Will it Start!? Barn Find 1980 Yamaha XT500!

So quite a while ago my brother told me his neighbor had an old bike stuffed in the back of a barn. I managed to sneak a peak at it at one point, but wasn't sure I wanted to pick it up.
It festered in the back of my mind for a whole year. They were in and out of town, our paths just never seemed to be able to cross, until... FINALLY... I was able to go back and make a deal!
Hauled it home on the hitch carrier, and after a few basic checks, gave it the old boot. What do you think? Not bad for a barn find!?
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[@ivorscruton5121]

Found a 1981 in 2000, was supposed to be seized, but turned out to be the stator rusted to the rotor. Had 1100 km and started first kick after a carb clean. Same bike as this, but in immaculate condition, had points not CDI, was used only in 1981 and was probably cheaper at CDM $ 200 (US $140) Sold for significantly higher 15 years later.

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

Great story! Love hearing about finds like this.

[@JedediahSmith342]

Yer to tall … blue smoke gotta refresh the oil … oil filter … prolly clean the carb … and clean the whole bike … Still feeling sorry I sold mine 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

😅 Story or my life. Being tall sucks.

[@markdelichte5401]

I have the same one great motorcycle. We're sitting for a couple months one Kick start up

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

This one isn't quite there yet... Takes a few kicks but then I don't hardly ever ride it, it's mostly just garage art.

[@paulgilson9876]

Good score..surprized it started that good

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

Right? Still needs some love, carb cleaned, new plug, and an oil change but really not bad.

[@ashtww1]

Nice video mr T

[@makeitwithmr.t.8308]

Looks like an awesome bike!

[@bearsendproductions1843]

Best bike ever I will never get rid of mine So jealous

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

They're great, but I'm still partial to my Honda's. That said, the one and only bike I've ever bought brand new is a Yamaha!

[@edtaylor6431]

Are you interested in selling this XT500? I’m looking to find one and am very interested if you are.

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

Yep, $2,600, clean Utah title.

[@edtaylor6431]

@@RustyPhoenixMotors I’m definitely interested. I watched your videos, but can you tell me anything more about the oil burning and overall running condition of the bike?

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

The oil burning cleaned up after a few minutes of running. It did it again after it sat for a couple of months- usually a symptom of dried out valve stem seals. Mostly just annoying, and only noticeable if the bike has sat for a while before starting. Seems to run well, although will likely need a carb clean and a tuneup. Feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I can send you pictures or answer more questions. Thanks!

[@drewcurrie374]

How much?

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

Well.. I turned down $2,100.

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

Easily 4 to 5.5 k in UK, ,,,,,,,,with a title tho, or what's required when importing to these shores.

[@superjay1125]

Pretty good video! Good job

[@RustyPhoenixMotors]

Thanks!