Difference between revisions of "Yamaha XT550"

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==Description==
==Description==
XT550 better at low revs with two choke [[carburetor]], four valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better XT550's very rare (the four valve head goes eventually)
The Yamaha XT550 is better at low revs with two choke [[carburetor]], four valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better XT550's very rare considering the fact that they were only produced for 2 years and that the four valve head goes eventually.


XT500 suffers from poor carburation and chain snatch at low revs, reluctant starting, quick wear piston and magnesium crankcases that rot away. XT550 better at low revs with two-choke carb, four-valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better 550 very rare (the four-valve head goes eventually), while many 500s survive.


==1983==
==1983==

Revision as of 15:15, 25 May 2010

The Yamaha XT550 was an enduro / dualsport type motorcycle made from 1983-1984. It replaced the Yamaha XT500 and was itself quickly replaced by the Yamaha XT600.

Description

The Yamaha XT550 is better at low revs with two choke carburetor, four valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better XT550's very rare considering the fact that they were only produced for 2 years and that the four valve head goes eventually.


1983

1983 Yamaha XT550 in White
1983 Yamaha XT550 in White
1983 Yamaha XT550 in White
1983 Yamaha XT550 in White



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