What model???????

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This has been on my somewhat local Craigslist for awhile. I can't figure what model, is it the infamous short lived 750??? Thanks for any input, as usual I am looking for a winter project. Just finished the following CL 77 that is living with me permanently now.

https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/staunton-1975-yamaha-550/6960129763.html

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It's an XS500 (earlier models were TX500). It has an internal balancer and is the companion of the omni-phase balanced TX750 twin, but the engines are quite different. It had only one balancer, while as I recall, the 750 had at least two. Not exactly a desirable model in my opinion.

BTW, that's a beautifully brought back Honda.
 
Yes, that's a 500. Not good for much, I've stripped 3 for parts so far, lol. The general items like the turn signals, headlight chrome ring, and switch gear are the same or very similar to 650 ones. Seat/helmet lock is the same. Pretty steep asking price, I only paid $25 for the last one I got, lol.
 
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