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Wired1
16th November 2008, 18:52
It's on Tradme here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=191948455

Yamaha TT 500 G 1980
Matching engine and frame numbers 1T1-232498
This is the last of the TT500's made and has the alloy rear swing arm.
Note: actual mileage unknown, it is 28 years old.
Cold start video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP7NSt-tEMI

New exhaust header pipe.
Supertrapp muffler.
New throttle, clutch, brake, speedo and decompression cables.
New o-ring chain, front and back sprockets.
Later model speedo fitted.
New front brake pads.
New oil and oil filter, UNI air filter and crank case filter.
New points, condenser, plug and just had a tune up.
Uni air filter and crank case filter
Renthal bars and new scott grips
Custom built alloy bash plate, side covers and front number plate.

Front and rear tyres have about 50% tread or better left in them.
The gas tank has a few minor dents which I have tried to capture in the photos,


Starts easily and runs great. It should have a top end rebuild in the next year or two depending on how much riding you give it, but for now it starts and runs and is a lot of fun to ride. If you are looking at getting into VMX classic racing then this is the best bike to have.

I bought this as a restoration project but haven't had time with the other bikes I am also restoring and I am now looking for a road-registered DRZ400 or XR400 with electric start to satisfy my off-road needs.

I will assist with shipping where I can at my end and locals are encouraged to come and have a look at it - just give me a call.

To see the video just copy this address and paste it into your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP7NSt-tEMI

Wired1
7th December 2008, 14:15
Yeah well it's ... relisted

Dooly
7th December 2008, 14:53
I heard of a local guy my way recently paying 10k for one in NZ.
Neat bikes.

Wired1
13th December 2008, 07:53
Yes I'd be happy with a third of that.
Auction ends Monday 16th at 8:00pm :)