1978 Yamaha SR 500 “Green Machine” Cafe Racer SOLD on WWW.BRINGATRAILER.COM
Bike started out as original stock factory SR500 unit with just a little over 7,000 miles since new. The bike was stripped down and the frame was sent off for powder coating. In keeping with the traditional Café Racer design theme a Norton gas tank with quick release fuel filler Cap was chosen and sent off along with fenders and seat cowl to the painter for the flat metallic Green Paint Job. The original seven spoke wheels were restored as needed and fitted with new Bridgestone Battlax BT45-R tires 100/90-19 Front & 190/80 18 Rear. New Brakes & master cylinders were also installed. Bike was assembled using all new high grade Bolts, Nuts & fasteners throughout the build. New custom wiring, custom cables, Lines & hoses also installed along with a new performance final drive chain. Stock speedo and tach assembly, along with the headlight and braking system detailed and installed. The motorcycle also sports custom electrics, street tracker style handlebars, compression release, switch gear, custom hand grips and a traditional racer seat finished in Brown Leather complete the look. The 499cc High Compression single cylinder thumper is Kick Start Only and was taken down for inspection and complete cleaning and detail. Side cases are Highly Polished factory pieces. For added performance a Mikuni flat slide carburetor with aluminum Air Horn was added along with a great looking and sounding custom exhaust system. Power is sent through a 5 speed transmission and chain final drive. Bike is super fun to ride, tons of Torque, and always draws lots of attention.
VIN: 2J2007715
