Custom 1978 Yamaha XT500 Retro SuperMoto

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Custom 1978 Yamaha XT500 Retro SuperMoto

Post by Sandblaster » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:07 pm

This is another beautiful restoration by Rob at
http://www.huskyrestoration.com
Yes, Rob builds more then Husqvarna's :D

Custom 1978 Yamaha XT500 Retro SuperMoto
For Sale
Wheelbase three inch longer than stock @ 59"
Seat height two inches lower than stock @ 31"
XT500 engine
Megacycle performance cam
Titanium valve spring retainers
Steel braided dual rocker oil lines
Mikuni VM36 carb with modified jetting
K&N air filter
Power Dynamo Electronic ignition 12 Volt (No battery required)
Custom stainless exhaust with Megaphone silencer
XT500 Frame De-Rake
Texture powder coated frame
Frame de-tabing
Suzuki aluminum swing arm for extend 59" wheel base
Swing arm needle bearings
Custom made rear axle
Custom sprocket cover
Maximum Width 17" Excel rims front and rear
Stainless steel spokes
Michelin tires
Hammer Head shocks with Progressive springs
48mm YZ forks, shortened 4"
Billet triple tree top clamp
320mm front disc brake rotor with extended caliper
Modified XT foot pegs to modern
Hel custom front brake hydraulic line
Custom metallic gunmetal grey and black paint
Custom decals and pin stripes
100% new custom wiring
Stealth type LED turn signals, brake, and running lights
Handmade front aluminum fender and brackets
Digital speedometer with Tach
Domino throttle
Customized XT500 upholstered seat
Dual rear view mirrors with integrated front & rear LED turn signals
Original XT500 headlight update to 12v Halogen lamp
Vintage oil temperature gauge
MORE PHOTO’S SOON
XT500 SUPERMOTO 1.JPG
XT500 SUPERMOTO 1.JPG (579.84 KiB) Viewed 2706 times
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XT500 SUPERMOTO 2.JPG (633.69 KiB) Viewed 2706 times
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XT500 SUPERMOTO 3.JPG (14.33 KiB) Viewed 2706 times
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