Simple question - are the top (main) frame and rear suspension unit for the XV750 a match for the TR1?
I would guess yes, but if anyone here can confirm this, vielen Dank!

Ivor B.
(The Brown Overall)

Thanks, Olaf - are these replaceable do you think, or built-in?

Best,

Ivor B. (London UK)

Hi, Olaf,

After a brainwave, I checked the diagrams and part numbers at the Star Yamaha lists in the USA?

The part numbers for the rear suspension mounting bushes and pins (top and bottom) for the XV920RJ (US version of the TR1) and the XV750J are identical.

The swing arm is different of course - chain drive v shaft, but unless the frame and part numbers were somehow different for the European version of the XV1000 TR1 (the microfiches don't show part numbers)
then I think I may be in luck?
So are you sure about this? I do mean the early XV750 - 1981-1984?

Looks like the frame part numbers are identical too, apart from the swinging arms.

Best,

Ivor B.

I think what is confusing me a little is that you call them "rolling bearings" Olaf?
Do you mean proper "roller bearings"?
My memory and the part diagrams are of hard rubber bushes at the rear shock mounts,
but I can't dismantle mine to take a look? (Well, not easily    ) so i may be wrong.

Or is there a modification I do not know about to fits proper roller bearings instead?

Best from slightly-less-sunny London,

Ivor B.
(The BrownOverall)

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and enjoy....  

Thanks, Olaf - it will be interesting to see if anyone does know!

Ivor B.