What makes a Yamaha XS 500C so good?
Yamaha recontoured the inlet tracts on the XS500C models into order to get the twin to pull with more determination from 3000 rpm, and the 500 Yamaha has always had large capacity air boxes and mufflers which squelch noise without strangling the engine.
Where are the valve clearances on a Yamaha xs500d?
Rather, the XS500D has cams that push down against follower-pads on fingers that pivot on spindles located beneath the cams. The fingers extend toward the center of the cylinder head, where the ends push the valves down. The fingers’ ends have screw adjusters and lock-nuts, so the valve clearances can be set in a jiffy.
Where are the adjustment screws on a Yamaha XS 500?
There is an offset between the follower’s working face and the adjustment screws, away from the pivot, which both increases the cam lift at the valves and places the screws out where they can be reached when the valve clearance is being set.
Is there a forum for Yamaha XS650 choppers?
All XS650 enthusiasts are welcome regardless of where you are from or whether you are into XS650 choppers, bobbers, cafe racers, trackers, or restorations. Enjoy the site! 2021 XS650 Calendars are in stock.
When was the last time you saw a Yamaha XS500?
1976 Yamaha XS500 DOHC Motorcycle!! When was the last time you saw one of these in original unmolested condition:????? ATTENTION PLEASE PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION INCLUDING TERMS AT BOTTOM BEFORE YOU BUY OR SEND AN OFFER. THANKS!! This bike was used regularly unitl 1999. It was put in a garage in 2000 and it was stored there until yesterday.
What kind of wheels does a Yamaha XS500 have?
Yamaha XS500 with clean title, ideal for restoration or as a daily rider. Bike runs strong, shifts smoothly and has very nice tires. Chrome wheels and fenders, a little rough on the front fender but overall looks good. Under 10,000 original miles on the bike.
Which is better Yamaha TX500 or Yamaha xs500c?
The simple two-stroke engines were smoother and more responsive, and lacked the herky-jerky power delivery of the DOHC twin. The TX500 became the XS500 in 1975, following Yamaha’s decision to drop the disastrous TX750 twin, and 1976 brought a makeover with the XS500C, with improved carburetion, heavier flywheels and less tranny lash.
What was the balance shaft on a Yamaha TX500?
Following in the footsteps of its big brother, the TX750, the TX500 twin used Yamaha’s “Omni-phase” balance shaft to quell the inevitable parallel twin buzzing.