Mike C sends in these pics of his stunning SR500 custom. As a person who's been known to overbuild a few small CC bikes myself I really like this.
Mike includes his build sheet:
Here are some snaps of my 1978 Yamaha SR 500, hope you like them:Front forks:'94 GSXR 750Front 'fairing': Modified aftermarket fiberglass Yamaha R6 front fenderHeadlights: Modified 18 wheeler back-up lightsWheels: '94 Yamaha FZR600Rear monoshock: '94 Yamaha RZ350Muffler: Modified Toyoya Camry resonator (center section from a Harley, front section is a Kerker).Oil cooler: Shop class project a buddy made for meFront master cylinder & clutch lever: Honda CBR 900Rear master cylinder: Honda CBR 600Rear brake caliper: '94 Kawasaki ZX 750Chin fairing: Home made fiberglass copy of RZ 350 partVapor catch tank: Modified reciever/dryer from Camry ac systemKick starter: Yamaha XS 650Tail piece: Fiberglass home-brewRear fender; Fiberglass home-brewGas cap: Yamaha YSR 50Tailight; Marker light I 'borrowed' from a school busSeat is a cut down stocker using a upper shock mount at the rearSpeedo; Yamaha RZ 350Mag cover: Kedo in GermanyOil filter cover; Motolana ThailandCam chain adjuster cover; I forget the company name, but it came from New ZealandRear sets;Home-brew combo of the old buddy pegs from my '85 GSXR 750 and some nice alloy stock I found in a parking lot =-)Bar end mirrors; Metal copies of some I found at a bicycle shopMotor running early TT500 points type ignition & magnetto lightingVoltage regulator from a snowmobileEtc., Etc., Etc......If you like, you can follow these links for more:http://www.sr500forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=415
http://www.sr500forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2185
Thanks for your time ......Mike C.Great Stuff. Thanks Much for the pics and info!
