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1978 Yamaha Tt500 on 2040-motos

US $33000
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:12
Location:

Los Gatos, California, United States

Los Gatos, California, United States
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Yamaha TT500 description

For sale is a nice vintage Kenny Roberts Framed Yamaha TT500 flat dirt racing bike.
  • As you might expect this is a rare bike with a frame serial number of 5.  KR TT 05 is the serial number on the frame.  Not many made by the famous flat track and road racer Kenny Roberts.
  • I think the motor is about 1978.  I'll check the serial number in the nex few days to make sure.
  • This chassis was raced with success by Jody Lary in the Northeast.
  • The motor is my backup TT500 race motor and starts easily, runs great and shifts as it should.
  • Race as it is or restore it for a one of a kind vintage flat track bike.
  • Ceriani triple trees.
  • Marzocchi forks.
  • Quick change rear wheel.
  • Spool front wheel
  • Tires have enough tread left for a number of races.
  • I think the rear shocks are Progressive.
  • New clutch and throttle cable.
  • Gremica master cylinder and rear caliper.
  • Seat/tank/pad are nice but not perfect.  Tank has no leaks but around the gas cap it must have been repaired over its life.
  • Very original.
  • I'd say it is a 9 or 9.5 on a 10 scale.  Of course that is my subjective opinion.
  • Engine Number xxx (will get in the next day or two).
  • $250 due by paypal upon successful auction end with the balance to be paid by cash, wire xfer or cashiers check within 7 days of the auctions end.
  • Sold on a Bill of Sale as race bikes don't have a title. 
  • Video of the bike running at https://youtu.be/iR4LUciAE4A
  • Check out my feedback.
  • Will work with your shipper or possible west coast delivery for a nominal fee (gas & expenses).

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