Just got a running 76 that has been repainted but I would like to put it back to it's original graphics. Yamaha sold the 500 with two different colors that year(black and brown) so, how can I find out what is the original color that my bike came from the factory?

Now now don' t b in such a rush... say hello

An intro would be nice mate, use the new members section please, as for finding the original colour try yamaha dealer

Apologies. I didn't know the proper protocol.

Yamaha dealers here in the US don't know anything about the old bikes.

go to this site: Look up the tank part number and ir should give you the colour options and codes. You may need to refer to the preface to get the colour codes. If they aren't there let me know as I have a Yamaha code book. (i'll need the exact year of manufacture and colour option)

LOL rex it would be a little more help if you include the web site address,you kinda missed that part.

I think he may mean these guys

http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs500c-19761977_model8589/partslist/