1979 "CLEAN" YAMAHA XT 500 XT500 VINTAGE THUMPER

1979 Yamaha XT

Price: US $810.00
Item location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Make: Yamaha
Model: XT
SubModel: 500
Type: Dual-Purpose
Year: 1979
Mileage: 16,117
Color: WHITE / ORANGE
Engine size: 500
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

Yamaha XT500, he 500cc single cylinder thumper that started it all. This bike is in great working order and pulls strong.

Current and valid CA registration good till August 2016, itle in hand.

See the bike running and moving:

https://youtu.be/TP3C_-_Vh20

https://youtu.be/SiaOWpWcau0

The engine runs and idles well. Occasionally it will smoke on startup, ypically after its been sitting. Starting / kicking can be quite challenging if you don't know these bikes, hen its been sitting, nd when the engine is hot. The new carb has a hot start button that helps. This particular model comes with the sight glass to see top dead center when kicking it over. It goes through all 5 gears well.

Most parts are original with a few exceptions and upgrades (new carb and supertrapp exhaust). The tank has no dents, he paint and decals are original and has a nice patina with small paint chips here and there (see photos for condition). The rear fender appears to also be original and shows age, ith a few dents, crapes, nd scratches. It has two small holes from where the previous owner bolted a fender pack to it (see photos). The front is an older aftermarket fender. The blinkers are all there but not all functioning, nd one rear blinker mount is cracked (see photos). It is missing the rear footpegs. The handlebar switches are original and work, lthough the horn button is missing.

Overall the bike is super clean and looks great considering its age and mileage. Misc. parts including filters, oints, tc., he original toolkit, anual, nd key are included in the sale.

recent work and parts include:

Valves, arb, nd timing were recently adjusted, ecent oil change, rand new yuasa battery, ecent air filter replacement.

  • rebuilt fork
  • rebuilt supertrapp
  • new Mikuni TM flat slide carb
  • new seals at carb/head location
  • new clutch cable
  • new throttle cable
  • new petcock
  • new grips
  • new brake lever
  • new front DOT 60/40 tire and tube
  • new battery
  • new rear DOT 60/40 tire and tube
  • new speedometer seals
  • new front brake shoes
I will assist with shipping.

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