Thanks for your compliments. It is my daily ride and it's an absolute pleasure to ride, to hear and certainly to be seen on. I do take it off road and this weekend we gonna do some technical dirt road riding and I will post some videos.
Thanks. Yamaha needs to celebrate their yellow more! I think it works on bikes that vintage because there's not so much 'real estate' on the bike to paint. So the colour doesn't dominate. It would not look so good on a 700T.
I've since had my TT seat recovered by Paul's auto (detailed below) I do recommend his work and I believe the quality was better than that of Carl. Paul's Auto and Aero Trimmers - 0116838308.
@@lawrenceatkinson5884 Thanks - but you trimmed the base foam down? I've a 1981 XT500 restomod that is finally starting to come together. Something between a moto and an all-terrain ripper. Working on that motor is a pleasure, its so well made.
@@Kosmonooit Correct I trimmed it down. I basically took about 2 cm off the top. Shortened the seat by about 1 cm. I intended taking about 4 cm off the back but I chickened out. I then rounded off the side about 2/3 back where you've got that 'change in line'. I was looking for that 'wasp' body look between the tank and the seat. I still have an original seat which I fit whenever I'm doing serious off-road. The issue with a thin seat is it takes away a key suspension element, which is great for normal riding, but off-road it means your primary suspension overworks and the tail becomes impossible. The back wheel just skips all over the place.
In 1977 ' I can remember often seeing a guy riding around town on what appeared to be a '76 TT500 C model ' (with the low exhaust that they had for that year) but instead of being the usual white and red colours , it was all yellow , I've always wondered if It could have come from the factory like that , or maybe he fitted it with '77 plastics and painted the tank ? sometimes there seems to be unusual versions from the factory, such as the 1980 and 1981 TT250 which as you'll know are white, but I've seen some photos of them in all yellow.
You may have seen for other videos that I've sent my bike down to Cape Town on truck transport and then fly down and meet it. And then burn around your beautiful coastline. Next time I do that we should meet up and go on a ride together. I've got about 30 mates in Johannesburg with XTs. I'm lucky to own a perfectly restored XT from 1980. I have used it on the Ben 10 ride through the Eastern cape. Hope to do a trip up the Transkei coast soon.
Did you add the lights ? I have a 1977 TT 500 no lights strictly dirt sure would like to ride it on the street once in awhile, nice job on the bike thanks for the video
Thanks for your comment and yes lights were added. The TT was sold in very small numbers in South Africa. And none of them were registered and none came with lights, they intended to be farm bikes or off-road only. Someone 20 years ago registered the spike on the road and put lights onto it. I bought it as a project build about 3 and 1/2 years ago. The lights and indicators are all standard from a xt500. Obviously I had wiring and other issues so I upgraded to a 12v system. You must be very proud of your 77 and depending on where you live your licensing rules will be different. But go for it, gives the bike a few more dimensions and gives you more opportunities to enjoy the fantastic experience.
Have you ever noticed that the fuel tank's from the 1979 F model onwards are a little bit differently shaped where they bolt on at the front ' more rounded than pre 1979 ' and to be honest I think the earlier ones look better. I like your detailing ' the aluminium on the tank couldn't be shinier ' and the polished bash plate ' I would have done that to mine if I'd thought of it.
Apparently there was a change in the triple clamps which necessitated a change in the front of the fuel tank. The trainspotters here can articulate it better
The 1978 had the best colors. That’s a beautiful bike you built there!
Thanks for your compliments. It is my daily ride and it's an absolute pleasure to ride, to hear and certainly to be seen on. I do take it off road and this weekend we gonna do some technical dirt road riding and I will post some videos.
Beautiful old school thumper, love the colors
Thanks mate
It looks awesome love the colour scheme
Thanks. Yamaha needs to celebrate their yellow more! I think it works on bikes that vintage because there's not so much 'real estate' on the bike to paint. So the colour doesn't dominate. It would not look so good on a 700T.
Great job, looks awesome
Thanks mate
nice work,its a beutiful TT
Thanks mate
Lekka bike! Seat looks kifff def. going to contact Carl for my build.
What build are you undertaking? Don't forget to update us with your progress
I've since had my TT seat recovered by Paul's auto (detailed below)
I do recommend his work and I believe the quality was better than that of Carl.
Paul's Auto and Aero Trimmers - 0116838308.
@@lawrenceatkinson5884 Thanks - but you trimmed the base foam down? I've a 1981 XT500 restomod that is finally starting to come together. Something between a moto and an all-terrain ripper. Working on that motor is a pleasure, its so well made.
@@Kosmonooit Correct I trimmed it down. I basically took about 2 cm off the top. Shortened the seat by about 1 cm. I intended taking about 4 cm off the back but I chickened out.
I then rounded off the side about 2/3 back where you've got that 'change in line'. I was looking for that 'wasp' body look between the tank and the seat. I still have an original seat which I fit whenever I'm doing serious off-road. The issue with a thin seat is it takes away a key suspension element, which is great for normal riding, but off-road it means your primary suspension overworks and the tail becomes impossible. The back wheel just skips all over the place.
Nice,I had a 1975 tt 500 well designed machine.
It puts a smile on my face everyday when I start it and head off down the road.
Dont you mean 1976?
@@barrycuda3769 I have to agree. I don't think there was a '75 TT
In 1977 ' I can remember often seeing a guy riding around town on what appeared to be a '76 TT500 C model ' (with the low exhaust that they had for that year) but instead of being the usual white and red colours , it was all yellow , I've always wondered if It could have come from the factory like that , or maybe he fitted it with '77 plastics and painted the tank ? sometimes there seems to be unusual versions from the factory, such as the 1980 and 1981 TT250 which as you'll know are white, but I've seen some photos of them in all yellow.
I love your TT! I also like the yellow very much. I have a 1981 XT500. Iam based in Durbanville.
Cheers
André
You may have seen for other videos that I've sent my bike down to Cape Town on truck transport and then fly down and meet it. And then burn around your beautiful coastline. Next time I do that we should meet up and go on a ride together. I've got about 30 mates in Johannesburg with XTs.
I'm lucky to own a perfectly restored XT from 1980. I have used it on the Ben 10 ride through the Eastern cape. Hope to do a trip up the Transkei coast soon.
Il serbatoio colore argento e bellissimo !!!!!moto miticaaaaaa🦾
Thanks mate.
Tout Terreno 500'Yamaha
Thanks
Thanks
Did you add the lights ? I have a 1977 TT 500 no lights strictly dirt sure would like to ride it on the street once in awhile, nice job on the bike thanks for the video
Thanks for your comment and yes lights were added.
The TT was sold in very small numbers in South Africa. And none of them were registered and none came with lights, they intended to be farm bikes or off-road only.
Someone 20 years ago registered the spike on the road and put lights onto it. I bought it as a project build about 3 and 1/2 years ago.
The lights and indicators are all standard from a xt500. Obviously I had wiring and other issues so I upgraded to a 12v system.
You must be very proud of your 77 and depending on where you live your licensing rules will be different. But go for it, gives the bike a few more dimensions and gives you more opportunities to enjoy the fantastic experience.
Have you ever noticed that the fuel tank's from the 1979 F model onwards are a little bit differently shaped where they bolt on at the front ' more rounded than pre 1979 ' and to be honest I think the earlier ones look better. I like your detailing ' the aluminium on the tank couldn't be shinier ' and the polished bash plate ' I would have done that to mine if I'd thought of it.
Apparently there was a change in the triple clamps which necessitated a change in the front of the fuel tank. The trainspotters here can articulate it better
Is it same tank as yammy dt ?
@@ianmangham4570 o think they are quite different. I am 99% sure. The experts will be able to answer you.
@@ianmangham4570 No.