fatherg9 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysnapper Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherg9 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 26, 2010 Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2010 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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