Post by maskman on Jun 12, 2008 21:50:44 GMT -5
Here's some photos of my 1980 SR500:
Other than the dual front disks, it looks pretty stock. The sidecovers hide the K&N air filters (carb and crankcase vent; airbox removed) and the battery eliminator.
Other changes:
The vinyl seat finally gave out last year and started to tear. The tires are getting on in years and should probably be replaced. Every year I threaten to re-paint it, but haven't done it yet. Other than that no issues - it starts on the first kick and runs really well.
Other than the dual front disks, it looks pretty stock. The sidecovers hide the K&N air filters (carb and crankcase vent; airbox removed) and the battery eliminator.
Other changes:
- Flatter handlebars
- XS1100 master cylinder
- Progressive Suspension fork springs
- Tapered steering head bearings
- Aftermarket indicators (were missing when I bought bike)
- Dunlop K591 tires
- New cam (stock), rockers, valve guide seals, piston
- High flow oil line to exhaust side of head
The vinyl seat finally gave out last year and started to tear. The tires are getting on in years and should probably be replaced. Every year I threaten to re-paint it, but haven't done it yet. Other than that no issues - it starts on the first kick and runs really well.
or possibly the retro Yamaha yellow and black style, like the old motocross bikes used to have. Decisions decisions...
