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SamM · 07-17-2018, 02:29 PM

Today, I started the disassembly of my Yamaha SR500E. New Kenda 761 dualsport tires are on the way for the bike. The wheels will be powdered-coated, tires mounted, engine removed and the centerstand will be put back on. This will make the engine rebuild easier and give access to the frame for cutting and welding. I have decided to go with a Brat Tracker type build. YouTube is full of SR500 builds and custom motorcycles. More than a few ideas have been rolling around in my thoughts. The airbox is filthy and will go along with passenger pegs, factory seat, fenders (already removed) and much more. I’ll more than likely buy a Tuffside seat and frame hoop for it. Cutting the frame and cleaning it up will be a big task. Some turn out better than others. I want mine to be nice. The bike currently has Triumph Bonneville chrome shocks. Those will be changed as well.

Thanks for looking!

SamM

07-17-2018, 02:29 PM	#8
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Today, I started the disassembly of my Yamaha SR500E. New Kenda 761 dualsport tires are on the way for the bike. The wheels will be powdered-coated, tires mounted, engine removed and the centerstand will be put back on. This will make the engine rebuild easier and give access to the frame for cutting and welding. I have decided to go with a Brat Tracker type build. YouTube is full of SR500 builds and custom motorcycles. More than a few ideas have been rolling around in my thoughts. The airbox is filthy and will go along with passenger pegs, factory seat, fenders (already removed) and much more. I’ll more than likely buy a Tuffside seat and frame hoop for it. Cutting the frame and cleaning it up will be a big task. Some turn out better than others. I want mine to be nice. The bike currently has Triumph Bonneville chrome shocks. Those will be changed as well. Thanks for looking! SamM Attached Images __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II Last edited by SamM; 07-29-2018 at 10:14 PM.
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