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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?

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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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