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1980 Custom Built Motorcycles Yamaha on 2040-motos

US $47000
YearYear:1980 MileageMileage:12 ColorColor: Bronze
Location:

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):500 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Dual-Purpose For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Yamaha Yamaha description

<b>#4 1980 Yamaha XT500 by hgarage</b><br><br>

Heavily customized XT500. Modifications include:<br>

Modified CT175 gas tank<br>

Shaved and modified frame, double hoop in rear, additional brackets<br>

New bars and controls with Rizoma grips<br>

Dominator headlight - modified, Cree LED bulb<br>

Custom CNC/fabricated faceplate/headlight mount<br>

Rebuilt front forks<br>

Billet Oil cap - Motolana<br>

Backbone theme running front to back <br>

Custom split seat with high density race foam and upholstery by New Church Moto - matching handlebar pad with zipper<br>

Frenched in taillight from Low Brow Customs with Cree LED bulb<br>

Custom exhaust with SuperTrapp muffler and DEI exhaust wrap<br>

Custom mounting plate with interchangeable mounts for 1 gallon Rotopax fuel can or Kriega waterproof saddlebag (both included)<br>

Rear fender fabricated with electrical box and two lit aluminum push buttons for power and lights<br>

Rims painted<br>

New Progressive rear shocks<br>

Motor painted - high temp VHT<br>

Moose handguards<br>

38mm Mikuni carb with K&N filter<br>

Modified ATV crash bar<br>

Large aftermarket footpegs<br>

Aftermarket skid plate<br>

New TKC 80 DS tires - approximately 200 miles<br>

Custom aluminum badges for gas tank<br>

Custom fabricateded heelguards from aluminum tubing<br>

Lengthened kickstand<br>

Shaved steering lock<br><br>

There was a great deal of research, design and fabrication put into this bike. All told almost a year was spent to complete the build. It's been completely gone through, tested and tuned - starts first or second kick every time, shifts perfect and pulls through every gear. <br><br>

It has received a good deal of press and awards including:<br>

Rockerbox - Best in Show<br>

<a href="http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2014/07/14/80-yamaha-xt500-hgarage.html#.U8-59SgbTHh">Pipeburn</a><br>

<a href="https://rideapart.com/articles/bike-of-the-week-1980-yamaha-xt500">Ride Apart - Bike of the Week</a><br>

<a href="http://silodrome.com/yamaha-xt500-motorcycle/">Silodrome</a><br>

<a href="http://thebikeshed.cc/2014/11/14/scotts-tt500/">Bike Shed</a><br>

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.906979255992327.1073742537.312531012103824&type=1">Bike Shed - Ali's Top 14 of 2014</a><br>

<a href="http://riceburner.org/yamaha-xt500-by-h-garage/">Riceburner</a><br><br>

NOTE: This bike is located in Louisville, KY. However it is p[ossible to pick up at The Handbuilt Show in Austin the weekend of 4/8-10.

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