn't he post a few times during the build?

[fret not]

Single carb Vision made his opening slavo with the thread about having a "kit" avaliable soon but hasn't responded to any bumps of his discussion.  Inqu iring minds and all . . . . . .  ???

[AirborneJW]

I love the majority of the work that he did. I stumbled on his site before I saw this link. Does anyone have any idea how her got that handle bar assembly done or that carb change? I would love to get bars like that. The carb is also amazing but I have zero mechanics skill to accomplish that without some serious help.

As much as I like the round headlight, the square shape that has come stock has really won me over so I'm not sure I want to do that swap. I'm also curious about the seat? Do you think he did that with a stock seat or is that completely fabricated? I have so many questions, and such little time. Does anyone have a P.O.C. For the creator?

[rocket39]

Hi AirborneJW  , I am happy that you like  my work , thanks!
The handle bars are 1980's Tommaselli Super Sport Oro diameter 35 mm, unfortunatley now out of production ... but online you can find something.. http://www.colacimoto.it/offerte_ricambi.asp
I have built the intake manifold in  stainless steel .. if you want I can build  one for you , no problem!  The seat it is hand fabricated , I built the frame then I did a coating by upholsterer. If you need more information you can contact me.

[AirborneJW]

Thanks Rocket, I already sent you a PM with a question or two. My final realization for my Vision is one that is cafe'd alot like this. the seat looks great, the radiator change reserve mod is a great idea, does that effect any of the turning at all?