Yamaki
Been Around the Block
So i stumbled upon this very cheap Xs500 and couldnt resist buying it.
The PO had to get an MOT on it but decided to let it sit in his shed for 10 yrs instead, hence the name for this build.
Got it for 87 dollars lol.
I owned one of these before and i liked the boxy design of it.
Heres a pic of my previous Xs500 which was inspired by Blitz Motorcycles
So here goes nothing i guess.
The tank is rusted pretty bad, going to try and get the worst gunk out and see if i got any pinholes.
The carbs will be taken apart and cleaned up.
New set of plugs, clean all electric connectors, connect a fresh battery.
I will get it running before doing anything else, if i cant i will sell it as it is or in parts for more than i spent.
Am i missing anything on my to do list so far?
I have one question regarding the engine oil, is it best to replace filter and oil before start or can i make it start, run her up to temperature, then drain, and refill/replace filter?
The PO had to get an MOT on it but decided to let it sit in his shed for 10 yrs instead, hence the name for this build.
Got it for 87 dollars lol.
I owned one of these before and i liked the boxy design of it.
Heres a pic of my previous Xs500 which was inspired by Blitz Motorcycles
So here goes nothing i guess.
The tank is rusted pretty bad, going to try and get the worst gunk out and see if i got any pinholes.
The carbs will be taken apart and cleaned up.
New set of plugs, clean all electric connectors, connect a fresh battery.
I will get it running before doing anything else, if i cant i will sell it as it is or in parts for more than i spent.
Am i missing anything on my to do list so far?
I have one question regarding the engine oil, is it best to replace filter and oil before start or can i make it start, run her up to temperature, then drain, and refill/replace filter?