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1978 Yamaha SR500E

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AndyB

History

I bought this bike as a tatty but running example in 2007. I rode it for 12 months before deciding to turn it into a cafe racer, styled something along the lines of the BSA Gold Star racers. Much of the 4 years of build time was spent sourcing parts from all over the world, hence its nickname of "The Postie Bike" as I'm confident that postage costs for these parts kept Australia Post solvent! As of Jan 2012, it was still undergoing work to have it running for Easter, 2012.
Now, in 2016, it’s been running for 4 years and is showing some signs of a happy owner - the ends of the footpegs have been ground down!! I have taken it to Broadford for the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Bike Bonanzas. Just prior to its first trip to Broadford it broke the cam chain and bent 2 valves - just 2 days before I was due to leave. Some last minute spanner work saw it running on the track until a dropped gearbox selector circlip sent it sulking to the shed. A 50c part and quickly replaced .... but not at the racetrack! Since then, it has been trouble free and has done track work at Broadford, Mallala and Mac Park as well as thousands of km of day to day riding.

Modifications

Alloy tank, Ceriani forks, Ikon rear suspension, Laverda SF front brakes (230 mm TLS drum) Yamaha rear drum brake, Boranni rims, Tighe cam, ported head, Wiseco 10.5:1 piston, Mikuni carb, custom exhaust, Nitro Heads seat, custom lights, WM rearsets, BMW levers and switches, Honda headlight with custom insert, clip on bars, alloy swingarm, custom instruments.

Vehicle Specs

Engine: 500 cc Single cylinder

Transmission: 5 speed, wet multiplate clutch

Body Style: Bike

Colour: Black / silver

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JingPing
I've had 3 of these! So under-rated and just fantastic cars!

12 years ago

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ISRacing33
Brings back fond memories of my first love...

I like to think she's out there somwhere being flogged as hard as I gave it to her!!!

:)

12 years ago

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1978 Yamaha SR500E

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JingPing

ISRacing33