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Post by StewRoss on Jan 19, 2008 13:43:47 GMT -5
In case it has escaped your attention...the SR is now 30 years old!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SR!!! ...love that blue! SR ;D |
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Post by jeffz on Jan 19, 2008 14:19:30 GMT -5
My bike is 6 years older than me! Thanks Yamaha!
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Post by davedunsboro on Jan 20, 2008 3:45:17 GMT -5
Yes I've got 2 birthdays to celebrate this year , 1 in March & 1 in August but unfortunately I'm 18 years older than them so if I was looking for something 6 years older I'd have to go to a museum! Cheers Dave.
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Post by fenz on Jan 20, 2008 5:42:50 GMT -5
30 years old and they are still a sharp looking bike.Yamaha sure got it right with the SR.
I guess thats why they are still so popular today.
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Post by mattb on Jan 20, 2008 7:32:43 GMT -5
In May my bike turns 30...and then a month later, so do I!  |
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Post by marlon on Jan 20, 2008 9:16:47 GMT -5
You old fart, Matt!
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Post by canucksr on Jan 20, 2008 9:28:16 GMT -5
Nice paint on the 08 SR. Still looks outstanding after 30 years. I believe the original SR designer was 'Atsushi Ishiyama'. He did a great job....Happy Birthday SR
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Post by StewRoss on Jan 21, 2008 5:27:44 GMT -5
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Post by StewRoss on Jan 21, 2008 5:41:26 GMT -5
Interesting to note that the SR comes with an in-line fuel filter now and the countershaft side cover has a different set-up as far the screws go...all interesting little detail things...may have been like that for a while of course...heh, heh...  The 400 has a 14 litre fuel tank as well...so if you're after more fuel range...it goes straight on. SR  |
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Post by chrisbikes on Jan 21, 2008 10:37:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the reminder Stew!
'08 will be a significant birthday for me too - unfortunately I haven't stood up quite as well as the SR!!
Matt, I bought one of the first ones in Ontario early in 1978..............about the time you came into this world.
OMG.
I agree with some other comments - I'd buy another one today (and would have space in the garage for it as my wife Barb would no doubt move out?!!!) - looks great......and comes with real street tires!
Mine is bundled up for our CDN winter just now...............but spring is on it's way!!
Chrisbikes
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Post by mcoles on Jan 25, 2008 9:25:55 GMT -5
what a sweet machine, I was a 1st year apprentice when in 1978 , 30 of 31 guys in the class rode MC's mostly Japanese stuff, one guy (who went on to succeed in A Grade Aus SBK's) rode an SR500 streetbike, we used to laugh, just didnt understand I suppose. I now have one in an inbred 89-94 RGV Supermono and it is the best bike I have ever had over 30 years. The machine lives on, we are just lucky to be a part of it's legacy. thankyou Nakamura-san, simple & reliable
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Post by smack on Feb 26, 2008 5:31:03 GMT -5
Mine is 29 1/2. I went to get SI rego in Tas, only to find it's not 30 till August. Poop I say. Anyhow, decided on full rego for 6 months, then I'll convert to 1/2 price Special Interest rego in Aug.
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Post by christer on Feb 28, 2008 16:03:58 GMT -5
Congratulations friends and SR's.
Mine is a '78.
And, by the way. There are only 30 SR's in Norway, registered.
Christer
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Post by jeronimo on Feb 29, 2008 14:02:34 GMT -5
I was 8 yrs old when the SR came into being!
I never knew the SR existed until around 2001, I was researching info for my '81 XS400 Special, and came across a pic of the SR. It left a lasting impression on me, because when I saw the one I have now on the side of the road for sale in Sept. of 2005, I immediately knew what it was!
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Post by davedunsboro on Mar 2, 2008 7:26:48 GMT -5
Its official not a rumour I now have 5 SR500s under the same roof 3 78s & 1 80 & a 82 . 3 go 1 is getting cafed(when I can find time) & the latest is a 78 my bro found in his mates shed(I must look at the compliance to see when its birthday is). Its a poor rusty old thing but the engine goes & the numbers are matched so what do I do part it or tart it cheers Dave.
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