How did you get that return spring to set in properly mine doesn’t seem to wanna stay in the hole and pops out a little bit when I test it with the kick start lever. Any idea or advice? I have a 99 yz250 I’m pretty sure they are relatively similar.
This spring better not come out of place. I’m hoping this clutch basket ensure that it cannot come out but seems like a part that can be upgraded. Everything else seems pretty stout but if that spring comes undone it can mash the gears unevenly causing catastrophic damage which I do not want
At 1:39 the part beside the nut. That’s goes after I put the clutches and clutch face back on right ? It doesn’t go in before I put clutches or clutch basket on right ?
I just inherited my dad's TT500. Probably the first bike I ever rode on, sitting on the tank as a toddler while my dad drove it around. Still in decent shape but I plan to give it a nice restoration.
@@motodrew295 I think Im gonna grab one for maybe an ok price its a 77 tt500 for $1300 , its been sitting for 10 years but it did run when stored ,a good carb clean and shed fire up and its in excellent cond ...looks like was ridden as tires got some wear and grips, but def NO rust,dents ,rips,cracks etc. looks original still,is this worth grabbing? What do these go for as I don't know prices on these vintage bikes ?thnx
nie video, how did you get access to ride up there, wheres the trailhead at? I always thought there was a good place to go in tri cities but cant ever find it
WOW...what a flashback! I had the 1979 TT500 and the 1981 XT500 back in the day, and I just relived it! Such a sweet time capsule! That tank is remarkable!!!
I think without a doubt it’s a new bike that has been started by the dealer which they should be, I guess the guy meant that it’s a new bike which it is.
That's my conclusion as well. It for sure has never seen dirt. Paint is all in tact on the contact points. Showroom condition for sure, but not straight from the crate.
I actually had a brand new 1977 the exact same color and it is and always will be the best motorcycle ever! I would love to find another one just like this one! My dad back in the day owned San Francisco Yamaha.
Nice though not all original, top triple tree, tank fuel fitting, swingarm/ rear brake & seat (way to thick), case protector @ sprocket. You can check oil with bike cold & off, there should be oil showing on dipstick. This ones brand new, not original ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A21mf-yrKGs.html not brand new, nor original ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-At59QTzvwl0.html
Back in 84', I had a choice between a 77' TT500, (yellow /w chrome tank), or a 82' YZ490, (yellow and black). I bought the TT500 as it was in better shape. Loved that bike as we spent 8 years together till my Girlfriend, at the time, convinced me to sell it. I sure miss that girl ... ...The TT500.
@@motodrew295 My fondest memory of the bike: One of my older brothers came to town to visit and wanted to ride my TT. I told him, "I will have to talk you thru how to start it." He just laughed at me and said, "I own motorcycles, You can not tell me anything different on how to start a bike", (which was his famous last words, as I stood to the side, waiting to catch the bike, as he did not know about the 'Decompression lever', as the bike kicked back and threw him over the handlebars which he then landed on his back.)
If you still have it, you should sell it to me, lol. Seriously though, if you have and are interested in selling it I would love the opportunity to buy it. I had this very year model and color when I was in high school. Been looking for one for a long time. Had to sell mine when I went into the US Navy.
What a beauty. I bought a TT500 new in 1978. Was one of the most fun bikes I've owned. That brings back great memories. Riding a KTM 950 Super Enduro and 1090R today but would love to have my TT500 back.
