WTF IS THIS YAMAHA TWIN??

[Rookie#1]

I picked this up today but have no idea what it is  i'm assuming its an xs of some variation but i really can't tell much more. The other details i can offer aside from pics is that it has no compliance tag and doesnt look to be removed (pre 75?) a kph speedo the gearbox holds 3lt of oil. Matching engine and frame no's: 371016729.

[JAP 454]

I'm pretty sure it's a TX 500
Foss

[ChrisACT]

Yamaha TX500 1973 - 1974

[JAP 454]

Yup, it is, here http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/yamaha-tx500.aspx
Foss

[Rookie#1]

I'm pretty sure it's a TX 500
Foss

Isnt this one of the bikes on that 10 worst jap bikes of all time list? 

[Curly3]

I think it is Rookie, my brother rode one in the 6 hour race in 73, not sure if they actually finished.

[JAP 454]

I'm pretty sure it's a TX 500
Foss

Isnt this one of the bikes on that 10 worst jap bikes of all time list? 

Yes, it was , but the TX 750 was much worse.
Foss

[Rookie#1]

  thanks guys, should i go back and throw it at the bloke now?   Surely someone will want it for its "patina"   its go loads of it!! I'll even throw in a whole heap of spare patina!!

[Curly3]

Thanks Foss, it was actually a 750 that Carlos rode and they were underwhelming.

[mick25]

Sounds like from the feed back it may be a good boat moring

[Rookie#1]

Sounds like from the feed back it may be a good boat moring

now it makes sense that it was stored in the bow of his Bertram!! 

[huskibul]

       Fair go mick ! ya gunna scare the shit out of every self respecting fish for miles droppin that thing in the piss  

[Graeme M]

Wasn't it the TX500 that cracked heads like crazy?

[mick25]

Sounds like from the feed back it may be a good boat moring

now it makes sense that it was stored in the bow of his Bertram!! 

      Fair go mick ! ya gunna scare the shit out of every self respecting fish for miles droppin that thing in the piss  

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[JAP 454]

Wasn't it the TX500 that cracked heads like crazy?

Got it in one, Graeme !!
Foss