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Serena
Jul 27, 2008 3:30:56 GMT -5
Post by bertman on Jul 27, 2008 3:30:56 GMT -5
Well - joined the site a few days ago. I have become the proud owner of Serena - a 1979 SR400. I bought her for the princely sum of a pint of Guinness!! The bike was bought by my wifes cousin in 2000 for a trip he had to the UK from WA, Australia. It has been from John O Groats to Lands End, East to West and to Norway. Not forgetting a few trips to the TT in between. For the last 3 years she has been mothballed, but this week we put in fresh fuel, a new spark plug & she started after the second kick!! My plans are - to get her looking like new again, in her previous life she has been re-bored to a 500cc, but needs some TLC. I have initial pics here www.flickr.com/photos/serena2008/Hope this link works - if not I will try something else. Not sure how (if anything) differs from the stock SR500. But all comments will be gratefully received... |
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Serena
Jul 27, 2008 9:51:38 GMT -5
Post by manxman on Jul 27, 2008 9:51:38 GMT -5
Welcome Bertman and Serena. Incredible the number of miles she's accomplished! I really like the custom seat. That should be well worth restoring and you can't beat the price.
Cheers,
dave
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Serena
Jul 27, 2008 11:24:00 GMT -5
Post by solo2racr on Jul 27, 2008 11:24:00 GMT -5
Agreed. The seat is a keeper. Very nice. Looks like a great start for a project bike.
BTW.....I spell TLC this way....CAFE ;D
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Serena
Jul 27, 2008 14:49:24 GMT -5
Post by pablosrfivehundred on Jul 27, 2008 14:49:24 GMT -5
you'll be buying a lot more Guinness while working on her.
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Serena
Jul 28, 2008 3:36:27 GMT -5
Post by StewRoss on Jul 28, 2008 3:36:27 GMT -5
Excellent! Another cafe racer on the way  ...not that I am biased of course  Here's some inspiration for you...  SR  |
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Serena
Jul 28, 2008 6:15:42 GMT -5
Post by bertman on Jul 28, 2008 6:15:42 GMT -5
Now that is a nice bike, similar to what I see Serena looking like. Do you have any other info or pictures - not to copy but to get inspiration!!!
Thanks,
Robert
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Micky V
Junior Member
1978 SR500
Posts: 43
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Serena
Jul 28, 2008 6:26:09 GMT -5
Post by Micky V on Jul 28, 2008 6:26:09 GMT -5
Nice, that oil cooler is a kit that Adrian at Vanem can get , nice and cheap too at approx $850......
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Serena
Jul 28, 2008 6:38:23 GMT -5
Post by marlon on Jul 28, 2008 6:38:23 GMT -5
Ahem...
...850?
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Micky V
Junior Member
1978 SR500
Posts: 43
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Serena
Jul 28, 2008 6:44:29 GMT -5
Post by Micky V on Jul 28, 2008 6:44:29 GMT -5
Oh I forgot to say TIC!
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Serena
Jul 28, 2008 7:11:44 GMT -5
Post by marlon on Jul 28, 2008 7:11:44 GMT -5
TIC?
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Micky V
Junior Member
1978 SR500
Posts: 43
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Serena
Jul 29, 2008 1:26:13 GMT -5
Post by Micky V on Jul 29, 2008 1:26:13 GMT -5
Tounge in cheak, d**n computer speak!!!!!! As in I was being sarcastic. Actually by the sound of it Marlon $850 is pocket change for you SR! LOL (Laughing out loud)
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Serena
Jul 29, 2008 7:38:06 GMT -5
Post by marlon on Jul 29, 2008 7:38:06 GMT -5
Ha! At one point it was... when i was working in the transport field. Now I'm in motorcycles... ain't much money there!
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Serena
Jul 30, 2008 2:23:04 GMT -5
Post by StewRoss on Jul 30, 2008 2:23:04 GMT -5
Hi Robert, I have a few more. Send me an e-mail and I will forward them on to you. SR  sross2@vtown.com.au |
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Serena
Jul 31, 2008 2:12:21 GMT -5
Post by StewRoss on Jul 31, 2008 2:12:21 GMT -5
Hi, I replied to you but your server knocked back my address...I will post them here... This bike is not mine it's one from Japan...thanks to Mr Ryusei Wakamatsu for the pics...hope he doesn't mind...it's a little different to the other one...     SR |
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Serena
Jul 31, 2008 10:50:05 GMT -5
Post by aero on Jul 31, 2008 10:50:05 GMT -5
Slather dribble drool 
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...not that I am biased of course 
