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Post by motorcyclegasket on Aug 13, 2008 21:45:21 GMT -5
Hello, and thanks for making such a killer site!
I know the other guy scored an awesome deal for 20$, But I was pretty stoked on my 350$ score.
A registered, street legal, strong running, slightly rusted, 1980 XT500.
Im totally addicted already! Would love to build into a reliable but trick streettracker/supermotard type of bike.
I will post some pics soon.
Thanks for the board, and all the help I'm sure you guys will share!!
Brock AKA "motorcyclegasket"
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Post by StewRoss on Aug 14, 2008 2:41:04 GMT -5
Hi Brock, Welcome to the site, well done a great deal. Look forward to seeing the pics. SR  |
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Post by motorcyclegasket on Aug 15, 2008 20:04:50 GMT -5
Hey SR...
Thanks for the warm welcome!
I will post a few pics in the next few days!
Awesome site,
Brock
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Post by G Man on Aug 15, 2008 20:59:08 GMT -5
WELCOME TO THE SR500 FORUM BROCK!Glad you found us! Great score on the XT for sure. I've been on the lookout for one the last few years with no success.  Looking forward to pics as well. Click here for the post on posting pics for beginners.Take care and talk to you soon, G Man
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Post by motorcyclegasket on Aug 17, 2008 20:07:19 GMT -5
Hello G-man.... Thanks for the welcome, and informative post! I will try and posta pic here in a minute. Also, I am not sure the exact rules on this, but here goes... Anyone interested in this bike, it is about 10 miles from my house. I have not talked to him, but just emailed him asking the price... If any of you buy it, I would be glad to pick it up and store it for a short while until you can ship it or help you ship it somehow?! Anyways, thanks again...... Heres the link losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/mcy/800748093.html |
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Post by motorcyclegasket on Aug 17, 2008 20:10:25 GMT -5
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Post by manxman on Aug 18, 2008 8:52:51 GMT -5
Welcome!! Good to have another left coaster!
dave
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Post by motorcyclegasket on Aug 19, 2008 13:25:39 GMT -5
Hello Dave, Thanks for the welcome! I took a ride this morning to check the surf! It was pretty flat... Here are a few pics.... I polished the tank, and repaired a small ding. I need to sand a bit more, then nice big sticker!! New shocks, 1 can of flat black, 1 can of gloss black.... and 1 can of gloss white for the fenders! tossed the air box! Needs a seat cover, and front end is slightly rusty... Anyways, she runs like a champ! Now its time to start buying parts to build a flattracker style SM..... Nice to meet all of you, Brock      |
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Post by StewRoss on Aug 19, 2008 15:38:16 GMT -5
Hi, I had one of those bikes...modified for serious off road fun...I reckon that that model tank looks great just in polished alloy! SR |
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Post by canucksr on Aug 19, 2008 17:47:18 GMT -5
Really nice bike...with a vintage Supertrapp. Welcome....Surfers in the background...just add 'Dick Dale' music.
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Post by motorcyclegasket on Aug 19, 2008 22:06:51 GMT -5
All of you guys are pretty cool! Thanks for the cool site, cool stories and comments! The break is Seaside reef... Border of Solana Beach & Cardiff I grew up around the corner... So now that I am addicted to this bike, I really would like to modify the whole bike. Engine, carb, front end, swing arm, suspension, and both brakes. Is there a specific XT forum you guys know about? I have searched this forum and found many informative posts. Just trying to make it easier on the pocket book and time. Would like to know about mainly bolt on stuff... Thanks again, Brock PS. I can get these shocks for 80.00$ + shipping if anyone wants some. Theres a guy on ebay selling the same ones for 118 + shipping... Let me know thesurfingplumber@gmail.comDoes anyone know what kind of front end this is?  |
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Post by badcat on Aug 19, 2008 22:29:03 GMT -5
looks like mid-90's YZ or WR USD front end to me.
i used a similar one - but shortening it was a LOT of work.....
ken in NZ
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Post by marlon on Aug 20, 2008 4:48:22 GMT -5
I showed that photo to a bloke at work and he recognised what forum it was from.
I'll have a word with him tomorrow and see if i can track down the original post with more info...
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Post by StewRoss on Aug 20, 2008 4:58:00 GMT -5
Here's Curly's XT from here...  The other bike is one of my SRs... SR |
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Post by curly001 on Aug 20, 2008 5:42:04 GMT -5
Brock welcome to the forum. That XT was built by Dave who runs the XT forum. He sold it to Cobra3570 and was destroyed along with others in his house fire. But after a year of work it is back better than ever. The forum address is www.yamaha-xt500.co.uk . It cost 10 pound to join.Well worth it. Any question don't be scared to ask. Nice looking thumper you've got there. My first piece of advise is get rid of the foam filter and buy a K&N filter. Why? If it back fires good by filter and bike. ( Stew thanks for putting the photo of my motard up.) Curly |
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