Yamaha xt500 cira 1980

[Magwa]

Well I've gone and tripped over a 1980 V reg historic class Yamaha xt500
It was a bike I'd always wanted in the 80s, but never got to own
Until NOW
Needs a bit of fettling, after coming out of storage
I'm going to have a little bit of FUN
Will I actually ride it
NO ( my balance is crap) at 70yrs with medical issues
But
I'll get it sorted and see what's about later

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

That look like that's fitted with a Supertrapp Steve ?

 

[Pete D]

Nice. Like you, I have always fancied one….

Enjoy!

PS. Good luck with starting it!!


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[Nice 'n' Fat]

PS. Good luck with starting it!!

It's a piece of piss

 

[Magwa]

That look like that's fitted with a Supertrapp Steve ?

I get it next week. I'm not even sure if it's 6v or 12v. Lol it's been a while

 

[Bubb]

It looks good….enjoy fettling it…
Hope you get to ride it at least once before you send it off to its next owner.

I always regret missing out on one years ago….. got to the address one hour too late, and it had already been sold.

 

[diplomaticdanny]

Had this gorgeous 250 25 years ago, bought it from a farm on a mountain in Wales and rode it home to Southampton, 6 hours is a lot easier on my GSA.

 

[scooter paul]

I bought one last year. I’ve owned many in the past. I’ve been fettling it over winter. I’ve just come back from a trail ride. I removed all the original lights and so on and fitted a TY trials light set I’d had squirreled away. Home made wiring loom. Lots of fun. Feel free to ask questions.
Ps I’m 73!

 

[Pete D]

It's a piece of piss

I now have visions of you jumping up and down Paul….


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[Number 6]

It's a piece of piss

I borrowed one of a mate for a few weeks in 1981. I eventually sheared off the kickstart shaft trying to start the bloody thing but when it was running the wheelies were tremendous.

 

[DrFarkoff]

I borrowed one of a mate for a few weeks in 1981. I eventually sheared off the kickstart shaft trying to start the bloody thing but when it was running the wheelies were tremendous.

That's what the white mark in the TDC window is for

 

[Bem]

That looks to be in good condition, so well done.
Assume you have a burly mate lined up to get it started...

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Kedo in Germany do an electric start conversion

 

[NeilDD]

Kedo in Germany do an electric start conversion

Also Grosset in France

 

[scooter paul]

Kedo in Germany do an electric start conversion

Rex’s Speed Shop in the UK are Kedo agents.

 

[Magwa]

That looks to be in good condition, so well done.
Assume you have a burly mate lined up to get it started...

Starting at 6feet 02 and size 11 boots i have no issues however as my sense of balance is so poor that need three wheels ( 7yrs of Parkinson's disease ) it's a bucket list bike. I'll sort it out and move it on I due course

 

[theoneandonly]

It's a piece of piss

once you have the knack.

 

[The Other PaulG]

That’s a lovely bike, keep us updated as you recommission it.

 

[ChasF]

Looks like a nice clean bike. I had one back in the eighties which I abused using it for trail riding. Starting was OK but as with any kick start only bike, you'll always stall it in a spot where it’s virtually impossible to kick it back to life!

 

[Magwa]

I'm considering buying A small trials sidecar......
Nothing to damage the frame of the bike
I'd the sell the Neval outfit on
Just a thought