ramblerdrver Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Recently bought a nice looking 1974 Yamaha TX500, despite reading reports of problems with balance chain and head cracking, but price was rightand overal condition is good. After cleaning the carbs it now seems to be running well and the bike feels like it will make a nice, relaxed "cruiser" with it's upright riding position and aftermarket fairing. I want to enjoy it for daily riding, so my question concerns the balance shaft and chain. The bike has 12,000 miles on it. Does the chain need adjusting often? Or replaced (I have a NOS one from eBay)? Did Yamaha make improvements later that can still be found and installed? Any other "issues" that should be looked at? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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