Posted October 27, 201212 yr Just thought i would post a few pics of my latest resto , my 77 TT500. Its took some time and now needs registering, after that i have just got to wait for the better weather. Im on with the next XT which will be something a little special. TTB
October 27, 201212 yr Moderator It's always a pleasure to see your trail bike restos Mark...another stunner there
October 27, 201212 yr Mark" what a job you make, i like the XT500C, coz its the first one i saw in 1977, my mate bought it him being 17, we wern"t able to start it, he eventualy did, that was the non sight glass model, i bought an XT at stafford for another mate , , that was the first time i rode one,[ last friday] there torquee motors, Some day am gonna have one,
October 27, 201212 yr Moderator nice job Mark. resto pikkies would be good too. we like to see progress/how to's etc
October 28, 201212 yr Author I will update on the next resto which is my lads XT250 , had a bit of fun stripping it down and the intention is to put it back together and do the Youtube movie in reverse. TTB
October 28, 201212 yr Great job there mate. My pal had one and another had the sr500. I had the chance to pick one up a while back. Wish I had, as I'm trying to talk my boy into going down that route on his restricted licence
October 28, 201212 yr Author Great job there mate. My pal had one and another had the sr500. I had the chance to pick one up a while back. Wish I had, as I'm trying to talk my boy into going down that route on his restricted licence The XT250 is a cracking bike I had one many years ago and my lad loves his, Get a good one and there great fun and reliable, Also starting to go up in value. TTB
October 29, 201212 yr Moderator Cracker of a TT there Mark! .......Nice Work as usual. That 250's gonna be a SweetHeart
October 29, 201212 yr Author Cracker of a TT there Mark! .......Nice Work as usual. That 250's gonna be a SweetHeart Hi Yamahead and thanks chaps for the good feedback. I will start a new topic when i get the frame back. TTB
June 12, 20159 yr Author fantastic bikes, great work fella, is there a resto thread on here of your bike ? Hi Yes there is this one first as its an old resto now and well run in. http://www.xt500.co/arizona-dog-t2511.html I have also finished these 2 as well. http://www.xt500.co/tommy-s-tt500-t657.html http://www.xt500.co/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=2103&hilit=dakar%20bike Good reading. TTB
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