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Discussion topics for Yamaha XT 500 motorcycles:

Mr (By Stam, 2022-11-06)
XT 500 with monoshock ? (By Vandame, 2020-10-22)
Idle (By Cr69777, 2019-05-28)
Gold Star (By Rideit, 2018-04-05)
Glynne Lewis (By GKL, 2017-10-06)
Conversion (By D.mad, 2017-08-09)
1981 xt500 (By David R, 2016-10-01)
new to the game (By Sideways, 2015-02-22)
synthetic or regular oil (By Dadman walking, 2014-09-24)
nouvelle XT 500 (By rocambol, 2013-12-02)
Gold master (By rayzorl1, 2013-09-27)
1978 500 enduro (By joel, 2013-06-11)
1977 xt500 clutch problem 06/24 (By David Moroney, 2012-06-25)
Jakes (By Jacques, 2012-02-14)
xt500 (By paul thomas, 2011-11-03)
handlebar switch (By parker, 2011-06-19)
Oil leaks and other engine problems! (By Mark, 2011-05-06)
78xt500e (By ron, 2011-04-22)
value of 78 xt500e (By ron, 2011-04-18)
- RE: value of 78 xt500e (By MR, 2017-03-29)
Mr Nick Dyer (By Nickd, 2011-02-02)
XT500 1976 won´t go into 2nd gear (By Henry, 2011-01-22)
Ride OR Die (By R.O.D, 2010-12-25)
oil line mod (By bill932, 2010-12-15)
- RE: oil line mod (By pat, 2013-11-05)
X T 500 mr Alex (By logman, 2010-11-15)
Mr (By Alex, 2010-11-15)
Intermitent compression? STUMPED (By Me, 2010-09-26)
oil? what´s best for a 1975 Yamaha XT500 (By adam, 2010-06-17)
Need Help (By Doug Smart, 2010-06-08)
stumped (By D Scott, 2010-05-18)
serioal # (By james riggs, 2010-04-29)
1981 XT500 ignition (By Mike Fulk, 2010-02-09)
1976 XT500 (By GStry, 2009-09-03)
1979 XT500 (By Michel, 2009-07-28)
Timing (By JBonazza, 2009-04-07)
xt 500 (By norrwester, 2009-03-26)
1977 xt500 (By glenn ranger, 2009-02-21)
sami (By padre, 2008-09-18)
padre (By padre, 2008-09-18)
xt 500 compression loss (By mofo, 2008-09-09)
- RE: xt 500 compression loss (By Mike, 2008-09-10)
george (By mofo, 2008-09-09)
81 xt 500H CDI (By ktmbrandon, 2008-08-26)
- RE: 81 xt 500H CDI (By Jay Lockard, 2009-07-08)
Resistor for Headlight and Taillight/brake light (By sobeshog, 2008-05-10)
1981 XT 500H Specs (By JOHN, 2008-02-23)
- RE: 1981 XT 500H Specs (By Wrancho, 2012-08-12)
moto xt (By pablo, 2008-02-18)
Need help to get her running (By Bill, 2007-12-25)
vernon hay (By veehay@telkomsan, 2007-08-12)
- RE: vernon hay (By John, 2008-02-23)
What Fuel (By Paul, 2007-07-06)
how to? (By matt, 2007-07-03)
Help (By Chris Rector, 2007-06-21)
luv em (By easy, 2007-06-14)
- RE: luv em (By veehay@telkomsan, 2007-08-12)
Yamaha XT 500 Resale value (By Jake, 2007-05-26)
- RE: Yamaha XT 500 Resale value (By Mike, 2008-09-09)
tom (By tom, 2007-03-13)
Any XT500 Are they reliable? Whats a 79 with 5800 Km worth? (By Bushman, 2006-10-15)
yamahaguy500 (By Team Squid, 2006-07-23)
no spark (By kranky, 2006-07-22)
78 XT500 Price when new (By Brian, 2006-07-22)
rick (By rick, 2006-06-19)
cant shift into gear (By brad, 2006-05-23)
valvulas de motor ruidosas (By flaminio reyes, 2006-05-13)
wanted (By aage michaelsen, 2006-02-13)
- RE: wanted (By Rbevan, 2008-04-19)
1980 Yamaha TT 500 restoration (By Bob Watkins, 2006-02-12)
- RE: 1980 Yamaha TT 500 restoration (By vee, 2007-08-12)
carb problems (By steven, 2006-02-03)
xt500 performance and reliability (By ash69, 2006-01-19)
- RE: xt500 performance and reliability (By Wrancho, 2012-08-12)
justin (By 1979 xt 50, 2005-09-09)
justin (By 1979 xt 50, 2005-09-09)
1979 xt 500 (By minnesota, 2005-09-09)
1978 Yamaha 500 (By Steve Mixer, 2005-08-01)
Guest (By Steve Mixer, 2005-07-31)
help (By bevan, 2005-06-01)
- Parts for XT/TT500´s (By captbruce, 2005-07-20)
  - RE: Parts for XT/TT500´s (By Jim, 2006-06-06)
Trevor (By Trey, 2005-05-27)
- RE: Trevor (By steve, 2006-09-14)
- RE: Trevor (By matt, 2007-07-03)
Captbruce (By Captbruce, 2005-05-25)
- RE: Captbruce (By Bushman, 2006-10-15)
consejos sobre yamaha xt500 y novedades mecanicas tecnologicas (By danilo ruiz, 2005-02-17)
1979 xt 500 (By Jake, 2005-02-03)
- RE: 1979 xt 500 (By Whammo, 2006-07-04)
- RE: 1979 xt 500 (By Mike, 2008-09-09)
- RE: 1979 xt 500 (By scott mickleber, 2009-10-15)
XT 500 Specification (By emil, 2004-12-03)
- RE: XT 500 Specification (By hugh, 2005-04-09)
bryan (A.S.E. certified auto tech) (By Bryan smith, 2004-08-11)
- RE: bryan (A.S.E. certified auto tech) (By Hugh, 2005-03-15)
1981 XT500 H MODEL WITH GOLD RIMS (By BRUMBY, 2004-07-19)
- RE: 1981 XT500 H MODEL WITH GOLD RIMS (By Ronald Colijn, 2014-06-03)
Chris Barns (By Chris 78 xt, 2004-07-07)
What Years (By michaelr@cashand, 2004-05-14)
RE: Comment (By NN, 2004-02-22)
- RE: (By Hugh, 2005-03-15)
- RE: (By bill adkins, 2009-03-31)
Parts for my XT 500 (By NN, 2003-07-31)
- RE: Parts for my XT 500 (By fletcherwells@aol.com, 2003-09-09)
- RE: Parts for my XT 500 (By adrian, 2005-11-28)
Tank Stickers (By NN, 2003-07-15)
- RE: Tank Stickers (By Dr. Karl Jähn, 2005-04-12)
78 XT 500 (By gavin, 2003-06-23)
yamaha xt 500 1978 (By NN, 2003-05-31)
Comment (By NN, 2003-05-01)
Comment (By NN, 2003-03-01)
77´ XT-500 (By Al Davis, 2003-03-01)
- RE: 77´ XT-500 (By d scott, 2010-05-18)
1978 XT-500 (By Al Davis, 2003-03-01)
- RE: 1978 XT-500 (By ron, 2011-04-18)
RE: Comment (By NN, 2003-03-01)
- RE: watch all original xt`s (By Dr. Karl Jähn, 2005-04-12)
Oscar Paredes B. (By XT 500, 2002-12-24)
need help (By NN, 2002-10-20)
- RE: need help (By NN, 2003-09-09)
- RE: need help (By Robert, 2007-06-01)
- RE: need help (By dugtig_24@yahoo., 2007-06-05)
remodeling xt500 (By NN, 2002-10-18)
- RE: remodeling xt500 (By NN, 2003-09-09)
- RE: remodeling xt500 (By Lyle Lockhart, 2006-09-09)
- RE: remodeling xt500 (By randall, 2010-11-11)
1978 Yam XT 500 (By NN, 2002-08-01)
picture (By NN, 2002-04-20)
- RE: picture (By NN, 2003-03-01)
  - RE: picture (By NN, 2003-05-16)
- RE: picture (By yammerhead51, 2015-07-31)
RE: Comment (By NN, 2002-03-18)
- RE: Cost (By NN, 2002-04-20)
  - RE: Cost (By NN, 2003-10-30)
yamaha 500 enduro (By NN, 2002-02-13)
- RE: yamaha 500 enduro (By fundud, 2007-03-10)
- RE: yamaha 500 enduro (By Paul, 2007-07-04)
wrong model (By NN, 2001-11-27)
- RE: wrong model (By NN, 2003-03-01)
  - RE: wrong model (By NN, 2003-05-24)
1980 xt 500g (By Chad Caldwell, 2001-09-05)

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Discussion forums for individual Yamaha XT 500 motorcycles:

1990 Yamaha XT 500 S (Allround, 499 ccm)
1990 Yamaha XT 500 (Trial, 499 ccm)
1989 Yamaha XT 500 S (Unspecified category, 499 ccm)
1989 Yamaha XT 500 (Allround, 499 ccm)
1988 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1987 Yamaha XT 500 (Allround, 499 ccm)
1986 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1985 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1984 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)

1983 Yamaha XT 500 (Classic, 499 ccm)
1982 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1981 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1980 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1979 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1978 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1977 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)
1976 Yamaha XT 500 (Enduro/offroad, 499 ccm)

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