I brought the same model XT500D brand new in 1977. I was a first year apprentice Plumber back then and rode the XT everywhere and in all weather conditions as I didn’t own a car. Wish I still had it.
Love the look of the xt ,my first bike was the xl 250s my mate bought the xt 250 same time they where great bikes but the 500 xt was always a bike I wish I had had at sometime. But too pricey nowadays I think .👍👍
Back in the day . I had a IT 175 enduro , 2 of my m8s had xt500s . Wow I wished I'd had a xt, they could go every where no problems with that torque. Yamaha still making the SR 400 . Wished they made a XT400.
I have a Ginger Brown 77 too, I imported it from Iowa, 1 owner 5000 miles....hate the colour but loath to change it because the bikes so original!!!....
I had an XT 500 as well as aTT 'for some reason it didn't have the power of my TT ' it seemed to have decent compression judging by the kickstarter ' but it drank oil even though there was no smoke from the exhaust . I didn't know as much about motors back then ' so I sold it 'if it was now I'd fix it.
Yeah the TT,s are a bit quicker, mainly just from the weight difference though they're tuned a bit better too as they didnt have to comply so much with emissions stuff.
@@edwards0matic I think my XT was probably low on compression 'or had an issue with valve sealing . Are the TT's 's lighter because of the frame steel?
I had that exact same model / colour XT500 D as my first road registered bike back in 1977.
I loved that bike and wish I still had it.
I brought the same model XT500D brand new in 1977. I was a first year apprentice Plumber back then and rode the XT everywhere and in all weather conditions as I didn’t own a car.
Wish I still had it.
I had a 1979 XT when I lived in Utah...Wish I still had it. A great bike!
That sounds like a perfectly set up XT500, reminds me of my old one
Cheers Dean, yeah think I got it as good as I could have.
Love the look of the xt ,my first bike was the xl 250s my mate bought the xt 250 same time they where great bikes but the 500 xt was always a bike I wish I had had at sometime. But too pricey nowadays I think .👍👍
Yeah good XT500's go for crazy money but you see the odd 'project' that is reasonably priced.
Beautiful bike that’s a keeper
Sweat..my first tumpr was a 77 rode it all year..great machines
Thats a beauty mate. seen the add and it looks like its worth every penny..
Cheers Tony, yeah especially when someone's asking 6 grand-ish more for one that's arguably worse 😂
@@edwards0matic for sure mate theres some shiters about,
Back in the day . I had a IT 175 enduro , 2 of my m8s had xt500s . Wow I wished I'd had a xt, they could go every where no problems with that torque. Yamaha still making the SR 400 . Wished they made a XT400.
Beautiful bike. Mine is a US import and the hideous ginger brown. But I still love it.
I have a Ginger Brown 77 too, I imported it from Iowa, 1 owner 5000 miles....hate the colour but loath to change it because the bikes so original!!!....
Very nice I have the same one
Them. So I had. Lived so. By rockys. Looks friend.. And wished still I have it
Very nice
Cheers Tony
I’m not entirely sure but I think that’s my old bike, has it still git the original tool kit? And 7 grade stainless rear spokes?
Don't think it is Billy, I imported this from Canada .. spokes / rims are original Excel Takasago.
XT500 so much more durable then any Honda xr then or now.
Hmm, the early twin shock bikes I agree i'd give a nod to the Yam's but after they all went to monoshock I prefer an XR myself.
I had an XT 500 as well as aTT 'for some reason it didn't have the power of my TT ' it seemed to have decent compression judging by the kickstarter ' but it drank oil even though there was no smoke from the exhaust . I didn't know as much about motors back then ' so I sold it 'if it was now I'd fix it.
Yeah the TT,s are a bit quicker, mainly just from the weight difference though they're tuned a bit better too as they didnt have to comply so much with emissions stuff.
@@edwards0matic I think my XT was probably low on compression 'or had an issue with valve sealing . Are the TT's 's lighter because of the frame steel?
Nice bike!!
Why dont you use the decompression lever?
Cheers - I like to feel the piston lock up so I know that I'm exactly on top dead centre before giving it a kick.
Don't break your leg...
No problem with the right technique
@@edwards0matic Best sounding bike ever!