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by chauffeurmark
Sat Aug 06, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Sales - MT bikes or parts etc
Topic: MT500 For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2082

Re: MT500 For Sale

Here's a link to a video on YouTube of the bike running. The right hand luggage rack is now on the bike. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB0BxheXtLs Open to sensible offers. It stands me at about €2K. If anyone wants to come over as a foot passenger on the ferry from Holyhead I'm quite happy t...
by chauffeurmark
Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Sales - MT bikes or parts etc
Topic: MT500 For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2082

MT500 For Sale

For sale, 1987 MT500. Top end rebuilt. New cam belt. New paint. Luggage racks powder coated. New rear shocks. Nearly new Metzeler tyres. New seat cover. Lots & lots of other new parts, too many to list. Stainless exhaust. Bike is located in South County Dublin, Ireland. Could deliver to Holyhead por...
by chauffeurmark
Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: Wanted - MT bikes or parts etc
Topic: MT500 Speedo, instrument pod & ignition switch unit
Replies: 0
Views: 812

MT500 Speedo, instrument pod & ignition switch unit

Definitely need a speedo. My instrument pod is cracked into two parts but could be mended. Ignition switch has a dodgy connection. Side lights work in first position but intermittent in second/headlamp position. Wiring inside the headlamp surround looks to be altered but everything marked up. If any...
by chauffeurmark
Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Members Bikes
Topic: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?
Replies: 7
Views: 2401

Re: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?

Bike now running A1. Damaged after market in line fuel filter to blame. New fuel line & minor carb adjustment & starts first kick after 'white in the window' Very happy!!!
by chauffeurmark
Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: Members Bikes
Topic: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?
Replies: 7
Views: 2401

Re: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?

MT500 after paint.jpg
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Here's the bike almost back together. Olive green gloss paint to the tank, side panels,headlamp surround & front mudguard. Same colour powder coated on racks.

Reground valves, new rings etc. New seat cover. Just need to get the damn thing to run now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by chauffeurmark
Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: National events
Topic: Irish meetup 2016
Replies: 46
Views: 14657

Re: Irish meetup 2016

Hi,
As a newbie to this I'm very keen to attend. As early in the year as possible would suit me best as I expect June onward to get very busy travelling with work.
If I can help out in any way let me know, I'm located in Killiney, South County Dublin.
Regards, Mark
by chauffeurmark
Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: Members Bikes
Topic: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?
Replies: 7
Views: 2401

Re: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?

Hope this works. Pics of above mentioned with tacho/speedo dash.
Thanks for the advice on the toolkit :D
by chauffeurmark
Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Members Bikes
Topic: MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?
Replies: 7
Views: 2401

MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?

Just collected my MT500 today. History I know so far: Armstrong, Bolton, England Contract 23B/1680 Engine No.212518 Frame No. M.T. 001974 Into service 27.8.87 on Reg. No. 60KG84 Disposed of by MOD Aston Down on 6.12.93 & sold by ADT Auctions for £975 on 14.12.93 First MOT on 21.12.93 & issued age re...
by chauffeurmark
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:24 pm
Forum: WELCOME!
Topic: Hello - New Member
Replies: 1
Views: 652

Hello - New Member

Hi all,
Currently researching (& searching) for an MT500 for use as a budget, simple expedition bike. Particularly interested in mods (large tank, luggage etc.) to the above ends. Based in south County Dublin, Ireland.

Regards, Mark.