jrhendryx Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 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?
Moderator drewpy Posted October 2, 2007 Moderator Posted October 2, 2007 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)
jrhendryx Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 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.
Moderator drewpy Posted October 4, 2007 Moderator Posted October 4, 2007 thanks, i will have to find that one. heres a link for you http://www.classicmechanics.com/
gpotony Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 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?
gpotony Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 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.
jrhendryx Posted November 13, 2007 Author Posted November 13, 2007 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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