Posted October 2, 200717 yr are the tx and the xs 500 basically the same bike, except sold in different markets? i found this tx500 engine on ebay....... and i have an xs500b. think its worth it? it has the same engine model stamp (371) so i assume that it is the same engine. any thoughts?
October 2, 200717 yr Moderator are the tx and the xs 500 basically the same bike, except sold in different markets? i found this tx500 engine on ebay....... and i have an xs500b. think its worth it? it has the same engine model stamp (371) so i assume that it is the same engine. any thoughts? the tx engine had a few teething problems which was "mainly" addressed when they renamed it the xs, so the engine mounts should be the same. motorcycle mechanics has a feature in this months edition which would be worth you buying.(either electronically or mail order)
October 2, 200717 yr Author the tx engine had a few teething problems which was "mainly" addressed when they renamed it the xs, so the engine mounts should be the same. motorcycle mechanics has a feature in this months edition which would be worth you buying.(either electronically or mail order) thanks, i will have to find that one.
October 4, 200717 yr Moderator thanks, i will have to find that one. heres a link for you http://www.classicmechanics.com/
November 13, 200717 yr are the tx and the xs 500 basically the same bike, except sold in different markets? i found this tx500 engine on ebay....... and i have an xs500b. think its worth it? it has the same engine model stamp (371) so i assume that it is the same engine. any thoughts?
November 13, 200717 yr are the tx and the xs 500 basically the same bike, except sold in different markets? i found this tx500 engine on ebay....... and i have an xs500b. think its worth it? it has the same engine model stamp (371) so i assume that it is the same engine. any thoughts? Yes it is the same engine in the TX and the XSb, the XSc (the one with the shit styling) has a modified one piece head but will also still fit into yours.
November 13, 200717 yr Author Yes it is the same engine in the TX and the XSb, the XSc (the one with the shit styling) has a modified one piece head but will also still fit into yours. i know, the styling on the c,d, and e were garbage. that blocky tank, the solid wheels..... ugh. the bike is already heavy, it doesnt have to look that way too!
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