1980 Yamaha TT 500 restoration

Yamaha XT 500 discussion forum:


1980 Yamaha TT 500 restoration

1980 Yamaha TT 500 restoration 
Bob Watkins said 2006-02-12 00:53 
 
My uncle from Missouri gave me a Yamaha 500 about two years ago. He died in March 05 and I told him I would restore the bike. It sat in the woods for about 15-20 years and hadn´t been ran. He said the timing was off but now after a closer look I need to get new cables, tires, etc, etc. Now that I´m 16 and working construction steadily, my goal is to save money for the resto this summer. I´ve been riding motorcycles since I was 8 (first bike was a Yamaha so I´m partial to them). To the point, any hints to get started? I have a breakdown manual of the bike and from looking at it, all the parts. This is my first restoration of any kind of bike. My plan is to break the bike down and paint the frame, the whole nine yards. Any replies would be appreciated.
Bob 
 
<<Previous          Answer          Discussion overview          Report spam          Next>>

Comments, questions and answersEnter a comment or answer to this message

You can post your question, answer or comment as a guest. Or enter your e-mail to join the forum and get notifcations of new messages.

 
Title 		 
Signature
Optional e-mail
Enter your e-mail to join the forum and get notification of answers and new messages. You can unsubscribe with a single click. Bikez does not display, sell or misuse e-mail addresses.
Message text

Describe technical issues in detail to get quality answers. You can offer or request second-hand parts and equipment as a privat person. Bikez reserves the right to remove any improper or commercial content.
Accept that we store and display the message.