78Excess

congrats I hope it starts once you get the key. I have a 78 XS500 (my first bike) and its been a fun to learn on, pretty easy to rip apart/reassemble.

Im mostly a car guy but was able to obtain my dad's 1978 Yamaha XS500, he bought it brand new and it only has 10k on it. It has been sitting but i was able to get it running a few summers ago. The alternator needs replacement but from what I've read the electrical system on this bike was a weak point (which is why they stopped making it after a few years). Was able to get the carbs cleaned yesterday, pilot jets are clean, idle is back to normal. Other than a mouse living in the exhaust I didn't have too many issues once I got it running. Joined to learn more about the bike and browse the for sale section : ) Will an alternator from a TX500 work for my XS500?