bearisdriving Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 So I picked up a 1978 xs500 on the super cheap, ready to get my hands dirty. After getting the engine off the frame, I am up to my eyes in it and think it would be best to just replace the engine (the top end is stuck and is looking to be pretty costly to get moving again). I've found an xs 500 parts bike for sale in the area, but its a 1975- and I'm not sure if they will match up. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 26, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 26, 2010 So I picked up a 1978 xs500 on the super cheap, ready to get my hands dirty. After getting the engine off the frame, I am up to my eyes in it and think it would be best to just replace the engine (the top end is stuck and is looking to be pretty costly to get moving again). I've found an xs 500 parts bike for sale in the area, but its a 1975- and I'm not sure if they will match up. Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!!! mounts should be fine, just the head was different 1 peice intead of 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearisdriving Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 thanks- I talked to the seller and he mis-posted, it is actually a '78. So hopefully between the two bikes I should be able to get one working. Haven't started a build log yet, need to find my camera battery, haha. I'll post a link once I get my act together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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