1983 XC500

Maybe I am asking the wrong questions. All the pics I see of the 83 bikes have different rims, some gold, some kinda off gold and some silver. What were the rim colors for the original rims? Mine are like milky, worn out plating, I'm not sure how to describe the color. I'll take pic tomorrow. What do you think. Chris

i havent either..but ive seen several motoplats like that, and some have come on running huskies..ive always wondered about doing it, a round tach mounted behind the numberplate would be pretty sweet.

Thanks Justin, like I don't have enough stuff to be chasing. Now I'm going to be looking for one of those good grief!

The light dull gold is the correct color for an 83.

perhaps the 10k range one would be more appropriate...these things sure arent cheap tho, and they seem to be made for the kart community.

hpi also seems to have a similiar design

I saw the same when I investigated, 2 stroke black and 4 stroke red, mostly carting. I am glad the pin was identified and that now we know there are tachs for them. I don't think looking down at a tach when you are on the pipe on a 500 would be something I could do!!

My rims have that in spades, I am going to clean them up and tighten the spokes (they are all loose) then we'll see what the damage is. Thanks for the info. Chris

Not to beat the tach issue too much - here is some further info:

The third terminal is usually labeled with TACOMETRO - letters are really small:



Wiring Schematic for coil / tach installation:




"ive always wondered about doing it, a round tach mounted behind the numberplate would be pretty sweet."

Intriguing idea Justintendo - how about using a 70's electronic tach from an OSSA, Bultaco, Montesa or mini modern (off eBay / others)?:




And last - more colors, more decisions!

MMMM Taco Metro!

Got the seat pan cleaned and painted, those rusty little staples were EVERYWHERE! I think this will be the 3rd cover on this pan. It's in ok condition so it should last for a while. New cover and foam from Phil, and I bought ss staples to re attach the cover. Also got this in the mail today, much nicer that I thought it would be.

Just cruzing the internet!
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Got the seat done. My very first! Got the chain and sprockets on, got the kill switch wire sheathed. Cleaned and painted the front fender, ordered a new rear fender and a tail light pc from Phil. Phil says the side panels are 6 weeks out, and I'll get the headlight and plate form him as well. So it's moving along slowly but it runs!

Got the panels and decals, hung them on the bike. Looks like the left panel will need some heat to fall correctly. Painted the tank and added decals then clear. Paint and decals are not my day job so this is the best I can get it. Looks good from 10'!

What have you guys done for heat abatement under the left panel?

Foil type duct tape

DEI heat wrap and tapes , summit or jegs maybe to look at samples

So the 500 is almost done. Just some bolts for the rear fender and hand and foot brake switches and bar control switch for the lights, then wiring. I was bombing down the tracks trying to get a feeling for the power band while on the pipe and suddenly nothing. Like the ignition dropped out. Checked and plenty of fuel, did some static spark test NG. Gotta pull it all apart and retest everything in the ignition. This is getting tiresome!

Looks great and nice fleet!

Thanks Darin, glad to see your getting some time to fiddle. Mine may be a fleet but you, my friend have an ARMADA!!

Thanx! Hard pushing ahead because I’m working about 60 hrs week. Keep going with your projects! I enjoy seeing all that you guys do on here.

I’m trying to button up 1 bike up per month. They all are close to fire.