I remember that build well Doug! He did a good job on that resto. I remember Retired Gentleman sure used to brag about the one he owned.
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Back in 1976 I remember clearly, standing in a dealership showroom trying to decide whether to buy a 1976 XS500,
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Or it’s sibling, the XT500 thumper, in the end I bought the thumper because I grew up on dirt bikes and it was just more familiar.
RG's said his was a 76 and had no trouble with it, did a lot of miles apparently