Post by hopwheels on Oct 15, 2006 13:45:20 GMT -5
Hey fellow kickers:
I thought I'd give a more complete update on the '79 in this new area (thanks G!).
Just got in, and installed LSL rearsets from VD-Classics (they were nice enough to send the seat brackets they didn't send with my seat). These are nice, and fit like a glove. Had to order up the stock 1980 SR brake armature, return spring and rod, which should finally complete my rear brake system.
Changed out the Progressive shocks (put those on my '78), to these 13" Ohlins. Won them relatively cheaply on eBay and had bushings for a Harley. Simply wrestled out the SAE bushings and replaced them with 10mm and perfect fit.
A spare stator is out being rewound and will hopefully solve the no start issue.
I'm probably going to swap out the swingarm for an actual XT if the brake arm doesn't fit on this modified SR one, we'll see.
Not liking the big (I think they're Lucas replicas?) turn signals and have a set of Daytonas on the way, as well as a pan for remounting all the electrical stuff under the seat.
The K&N I know is huge, it's a reverse conical, that fills the space well though. Doesn't leave so much open dead space under the seat.
I also made some custom Yamaha logo vinyl decals that are a cross between the old tuning fork logo, and the new look. A hybrid for merging old and new.
I really can't wait to get this sucker running. My patience is running thin on this guy, so he's currently known as "El Bastardo".
A better view on the logo decals.
See you around the garage...
Gary
Hopwheels
I thought I'd give a more complete update on the '79 in this new area (thanks G!).
Just got in, and installed LSL rearsets from VD-Classics (they were nice enough to send the seat brackets they didn't send with my seat). These are nice, and fit like a glove. Had to order up the stock 1980 SR brake armature, return spring and rod, which should finally complete my rear brake system.
Changed out the Progressive shocks (put those on my '78), to these 13" Ohlins. Won them relatively cheaply on eBay and had bushings for a Harley. Simply wrestled out the SAE bushings and replaced them with 10mm and perfect fit.
A spare stator is out being rewound and will hopefully solve the no start issue.
I'm probably going to swap out the swingarm for an actual XT if the brake arm doesn't fit on this modified SR one, we'll see.
Not liking the big (I think they're Lucas replicas?) turn signals and have a set of Daytonas on the way, as well as a pan for remounting all the electrical stuff under the seat.
The K&N I know is huge, it's a reverse conical, that fills the space well though. Doesn't leave so much open dead space under the seat.
I also made some custom Yamaha logo vinyl decals that are a cross between the old tuning fork logo, and the new look. A hybrid for merging old and new.
I really can't wait to get this sucker running. My patience is running thin on this guy, so he's currently known as "El Bastardo".
A better view on the logo decals.
See you around the garage...
Gary
Hopwheels
It tucks up and out of the way when not hanging fomr its electrical entrails ;D They are indeed old Honda mirrors, but I may switch out to bar end style. These work great for actually seeing what's behind though lol!
