1978 Yamaha Xt500 Vintage Old School Enduro On/off Road Thumper on 2040-motos

Yamaha XT description

- Adult-owned
- Clear title
- Currently licensed
- 7400 miles
- Fresh tires, chain & sprockets
- Fresh graphics
- Fresh fork seals
- Fresh battery

- Engine recently overhauled by Yamaha dealer  

A ready-to-ride example of the legendary Yamaha XT500 thumper. It's dependable and fast -- and feels light and nimble, almost like a 250. Manual decompression lever makes for easy, one-kick (two at the most!) starting. 

Not  a show bike, but pretty darn nice for a 35-year-old machine. No major dents, scratches or rust.  All the electricals work, except the neutral indicator light.  Pumper-type carb gives instant throttle response.

The tank is the steel type from earlier model -- no big dents, and clean on the inside. The seat cover isn't original, but it's a high-quality upholstery job with no tears.

The local Yamaha dealer went through the engine about a year ago and replaced the cam, exhaust valve and rings (piston and crank were good). They also installed a kit to reroute/improve the oil supply to the head. This engine is strong and good to go -- it won't need any more work.

This is a great bike for riding gravel roads, or around town -- the trials-type tires work fine for both.  This bike is comfortable and user-friendly -- the seat height and center of gravity are low compared to modern on/off road bikes.

A real "blast from the past" -- you'll feel like a teenager again!

Local pickup, or buyer arranges shipping.