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Post by stevep on Nov 27, 2023 16:26:14 GMT -5
A few pics of the old crock. |
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Post by gotsron on Nov 27, 2023 18:53:33 GMT -5
Looks well cared for and a lot of details have been improved. Should be a good ride! I always feel envy when I see two tone tank paint from the factory, that bypassed us mostly here on this side of the Atlantic.
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Post by stevep on Nov 28, 2023 15:34:22 GMT -5
Thanks! The two tone tanks were slightly later issue I believe (mines 1993.) Whereas US and Canadian issue bikes were all from the early years, 78 to around 81. Does that sound about right? UK bikes were all 500s from that era. Mines a Japanese import 400.
Edit: the hagon shocks transformed the handling even though they took a while to get used to, they're quite soft.
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Post by gcrank1 on Nov 28, 2023 20:53:07 GMT -5
I put Gazi HyperX on my '81, What A Diff!
And all external adj. for length, pre-load, comp and rebound. Sweet
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Post by gotsron on Dec 2, 2023 12:39:37 GMT -5
Edit: the hagon shocks transformed the handling even though they took a while to get used to, they're quite soft. The Hagons were my first clue about what to look for on this bike and I wasn't disappointed. Nice details in critical places. My 80 SR had aftermarket shocks when I bought it, I forget the brand, but well known, not Koni. After riding it a while, I discovered that one shock was broken, the shaft was snapped at the lower end. Being broke, I got a pair of used shocks from a Yamaha Radian and ran them for years before they lost most of their damping. It was only then, and after trying some Chinese shocks (which were disasters) that I put on a pair of YSS. I have to admit these shocks have raised my confidence in the handling a surprising amount, Also raised is my enjoyment of the rides! |
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Post by andy on Dec 13, 2023 12:57:04 GMT -5
Just spotted your post Steve,very nice and bet your happy you hung on to it. Not sure the d.i.y gaitors do it for me but no doubt Santa is bringing you some proper jobbies  |
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Post by redgalvin on Dec 14, 2023 8:00:32 GMT -5
Best looking motorcycle of all time.
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Post by stevep on Dec 15, 2023 13:21:15 GMT -5
Andy I know what you mean about the gaiters but the factory ones rub the chrome. These leather protect the exposed chrome from stone chips! I've fitted them in one form or another to all my bikes. Part of my DIY input.
Red, the SR is very pleasing on the eye as a piece of industrial design. To butcher the well known quote about god: If the SR didn't exist it would be necessary to invent it.
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Post by redgalvin on Dec 16, 2023 10:01:18 GMT -5
Good idea. Form follows function.
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Post by stevep on Dec 17, 2023 12:35:56 GMT -5
 It was looking at clean old BSA's on ebay that made me realise the fins can look nice too. Attachments:
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