[1976 xs500 oil filter location]

wondering if anyone can tell me where the oil filter is located on a 1976 yamaha xs500. thanks.

Its on the left side of the bike. Take off the chain case cover and you'll find it.

[TX500 oil filter warning!]

I bought the same filters. The 3 I received are all different lengths, only one of them fit without some coaxing from a hammer.

[Weird Electrical Issue XS500]

I live in the US, and every Yamaha I've ever owned has a 3 position ignition that goes [Off-Accessory-Run] (left to right}. On these bikes, the middle position is Run?

[Weird Electrical Issue XS500]

I've been slowly working on my '75 XS500 project. I ran into some electrical strangeness yesterday. I repaired a break in a wire yesterday which was preventing anything from getting power. Now, with the key in the middle position the following accessories work: headlamp, all signals, neutral light, producing spark, the horn and starter make only the slightest noise to tell they are receiving some power. No tail light, no brake light and no gauge back-lighting. When I click the key to the full right position, only the head light, tail light and gauge back-lighting works.

Any theories?

[tx/xs500 oil filter lead]

Does anyone know if Yamaha uses the same parts for motorcycle and marine engines. Internet search for tx500 oil filter

#371-13440-09-00 turned up this My linkon best boat parts.com.

I don't know the answer to your question, but I am interested to know if its true. There is a guy on ebay that sells xs/xt500 filters for a "reasonable" price. This makes me assume that operable filters are still being manufactured for some application or another. Keep us informed.

[SV650 > R6]

Im looking at a rather nice R6, 2001, 15000 miles. Im upgrading from a Suzuki SV650S that ive been riding for 18 months. Has anyone else experienced a similar upgrade and what differences can i expect to find? I believe the 4cyl bikes are higher revving than a Vtwin, does it take much getting used to? Ive only ever ridden twins. Any input would be much appreciated, thanks.

While I haven't owned a V-Twin, (well I just bought a '75 XS500, but its not running yet) I have owned two R6's and an FZ1. I think the important factors to understand when comparing an SV with an R6 are the riding position and the torque curve. Clearly that SV has a more upright riding style, while the R6, as all super-sport bikes, has a more aggressive, forward-leaning position. The easiest solution is to sit on one at the dealership for several minutes, and try to imagine being on it for an hour or more. I think the more important feature is the engine, which provides the power band or torque curve. While I don't think there is anything to get used to, people do have their preferences to which they like more. I have no doubt you will have great fun with both motorcycles, but the experience is quite different between the two. You should certainly try to find a friend with an I-4 supersport and get a test ride.

[Yamaha FZ1 the cr@pest buy ever !]

I had a 2002 FZ1 that was 5 years old at the time, kept it for 2 years and about 10k miles, probably the most reliable bike I've ever owned. Sorry for your troubles.

[setting up a xs400 f with the air pod filters]

I have ordered pod filters for my XS500 because the stock air-box was missing when I bought the bike. I live in Denver at 5300 feet, is it possible the increased air from the pods will be counterbalanced by the reduced air density at altitude? Or will I likely need to re-jet as well?

[XS500 oil filter]

I picked up a Fram ph6607 filter, like what was shown in the last link by fatherg9, but I have not tried it yet. I will keep you posted. If this works, it will only be $5 for an oil filter.

I just tried screwing in the PH 6607 and it didn't work for me, the threads didn't match up. This might be because I have a '75 that requires the alternate filter type. Hopefully it works on yours.