Posted March 24, 201014 yr HI JUST BOUGHT A 1974 TX 500 IN NEED OF RESTORATION. LOOKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PART SUPPLIERS. HONEST, RELIABLE ,COMPETITIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE.WHO ARE YOU FOLKS USING?
March 25, 201014 yr I have a xs500b which is more or less the same as the TX. Best place I have found for good cheap parts is ebay usa also try http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-tx500-1973-1975_model8476/partslist/ Ebay germany have a good selection but are way over priced. What condition was it in when you got it?
March 26, 201014 yr Author THE CONDITION IS COMPLETE BUT UNUSED. LIKE SOME ONE DROVE IT HOME AND IT IN A SHED 10 YEARS AGO. I HAVEN'T GOT TO FAR INTO IT BUT IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOOD COMPRESSION BUT WHEN I DRAINED THE FUEL TANK IT SMELLED TERRIBLE. I'LL TRY TO GET SOME PICTURES AS I GET FURTHER INTO THE PROJECT.THANKS FOR THE REPLY
March 26, 201014 yr Moderator THE CONDITION IS COMPLETE BUT UNUSED. LIKE SOME ONE DROVE IT HOME AND IT IN A SHED 10 YEARS AGO. I HAVEN'T GOT TO FAR INTO IT BUT IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOOD COMPRESSION BUT WHEN I DRAINED THE FUEL TANK IT SMELLED TERRIBLE. I'LL TRY TO GET SOME PICTURES AS I GET FURTHER INTO THE PROJECT.THANKS FOR THE REPLY stop shouting please!!!
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