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Marque Remarks => Yamaha => Topic started by: frostype400 on August 14, 2011, 08:51:38 pm
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I am not a four stroke guy but this year I have aquired two four stroke 500's. ::) A 1982 XR500 and this 1980 XT500.
Just picked this up today has original mirrors in a bag I got with it and is all complete and nice nick the tank is very good too.
Are these very desirable I think I will keep it any way, thanks alot Michael. :)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/xt500g.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/DSC04156.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/DSC04155.jpg)
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/DSC04154.jpg)
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Nice one Michael, a very original old Thumper!
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Thanks Graeme, I was just checking out your rm125 love it.
This bike a mate of mine spotted and the guy rang me I sort of couldn't turn it down I am trying to save up to buy a Valiant Charger but when stuff like this comes along what can you do, thanks Michael. :)
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I am not sure on 1980 though the comp. plate says 11/80 so is it a 1980 model or 1981 I think it might be 81 any one know for sure?
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81 H
http://www.keynetonmcc.asn.au/muster_pages/serial_numbers.html
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Yes, it'd be an 81. I had an 80 and they were black with silver.
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I am not sure on 1980 though the comp. plate says 11/80 so is it a 1980 model or 1981 I think it might be 81 any one know for sure?
Gold rims 81..... dude export it to the UK or Germany they go freaking nuts over the XT. NZ its has to be yellow or orange TT.... Aussie who knows. Big difference between XT and TT in those years was alloy swing arm.
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Nice find Michael
I have one the same that is awaiting an engine rebuild and then I will get Classic Reg. for it to cruise the streets.
I think these models are learner compliant too which is another bonus.
Mine has a small dent in the tank and is missing the sidecovers but otherwise looks similar to yours in that they are mostly unmolested, just weathered a bit.
They are a bit of an acquired taste, but generally a good thing.
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Thanks for the comments guys the bike has done 61500km's I think when I get to it I will pull the motor and have it rebuilt apperantly it has been rebored and had new piston and rings but you can never be sure of that with out looking has very good comp though, thanks Michael.
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great score Michael
I remember the last time i rode one of those XT500's
i left stains in my pants
go figure ;D ;D ;D
cheers corey
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... I think when I get to it I will pull the motor and have it rebuilt apperantly it has been rebored and had new piston and rings but you can never be sure of that with out looking has very good comp though, thanks Michael.
as long as the engine dont consump or loss oil, compression is present and no unusual noises, just ride. It works! ;)
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... dude export it to the UK or Germany they go freaking nuts over the XT.
spot on. There is a huge XT/TT/SR-community in europe with many international meetings, races etc. Some like it shiny, others use them what they're build for.
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how much? are you selling or keeping
worms
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What about the XR Michael...any photos? Interested in selling?
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Gday Firko, the XR500 my mate gave me the same mate that is the original owner of my gt80 so I am going to keep it but if I ever consider selling I will let you know first.
Worms, the XT500 I don't need to sell so I probably won't.
Atleast I have the room now the xr500 I took for a spin the other day around the industrial estate it has some go it is still no PE400 but good fun.
Here are some shots of my xr500 I just need to get an original speedo and headlight for it.
(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/DSC04096.jpg)
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Michael, at the rate your going the shed will be full in no time ;D
Those big ole 4 bangers are great fun to ride and are real mono material.
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I know I want to buy a car next though I wasn't looking for the XT it came looking for me. ;)
I hope they are good for monos I can do them no worries on my mountain bike as long as I like but haven't mastered them on dirtbikes yet especially the pe400 I have nearly flipped it alot of times. ;)
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I know I want to buy a car next though I wasn't looking for the XT it came looking for me. ;)
Flick the XT mate, you will never bond with it. I had minter Charger years ago, 265 auto, not RT unfortunately, but even at the time fuel consumption was shocking. Bet the triple weber Hemi Special Six Pack can drink like a touring Maori Rugby team ;D ;D
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/valiant-265/305594_8783399n04_1971_valiant_charger_r-t_e38_ad.jpg)
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I know I want to buy a car next though I wasn't looking for the XT it came looking for me. ;)
I hope they are good for monos I can do them no worries on my mountain bike as long as I like but haven't mastered them on dirtbikes yet especially the pe400 I have nearly flipped it alot of times. ;)
if you want to learn to mono, you need a fourstoke.
as a 13 year old in late 70's in a play riding area in melb' burbs' i saw a bloke on a TT500 pulling mono's with his chick on the back, made a big impression on me.
even the 250's were good for mono's ;D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYiwhM23ycw
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I know I want to buy a car next though I wasn't looking for the XT it came looking for me. ;)
Flick the XT mate, you will never bond with it. I had minter Charger years ago, 265 auto, not RT unfortunately, but even at the time fuel consumption was shocking. Bet the triple weber Hemi Special Six Pack can drink like a touring Maori Rugby team ;D ;D
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/valiant-265/305594_8783399n04_1971_valiant_charger_r-t_e38_ad.jpg)
I used to have a CJ Charger, 265 manual.. Loved it, really loved it..
Fuel consumption on the manual wasn't too bad around town, but it was great on the open road.
75 litre tank, and I could do Canberra to Melbourn on one tank, sitting on 130km/h and overtaking at will...
miss that car... :'( :'( :'(
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oh, and keep the XT - ditch that red thing instead... ::)
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bugger the charger Frosty, get your self a VJ ute 8)
fit a 265, slip on some extractors, charger steel rims and enjoy the world of Val utes, crap brakes, built in understeer, and fuel consumption that will make you the favourite customer of EVERY servo in the Geelong area.
maybe even get your PE 400 to a Vinduro or two ;D :D
cheers
tony
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I'll just keep all my bikes for now until I figure out any that I want to get rid of if anything. ;)
My dads uncle had an e55 they would have been a weapon but I would buy one with any running gear the 318 was a good motor too.
I will get a charger just a matter of time there is one I can get for $5k but it has alot of rust and not the original motor which isn't great.
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When I think back to what Chargers I could have bought, sometimes I want to cry....
When I was living in Melbourne (late 80's, early 90's), I could have bought a very nice Magenta E38 for $7K, but couldn't raise the money... (the recession was just starting to hit Vic)
And every day, on the way to work I'd go past a very, very nice Lime Green Charger (with vinyl roof). One day I got out to have a look, and got talking to the owner. He was going to give it to his son, but the boy didn't want it. I had him convinced to sell it to me for $3500. Had the money and was a week from picking it up from the bloke when his son changed his mind. Bastard! I was a week away from owning a totally original E55 for $3.5K....
:'( :'(
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I will get a charger just a matter of time there is one I can get for $5k but it has alot of rust and not the original motor which isn't great.
Keep saving mate, get one with a good body and buggered motor rather than the other way round. Its a bit like building, non sense paying for a lot of bits you will replace or toss anyway.
The car I regret selling was SLR5000 .... it had buggered diff and at the time I got 8K and thought I had made out like a bandit. This was long ago when mint Charger was 5 grand.
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The car I regret selling was SLR5000 .... it had buggered diff and at the time I got 8K and thought I had made out like a bandit. This was long ago when mint Charger was 5 grand.
The one I regret selling was a CK Chrysler by Chrysler (the Statesman equivalent).
My Great Uncle had bought it from Chrysler Australia as an ex-company car (it was the Chrysler Australia General Managers car). When my Great Uncle died, my Grandfather got it to tow his caravan.
Eventually he sold the caravan so I bought it off him..
Baby poo brown, with a beige vinyl roof and fully optioned - literally every option available, it had, including a set of 5 Charger R/T mags...
the 360 V8 got 12mpg no matter what you did with it - around town, open road, towing a fully loaded car trailer - all 12mpg..
I eventually sold it in Canberra to fund my move to Melbourne. ('89?)
The guy that bought it turned up to look at it in a GTHO Falcon.
It was only years later that I discovered how rare it was. I was talking to a Chrysler fanatic and told him about it. He then informed me that the CK's only came with a 318. Mine had the 360 option on the compliance plate (I had a rubbing of it to show him back then).
Turns out that because it was the GM's company car, and he wanted a 360, it was the only factory fitted 360 CK to come off the production line...
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I own a charger shell.
Sitting in a wrecking yard out at St George.
Paid $100 and never went back. ::)
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I own a charger shell.
Sitting in a wrecking yard out at St George.
Paid $100 and never went back. ::)
Still think an Aussie built Charger is one up on the early Stangs, Vettes and other American sleds that are being imported by the ship full. But make mine a Mustard 318 with decent steering, oh and can I have a tacho where the needle doesn't flick about the dial in a demented fashion. ;D
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Found one in Barwon Heads a while ago hot mustard 265 4 speed and same thing was giving it to his son so couldn't get a hold of that one.
I love the coupes too.
I read this article I while ago I'd definetly swap him an xt anr xr for one charger. ;)
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/avocas-prince-valiant/story-e6frf7kx-1111116629463
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if you want to learn to mono, you need a fourstoke.
as a 13 year old in late 70's in a play riding area in melb' burbs' i saw a bloke on a TT500 pulling mono's with his chick on the back, made a big impression on me.
even the 250's were good for mono's ;D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYiwhM23ycw
When I was 15 I bought a TT500, I saw a bloke in DirtBike magazine pulling a one handed mono on a Ossa Phantom. I became the one handed wheelie king of my suburb. The chicks loved me. Their boyfriends wanted to punch me in the head.
Where in the Melb burbs was that?
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I have a tt500 rear wheel and brake plate if some one needs on.
I just bought a 98 husky wr360 to go riding on weekends now footy is finished. ;)
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Whats the condition of the tt500 wheel mainly the hub area and price thanks mick
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I will get you some photos and send you a pm, thanks Michael.