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Post by rusty0027 on Jul 24, 2007 22:51:33 GMT -5
Hello everybody. I recently acquired a 1981 Yamaha SR 500 H. I've been told the engine was recently rebuilt; other than that the bike is in pieces. I'm fairly new to the game so any advice would be well appreciated. So far I've painted all the fenders and the gas tank and am working on a stencil for them. Now, I'm not sure whether to rebuild the original carb or to just buy a new one; but that's next on my list.
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Post by milkman on Jul 24, 2007 23:46:39 GMT -5
Welcome mate, plenty of info here.
Carb...general consensus is you can get a simpler one that will increase performance and be easier to tune, plenty of threads on it in the Feul section.
Post a picture when you can.
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Post by hopwheels on Jul 25, 2007 1:12:41 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! There's a ton of very knowledgeable folks here that'll help you get 'er on the road in no time. As milkman mentioned pics are always appreciated! ;D
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Post by rusty0027 on Jul 25, 2007 3:48:08 GMT -5
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Post by davedunsboro on Jul 25, 2007 6:38:19 GMT -5
That'll be lots of fun ! You'll really enjoy it when you get it going for sure . I scored a 82 bitser a few years ago , it took 3 months to get fully inspired and another 3 months to get it running & another 3 months to finish it & make it safe to ride . It was worth it and I dig it , I dont use it all the time but when I do it gives me the grinfactor . My parents found some pics of my first SR500 & gave them to me last week it was a 78 and the pics would have been taken in 81 I recon . So mate keep inspired & get her going , cheers from Dave.
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cordodor
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'79 SR500
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Post by cordodor on Jul 25, 2007 9:47:06 GMT -5
from the original look of that tank, i think i see where you came up with rusty0027! welcome to the forum. I'm hear to learn too, so make sure to read the existing thread because they're very helpful, but dont feel shy to ask questions.
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digiroc
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1978 SR500E
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Post by digiroc on Jul 27, 2007 8:41:15 GMT -5
Welcome, painting that tank was a great starting point. Keep posting pictures of your project, it's great to see one of these great bikes brought back to life.
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Post by StewRoss on Jul 31, 2007 1:53:25 GMT -5
Hi mate, Plenty of work ahead of you there...enjoy the fun... SR  |
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Post by Bize on Jul 31, 2007 4:46:39 GMT -5
Hey that'll actually be pretty cool man The state that it was in, in that pic, means you'll really get a lot of pleasure out of the project as it takes shape. |
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