1979 Yamaha XT

Description

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CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE SEE MY XT500 F START ON THE FIRST KICK!
Back on Ebay,  my excellent super nice unmolested specimen of the
classic '79 Yamaha XT500F.
All the hard mechanical work has been done. This bad ass bike currently has a little over
13,150 miles on the ODO
.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THIS BIKE:
Yamaha produced this 4-stroke enduro from 1976-1981. This was the bike that began the rich heritage for the next generation of reliable enduros. They are highly sought after bikes and values are climbing annually. A blast to ride as they are light and powerful.
Engine was rebuilt by Yamaha dealer at around 6000 miles.
Recently had the
cam chain replaced and fresh carb jetting
at Yoshi's Garage. They say a naturally aspirated bike like this needs to be re-jetted for high altitudes, but I ride it regularly in the San Gabriels at 6-8000ft altitudes with no discernible loss of power.
Comes with the original manuals I found up on EBay, Clymer Manual for Service & Repair and all receipts.
PRICE: The thing about classic vehicles is that, except for a very few rare ones, the seller usually breaks even or loses money, adding the original purchase price plus the time and cost of restoration. That is the case here. But I have enjoyed the journey!
You may find one for less, but you would have to dump a ton of cash and time into it to match this beauty.
Its ready to ride - or a great example for a next level frame-off restoration. It light enough to be towed with a hitch rack (I have one if you are interested).
Everything works perfectly (maybe the blue high beam indicator bulb is out on the gauge?), its runs just like new! Buy it now so you can just jump on and ride! I am in no hurry to sell,
so no lowball offers please!
All work done by top vintage cycle mechanics in CA and myself.
Recent work done in 2019/20/21:
-MAJOR ENGINE WORK: New cam chain, valves adjusted, new head gasket.
-New black on black rear shock absorbers shipped from Australia!
-UPGRADE: Kendo CNC twin oil feed line upgrade, keeps both valves lubed, cooler and less need for adjustment.
-REBUILT: Original Mikuni VM32SS carb rebuilt, new gaskets, needle, jetting, accelerator pump, carb diaphragms, intake manifold.
-REBUILT: Fork. new steerer bearings, fork seals, fork oil, new black rubber fork boots.
-New brake shoes front and rear.
-New Speedometer cable guide.
-New dual sport tires: IRC GP-One: 3.0 X 21" front, 4.10 X18" rear, +fresh tubes.
-New 6v AGM sealed battery.
-New Biltwell Black TPV Thruster hand grips.
-New rubber covers for clutch, brake and decompression release levers.
-New chrome kick starter lever.
-New Dakar headlight protector from Vintage Spoke.
-New mirrors.
-New OEM clutch lever.
-New black Yamaha seat cover freshly upholstered.
-Oil change and filter.
-New keys made.
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Windscreen not included (its my bro's).
-Nearly 00 in parts and labor!
This is a great durable dual-sport bike that will start on the first kick (if you know how to start a Yamaha THUMPER)!
As with any vintage vehicle, all sales are final so buyer should know what they are purchasing.
Engine type:
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power:
27.0
HP
(19.7
kW
)) @ 5900
RPM
Top speed:
132.0 km/h (82.0 mph)
Compression
:
9.0:1
Bore
x
stroke
:
87.0 x 84.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Valves
per cylinder:
2
Fuel control:
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling system:
Air
Gearbox:
5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive:
Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre:
3.25-21
Rear tyre:
4.00-18
Front brakes:
Expanding brake
Rear brakes:
Expanding brake
Physical measures and capacities
Wet weight (incl. oil, gas, etc):
155.0 kg (341.7 pounds)
Fuel capacity:
9.00 litres (2.38 gallons)