1976 Yamaha XT500C from Australia

Summary:

This would have to be the "Harley Davidson" of the trail bikes

Faults:

Front fork seals blew.

Blinker unit failed.

Throttle cable broke.

Clutch cable broke.

Rear fender rusted out.

General Comments:

The thumper is one of the best bikes ever built, and will go all day, every day.

Starts no problem and is very comfortable to ride with a low seat height for short people like me.

Has a great sound to it after removing the muffler.

Seems dated now compared to all the new bikes around, but the problems I have had with it are just age related, the motor has never been opened up.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st January, 2009