1980 Yamaha XT500 #4 by H Garage

#4 1980 Yamaha XT500 by hgarage
Heavily customized XT500. Modifications include:
Modified CT175 gas tank
Shaved and modified frame, ouble hoop in rear, dditional brackets
New bars and controls with Rizoma grips
Dominator headlight - modified, ree LED bulb
Custom CNC/fabricated faceplate/headlight mount
Rebuilt front forks
Billet Oil cap - Motolana
Backbone theme running front to back 
Custom split seat with high density race foam and upholstery by New Church Moto - matching handlebar pad with zipper
Frenched in taillight from Low Brow Customs with Cree LED bulb
Custom exhaust with SuperTrapp muffler and DEI exhaust wrap
Custom mounting plate with interchangeable mounts for 1 gallon Rotopax fuel can or Kriega waterproof saddlebag (both included)
Rear fender fabricated with electrical box and two lit aluminum push buttons for power and lights
Rims painted
New Progressive rear shocks
Motor painted - high temp VHT
Moose handguards
38mm Mikuni carb with K&N filter
Modified ATV crash bar
Large aftermarket footpegs
Aftermarket skid plate
New TKC 80 DS tires - approximately 200 miles
Custom aluminum badges for gas tank
Custom fabricateded heelguards from aluminum tubing
Lengthened kickstand
Shaved steering lock
There was a great deal of research, esign and fabrication put into this bike. All told almost a year was spent to complete the build. It's been completely gone through, ested and tuned - starts first or second kick every time, hifts perfect and pulls through every gear. 
It has received a good deal of press and awards including:
Rockerbox - Best in Show
Pipeburn
Ride Apart - Bike of the Week
Silodrome
Bike Shed
Bike Shed - Ali's Top 14 of 2014
Riceburner
NOTE: This bike is located in Louisville, Y. However it is p[ossible to pick up at The Handbuilt Show in Austin the weekend of 4/8-10.

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