Presentation
This 1979 Yamaha XT 500 shows 1,600km since its restoration (26,500km before restoration) in 2019. The seller states that the bike is in excellent overall condition and has benefited from recent charges.
Aesthetically, the bike is in excellent condition. The paint in its grey color has only very few defects visible in the gallery. The headlights are in good condition, as well as all the body parts of the bike. The seller indicates that this XT 500 is free of corrosion. He also states that the bike is in its original configuration. The black imitation seat is in very good condition. The instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally.
The 499 cc single-cylinder engine developed 32 hp when it left the factory. The seller states that the mechanics work normally as does the 5-speed transmission. The engine was re-bored in 2019 (rating 0.25). During the restoration, the bike also benefited from :
- Painting of the frame
- Restom tank treatment
- New YSS shocks
- Replacement of all bearings
- Hardened fork (firmer springs)
- US model collector and silencer
- New levers and cables
- Electronic ignition
- Piston neuf
- Aligned and balanced crankshaft
- New connecting rod
The bike has its original stainless steel rims in very good condition with new Heindeneau tires with the same design as the original. The bike brakes normally. The seller reports no abnormal play in the cycle part. The fork, the swingarm and the chain are in very good condition.
The seller is a professional located in France in Paris (75) and accepts visits during the sale. The motorcycle will be sold with its French registration and its keys.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
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