Hi new here just purchased 1983 XT550 for next to nothing bike runs great. I cant leave well enough alone. I would like to do the usual gearhead stuff, exhaust, carb, brakes etc. I need parts sources common mods etc. Thanks for any help Crash

Welcome crash, lots of expertise here

http://www.yamaha-xt500.com/phpBB/portal.php

...Paul

Welcome crash, lots of expertise here

http://www.yamaha-xt500.com/phpBB/portal.php

...Paul

Thanks Paul great site

Crash

Aye crasher" heres a XT parts shop on evil-bayMy link XT500s

to the forum Crash

Not sure where you reside but here's a site that helped me out loads with my 550.....MotoGrid