This bike just rolled in yesterday. It’s in pretty good shape, but the engine is locked up tight. Hopefully it can be freed up and started but either way this motor is getting torn down. Unfortunately TX’s are few and far between, because of this replacement parts (particularly internal engine parts) will be difficult to source. Progess will be posted here.
Hi Mo. I’ll be happy to answer any question you may have, but I’d rather not call if that’s alright.
Thanks,
-Evan
I have the exact smae bike, trying to resore it – pretty good shape but engine is completely seized – any suggestions?
Replyhello just got a 1975 yamaha seller said it is a tx 500 dont know. its been choped & raked theirs no plastic or emblems have title with vin any answers would help
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FatAndSassy – I’d be happy to answer your questions, but you didn’t ask any! Just match the look of your motor to the look of my motor and you’ll know right away. If it says Yamaha and it’s a DOHC twin cylinder from the 70’s, it is most likely a TX500.
Cheers!
-Evan
I have a 1974 TX 500 that is running with a small oil leak. anyone know of an engine that would be a replacement for the OEM engine?
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Evan, very nice site. My brother and I are starting on a 1973 Yamaha TX500, same blue as yours. We are looking for the flywheel puller for this motor. Any ideas/advice much appreciated.
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Hey, I'm Evan and this is one of my motorcycle sites. You can find more about me on my homepage, or visit me on Google Plus: +Evan Fell
I have owned nearly every make and model of vintage Japanese motorcycle as well Europeans and more modern bikes. I do everything from simple fixes to full restorations. I also travel by motorcycle and race off-road. This is a blog about my bikes.
