Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer
Want to build an XV750 Café Racer but it all looks to hard?
Well we have made it easy as pie for you, with a bunch of bolt on parts.
Have you seen those steel Benelli Mojave tanks from India on ebay?
We purchased 4 of them and they are very poor quality, rusty inside and out and peppered with small pin holes, the worst one had 21 leaks in to fix. They also were all different sizes and shapes.
We are now making some bomb proof rotational moulded Benelli Mojave style tanks. They have all brass inserts for mounting and are fully paintable. Check below for more details
Increase the low 8 litre volume as well to something a bit more acceptable 10.6l
Also on offer is.
Modification and fitment of R6 forks.
Wire wheel building front and back, yep we have worked it out with readily available parts. Its not as difficult as made out on the forums. See below for a link that will show you how its done
The parts and pricing we have so far is.
• Seat subframe $350
• Battery box $30
• Tail light / rear indicator bracket $45
• Tail light $33
• Headlight $80
• Acewell speedo 9000rpm (chrome or black) $359
• Indicators (hammer chrome or black set of 4) $120
• Rear wheel to suit front conversion mods $100 (this relates to the work needed to the wheel to fit up a supplied kit from the US)
• Super tough rotational moulded tank with increased volume TBA Work in progress
• R6 front end conversion POA
• Wire wheels POA
Click the link below for all the info on how to do it
WIRE WHEEL CONVERSION FOR YAMAHA XV750
- Now taking order for the new Nylon plastic tank $450These tanks are made from Nylon which is fully paintable with no problems. NOT like a dirt bike tank, which are made from polyethylene. Fuel permeates through polyethylene which is why you cant get paint to stick and stickers will just fall off.
These are designed to go on to the Yamaha XV750/920/1000 from 81-83 (with our fitting kit $30).This tank can be mounted to almost any bike. All mounting points and fuel tap fixing points have molded in brass inserts.It has a standard bayonet filler neck (if you also want a fuel cap $30 please let me know)This tank was CAD designed and tooling CNC machined to achieve the highest quality. No expence was spared in the construction of these tanks
They are designed to take a standard Yamaha petcock with 33.5mm bolt centers.
Dimensions
Length 580mm
Width 260mm
Height 230mm
Weight 2.6kg
Vloume 10.6L
To find out how to paint your Nylon Tank check the link below, don’t freak out its easy.
Painting your Twig TT nylon tank
For more info and pictures check Facebook http://www.facebook.com/twigtt
or go to eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111778296622?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
USA/Canada $87.45
UK/Europe $112.60
South America $129.90
- Fuel cap $30
- Tank mounting kit $30
- Air filter adaptor this part makes fitting a K&N filter super easy $30
- The basic kit to get you going $970
This kit includes all the parts in the photo.
plastic tank (approx 12L capacity and you can use your original fuel taps) $450
Chrome fuel cap $30
Tank fitting kit $30
Seat subframe (to suit the MotoLanna v3.0 café seat). $350
ABS battery box (fits the Antigravity 12 cell small case battery or similar) $30
7″ chrome headlight $80
All this adds up to $970
The new Nylon plastic tank is ready for release.
Now available $450 these come raw and need to be painted properly.
To find out how to paint your Nylon Tank check the link below
Painting your Twig TT nylon tank
This one has been painted and hes come up sweet.
Now don’t forget to like us on Facebook Twig TT to get all the latest updates
We now have an online store to make your purchases even easier ONLINE STORE
If you have any questions please email trx850caferacer@live.com
Have a look at Nick’s bike almost done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11-9c-gaqzQ&list=UU35QHLwsSKV9UiKyQ9hGtcg&feature=c4-overview
TRX850 Cafe Racer 
July 27, 2014 at 12:55 am
Can you tell me where I can get the Xv750 rear wheel 2 front conversion kit from theres lots of pictures but no supplier details
Hope you can help
Tony
NZ
August 3, 2014 at 9:49 pm
Hi Tony, These can be purchased by emailing Matt Dunlavey racer6692@yahoo.com
Cheers
April 9, 2021 at 1:15 am
Is this kit still available?
Thank you.
April 11, 2021 at 9:55 pm
you need to contact Matt Dunlavey
September 15, 2014 at 2:39 am
Hi Ian-
Do your conversion bits work on the post ’84 Virago with external rear shocks?
Cheers
September 15, 2014 at 3:51 am
Hi Paddy, I really have no idea these parts are designed around the 81-83 XV750
January 21, 2015 at 9:51 pm
pls give ur advise on where did u get the handlebars from?
January 21, 2015 at 10:18 pm
I can supply clip on handlebars for the 36mm standard XV750 forks for $150. These are made by Rod Tingate
March 12, 2015 at 11:48 pm
Hi Guys, Just picked up my XV750 yesterday and am looking at a shopping list of parts. Is there any chance of any photos to go with the price lists above so I can just make it clear what i am getting. Thanks in advance. Great site by the way
March 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Greetings from Reno, Nv., USSA……I have 4 monoshock 750/s a will be turning into road race replicas’, i.e.., “cafe racers ” ( i hate the term..)as such, I am looking for a source for all the control cables and fluid lines as they have turned into a pain in the ass on an otherwise easy conversion………PS., I have a bunch of leftover stock parts typically associated with tearing garbage off one of these things if you know who wants them cheap…….also,know of any electronic ignitions for these ( proven reliable.) ? Regards, Philip….
March 19, 2015 at 1:10 pm
I posted 2 comments separately,one for each bike I checked out, and you dismissed the latter comment stating I’d “already said that..you are mistaken.
March 22, 2015 at 9:40 pm
Sorry
June 8, 2015 at 7:15 am
hi there, when will the steel gas tanks be available? and does your tank mounting kit work with the original benelli tank or is it especially for your modified tank?
June 10, 2015 at 5:25 am
Hi Phil, We don’t make a steel tank and don’t plan to. We can make you a glass tank or soon to be available plastic tank.
The mount kit is designed to only for our tanks, Sorry.
June 16, 2015 at 2:59 am
Hi thr, I’m looking for a fuel tank to suit 96 virago xv750. Will the fiberglass tank would mount straight to the bike without any modification and how strong are these tanks.
Is there any chance of increasing the volume of the tank from 12lt to 15lt.
Thanks,
Joseph.
June 16, 2015 at 4:38 am
I’m not sure if these tanks wold go straight on the 96 without modification. But it would only be a matter of you making a mount kit for it. You could increase the volume by cutting out a section of the underneath and re glassing in a new section. This will all depend on clearance you have.
These tanks are quite strong but not as tough as a steel tank, or one of our soon to be released plastic tanks which will be almost indestructible.
June 17, 2015 at 12:16 am
What’s the deal with the r6 fork mod. What do you offer and what do I have to do
June 17, 2015 at 12:47 am
All you have to do is send me your triples from the R6 forks, I do a little bit of machining then you have to get some new bearing from all balls and its all done, the cost of the work form me is $100AU
January 5, 2016 at 10:44 am
I have a Triumph Speed Triple (1050) fork and triple tree i want to use on my xv 750 cafe. If i send it to you can you do the same as you do with the r6 or is the more to it ?
January 5, 2016 at 8:43 pm
I would really have to see the triple tree before I could give an answer I would need to measure it up.
If you want to send it to me for assessment I am happy to see if it will work. Cheers
January 6, 2016 at 5:54 am
Thanks for the reply. So just for my understanding, is it just the steering stem that needs machining down?
June 20, 2015 at 2:09 pm
ian can you please read what I wrote to you and email me back I would like to get this project rolling thanks justin
June 30, 2015 at 4:35 am
Hi guys, I am wondering if the tank and seat subframe will fit a 1982 virago xv 920? would love to order a few parts for my build!
June 30, 2015 at 5:50 am
Yes all our parts will fit the 920 as it is the same as the 750
July 12, 2015 at 5:40 pm
the mono shock mounting kit??
July 12, 2015 at 9:56 pm
The mono shock is mounted in it original position. I am not sure what you are asking?
July 28, 2015 at 11:28 pm
Hi There, I’m interested in all your main parts. My question: the Wire wheel building front and back, what’s included in the wheel building and what’s the cost?
August 9, 2015 at 10:02 pm
I am happy to build wheel if you supply the parts I do the rear machining and fit the bearings for $100 i get the custom rear spokes made up this is $250 and lace the wheels for $300 each.
You can find all the details at https://trx850caferacer.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/wire-wheel-conversion-for-yamaha-xv750.docx
August 9, 2015 at 5:36 am
What kind of resin are the fiberglass tanks made of and how much do they weigh?
August 9, 2015 at 9:55 pm
We used a vynalester resin Hetron 922 and they weigh around 3.3kg.
We no longer make these as we are doing the Nylon plastic tanks now which are fully paintable and and super tough they weigh only 2.6kg
August 9, 2015 at 11:28 pm
Awesome thank you for the quick reply. How much are those tanks running? And will they work with the mounting kit you sell?
August 9, 2015 at 11:30 pm
These are $450AUD and they work with our fitting kit. Cheers
August 27, 2015 at 2:30 am
It is from Japan.
I want your sub-frame and battery box.
Please tell me the price and shipping and payment methods and delivery.
September 19, 2015 at 9:56 pm
How much for the kit without the headlight ?
It’s for France shipping 😉
September 20, 2015 at 8:24 pm
Hi Bernard, this is the pricing Subframe $350
Battery box $30
Fuel tank $450
Tank mounting kit $30
Fuel cap $30
shipping airmail $225.20
Sea Mail $111.20
October 2, 2015 at 10:26 am
Hey, have you heard of anyone getting a roadworthy/ registration using your subframe and tank?
October 4, 2015 at 10:12 pm
We have had a few RWC and club reg here in Victoria
October 8, 2015 at 9:36 am
Hello from Rhodes Island. Gr.
All the nylon plastic tanks the come without the insert for the round Yamaha logo? Or it’s possible to choose, with or without insert? And this the email for the order ? racer6692@yahoo.com
Great job guys !
October 8, 2015 at 9:47 pm
Hi Fabio, All the Nylon tanks come without the insert we removed this to allow more scope for paint and to suit many other brands of bikes. The email to order is trx850caferacer@live.com
the other email is if you want the kit to make a rear wheel fit on the front. Regards Ian
October 9, 2015 at 6:26 am
Hey,
Very keen on the kit, what payment methods do you take? PayPal?
October 11, 2015 at 7:49 pm
Yep we take Paypal To order pleas email trx850caferacer@live.com
October 31, 2015 at 9:06 pm
Hi. I have an 82 virago. Do you sell any rearsets kits for brake and shifter?. Thanks.
November 1, 2015 at 1:59 pm
We have some mounting brackets $150 just released that will take a set of universal rearsets look out for the next post.
February 16, 2016 at 8:47 pm
Hello,
Your nylon tank is good for XV500?
My frame is 5,120 inch width (13 centimétre) .
Best regards.
Philippe
February 16, 2016 at 9:06 pm
I have not checked this but I would think that it would fit, you may need to adjust the mounting brackets.
February 18, 2016 at 6:49 am
Hello
I asked myself the same question
what is the inside dimension of the side frame tank
Thanks
February 18, 2016 at 8:57 pm
Here is the link to the tan dimensions
https://trx850caferacer.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/tank-dimensions.docx
March 15, 2016 at 5:10 pm
Are these kits readily available? If not what is the wait time on the kit?
March 15, 2016 at 8:55 pm
These kits are still available and will be back in stock shortly. You can purchase from our online store https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
April 20, 2016 at 5:27 pm
Hi from Montana! Do you sell modification and fitment kit of R6 forks for a virago 920R (euro model)?
April 20, 2016 at 9:56 pm
The R6 forks need only slight modification to the steer tube and a bearing swap. the R6 lower bearing is a 31mm ID you just need to have this machined to accept a 30mm ID bearing as the top one is then swap out the bearing with the matching All balls bearings
99-3515-15 which is ID 30 OD 48 and width 12
99-3503-15 which is ID 30 OD 48 and width 14
April 21, 2016 at 12:33 pm
What rear set kit should I get for my xv1000 and could you make me some mounting plates?
May 16, 2016 at 9:51 pm
Any universal rearsets will work. I am now working on some rearset plates to be used on the XV1000 chain drive
April 5, 2017 at 11:01 am
Have you sorted out chain driven rearset bracket yet? Am very interested
April 5, 2017 at 9:41 pm
I have had some castings made I need to find some time to machine them then test fitment. hope to get this done very soon.
May 16, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Where and how can I purchase an air filter adapter?
May 16, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Looks like you found it Steve https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
July 13, 2016 at 11:36 pm
Just sent you an email. Wanting to buy some of your parts! They look great
October 3, 2016 at 7:49 am
Hello i am interested in your your kit without the headlight. How much is shipping to the U.S. and how long would it take to arrive?
October 3, 2016 at 10:59 pm
You can purchase all parts individually at https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
Shipping will normally take around 10 days. But I have no control over the postal service.
Cheers
October 6, 2016 at 6:45 am
Hi. Do you sell spoke wheels for xv750 front and back? how much are they?
regards
October 6, 2016 at 9:12 pm
No I dont sell them. I am happy to help out and you can find all the info here https://trx850caferacer.com/2014/09/26/yamaha-xv750-wire-wheel-conversion/
October 18, 2016 at 6:57 pm
Will your subframe support a passenger or will I need to reinforce it for 2 up?
October 18, 2016 at 8:39 pm
Hi Bob this subframe is NOT designed to carry 2 people. To do this you need to have something engineered and approved by your local road traffic authorities. DO NOT put 2 people on one of our subframes.
November 15, 2016 at 3:52 pm
Will the seat frame kit fit the XV920R (chain drive model)
November 24, 2016 at 8:03 pm
sure will
December 20, 2016 at 12:19 pm
Bonjour j aimerai vous achetez la boucle arriere et le reservoir pour mon 750 virago .a combien les deux?merci
January 8, 2017 at 10:28 pm
Hi you can purchase these from our online store https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
February 26, 2017 at 1:41 am
Hi, I have a 1983 XV500 I’m trying to turn into a cafe racer. Do all of these parts fit on this style bike/ engine. I’m looking at the photos above and it looks like the same style bike. Please let me know if it is compatible, I’m really interested in this whole kit. Thanks.
February 27, 2017 at 3:14 am
I am unsure if this stuff fits the 500 I would like to get my hands on one but I dont think we got them here
March 17, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Is there anything I can check on the bike measurement wise to see if they’re compatible? I mean everything looks the same minus the engine size. I’m really interested in buying the set, this is the only thing holding me back. Let me know, Thank you!
March 28, 2017 at 7:08 am
sir what will be wheelbase this cafe racer? kindly pls.
April 5, 2017 at 2:49 am
The wheel base remains as standard.
April 24, 2017 at 4:08 pm
I have a 1982 Yamaha Xv-750 Virago, and i am looking for someone to build a custum seat and subframe, i have pictures of what i would like done if there is a way i can send them to you by email or text message i will. Need help thanks.
April 26, 2017 at 12:12 am
Please send your pics to trx850caferacer@live.com and I will let you know.
Cheers Ian
July 1, 2017 at 2:58 am
Hi I would like to buy the rear frame and the battery compartment. Please send me the bank details and I will transfer the sum. Greetings Christoph from Berlin 👋
July 2, 2017 at 9:58 pm
Hi Christoph, you can purchase our products from our online store https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
Regards Twig
August 27, 2017 at 6:13 pm
What would shipping be for a subframe, tank and battery pan be to to US?
August 27, 2017 at 6:16 pm
also, I assume that is AU dollars… I have never purchased internationally
August 27, 2017 at 9:38 pm
Yep all prices are in Australian dollars.
August 27, 2017 at 9:37 pm
Shipping would be approx $140AUD
November 1, 2017 at 10:29 pm
I would like to convert my 05 Yamaha XV250 Virago to a cafe racer style seat.
Do you offer something that would do this?
November 2, 2017 at 1:48 am
We don’t offer any parts for the 250 sorry
January 9, 2018 at 1:05 am
Hi, I am after the seat subframe and the battery box for my Xv750 frame. Are these products still available to purchase? Do you ship internationally (Australia)? Is the website live?
January 9, 2018 at 1:17 am
Hi Chris, Yep we ship worldwide and the products can be purchased through the on line store. https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
We are in Melbourne Australia
January 9, 2018 at 3:31 am
Oh wow, didn’t realise you were in Melbourne. That’s even better. Ill browse the website now. Cheers
February 2, 2018 at 2:57 am
I live in the USA and am looking for a subframe for a virago that will accept a flat brat style seat is this something you guys offer? Also read previous comments mentioning the rear to front wheel conversion do you know if these are still available? Thanks
February 2, 2018 at 3:21 am
wheel conversions can be purchased by emailing Matt Dunlavey racer6692@yahoo.com
Our subframe is made to suit the Motolanna V30 seats.
http://www.motolanna.com/ourshop/cat_427666-Seats.html
February 23, 2018 at 10:34 pm
Hi, do you a mount kit for a steel tank?
I have already bought a steel one before I found your web site. How does the tank fitting kit Work with the round bits?
Thanks craig
February 25, 2018 at 8:24 pm
Hi Craig,
Our tank fitting kit only works with our tank.
May 29, 2018 at 1:01 am
Hi my name is Aaron. I just got a 81 Virago and am looking into doing a cafe racer style bike. Looking at the seat bracket and battery box. Also had some questions about the headlight and tail light bracket. How does the tail light bracket attach and what does it look like? Does it have a place for a license plate as well? And is the headlight a conversion to a halogen bulb or Not?
May 29, 2018 at 11:14 pm
Hi Aaron, the taillight bracket is a generic bracket and woks best with a little modification and rivet or bolt to the subframe. this bracket has provisions for the licence plate as well as the rear indicators. you can see it on our online store.
https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/products/led-stop-tail-light-plate-indicator-mount?variant=11132375173
The headlight does have a halogen globe
September 18, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Thanks a lot! Would you have any recommendations for rearward controls. Kind of having a hard time finding any. It seems like with this seat they would be a lot better plus I am looking at a 2 into 1 exhaust rhat would require controls be moved back I believe. Thanks in advance.
July 18, 2018 at 11:11 am
Hi,
Would your tank mounting kit work on the xv750 stock fuel tank?
Thanks,
Theo
September 18, 2018 at 8:56 pm
Would you have any recommendations for rearward controls. Kind of having a hard time finding any. It seems like with this seat they would be a lot better plus I am looking at a 2 into 1 exhaust rhat would require controls be moved back I believe. Thanks in advance.
September 18, 2018 at 9:50 pm
Hi Aaron we supply these plates which will work with any universal rearsets cheers https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/products/xv750-rear-set-plates
October 28, 2019 at 1:13 am
Hi how much for subframe And box batteur virago and shipping canada ….
October 28, 2019 at 1:28 am
This would be $60-80AUD you can get an exact amount fro the online store https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/
January 18, 2020 at 12:46 am
How does the tank mounting kit work exactly?
I have a benelli style tank and I just need longer rubber tank bushings or something, just wondering if this can solve that problem.
January 20, 2020 at 12:34 am
Hi Conner, Our tank mount kit only suits our tank. We remove the rubbers an utilize the tube in the frame, then knock in the front mounts which then match up to our tank. This will not work with your tank. The Benelli tanks from India are quite difficult to mount, and the metal is of poor quality which make welding mounts to it difficult. This is why we ditched that idea and made our own Nylon tank, which also has more volume. Regards
Twig
March 16, 2021 at 5:49 am
Do you have a solution for mounting rearsets?
March 17, 2021 at 2:05 am
We make these plates to mount the rearsets to. https://twig-tt.myshopify.com/products/xv750-rear-set-plates
May 12, 2022 at 12:28 pm
hi! do you shipp the Air filter adaptor to Estonia?
Andri
May 13, 2022 at 12:11 am
Hi Anri yes we ship word wide