1980 Yamaha XT500 - #4 by Hgarage

#4 1980 Yamaha XT500 by hgarage Heavily customized XT500. Modifications include: Modified CT175 gas tank Shaved and modified frame. double hoop in rear. additional brackets New bars and controls with Rizoma grips Dominator headlight - modified. Cree LED bulb Custom CNC/fabricated faceplate/headlight mount Rebuilt front forks Billet Oil cap - Motolana Backbone theme running front to back Custom split seat with high density race foam and upholstery by New Church Moto - matching handlebar pad with zipper Frenched in taillight from Low Brow Customs with Cree LED bulb Custom exhaust with SuperTrapp muffler and DEI exhaust wrap Custom mounting plate with interchangeable mounts for 1 gallon Rotopax fuel can or Kriega waterproof saddlebag (both included) Rear fender fabricated with electrical box and two lit aluminum push buttons for power and lights Rims painted New Progressive rear shocks Motor painted - high temp VHT Moose handguards 38mm Mikuni carb with K&N filter Modified ATV crash bar Large aftermarket footpegs Aftermarket skid plate New TKC 80 DS tires - approximately 200 miles Custom aluminum badges for gas tank Custom fabricateded heelguards from aluminum tubing Lengthened kickstand Shaved steering lock There was a great deal of research. design and fabrication put into this bike. All told almost a year was spent to complete the build. It's been completely gone through. tested and tuned - starts first or second kick every time. shifts perfect and pulls through every gear. It has received a good deal of press and awards including: Rockerbox - Best in Show Pipeburn Ride Apart - Bike of the Week Silodrome Bike Shed Bike Shed - Ali's Top 14 of 2014