A guy I met has a 1974 XS500 for sale in super clean condition for $500

[markjs]

The bike is a TX500, that's what I got. I was mistaken when I first posted, but the bike later became the XS500.

The one he is giving me has clearly been garaged all it's life, very little rust on it, chrome still shines.

Yes probably predecessor to all the DOHC machines of the 80s.

 

[Scorpio1963]

If you could take the top end and use it on our xs400`s I would one.Good luck with it Mark.I have already had my share of problems with engines that use a balance shaft.Were you able to find a manual for the bike?

 

[Scorpio1963]

I supposed your read up about all the problems this bike has?

 

[markjs]

Yep, took possesion today, pics to follow...

 

[markjs]

The new project...

 

[Scorpio1963]

Looks very nice Mark.I wish somebody would drop a nice bike in my lap.Not literaly my lap.

 

[markjs]

Oh man! Just went to find an ai filter for it and he said he is gonna have to call people next week. Parts for this thing are NOT gonna be easy to come by!

 

[Greasey Fingers]

cool I like it, especially the slightly upswept pipes

 

[MrYeats]

I'll give you twice what you paid for it!