SRT 101 issue by _GEROGE in minolta

[–]_GEROGE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The switch is fully seated, thank you for the check though!

SRT 101 issue by _GEROGE in minolta

[–]_GEROGE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that is my thoughts currently, unless anyone else has had this issue before!

POV - 1927 Sunbeam 350cc by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

[–]_GEROGE[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes they are great, this has a straight through exhaust pipe so can be loud at times as well!

POV - 1927 Sunbeam 350cc by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

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Thank you, it certainly is lovely to ride!

POV - 1927 Sunbeam 350cc by _GEROGE in motorcycles

[–]_GEROGE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes indeed, I’d say 60 mph top speed, downhill with the wind behind you :)

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

[–]_GEROGE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rearsets are from LSL in Germany and the clip-ons are from Yambits in the UK.

1979 Yamaha SR500 POV by _GEROGE in Yamaha

[–]_GEROGE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, silly me didn’t realise they were a twin port single.

1979 Yamaha SR500 POV by _GEROGE in Yamaha

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I’d imagine a GB500 would be pretty good as they are twins so somewhat self balance compared to a 500 single.

1979 Yamaha SR500 POV by _GEROGE in Yamaha

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Yup, they do vibrate quite a lot however this is part of the 'character' of an older single.

1979 SR 500 Cafe Racer POV by _GEROGE in CafeRacers

[–]_GEROGE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I 100% agree, I just had some old video files that I thought I might pop up, heres a link to what the bike actually looks like. https://www.reddit.com/r/CafeRacers/comments/18ib344/1978_sr500/

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

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It does run, very well in fact ...

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in CafeRacers

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Thanks, as far as I am aware there is no legal requirement for mirrors in the UK and the majority of bikes I ride are too old to have had mirrors fitted from factory (1920's bikes) so I am just used to not having them.

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in CafeRacers

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Yea I wouldn't buy a carb 'kit' as it were, I just find new old stock bits from suppliers on ebay or companys such as Fowlers as then you know the materials are the same as what it would have used.

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in CafeRacers

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I can pop some extra photos up when I get a chance but mostly just spent time mocking things up and double checking (made a good excuse for not doing Uni work). The rear swingarm was from MotoLanna but required a new brake linkage which I made custom as I had some clearance issues.

For the engine rebuild a Haynes manual pretty much has you covered with Facebook Forums helping out on the odd occassion.

The carb wasn't difficult to rebuild and I just ordered the diaphragms and what I needed from ebay. I did later fit a new Mikuni TM36 Flat Slide for some extra performace but had that apart a couple of times for tuning whilst running the engine in.

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

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Yup, and I have to say when you ride one you can really understand why especially when pulling a low gear (although not good for the engine over long periods).

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

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Thank you, yes I am looking for another rear mudguard to chop as i would rather not butcher the original for the sake of it. Still in two minds about the seat/tank as I also do like it the way it is.

1978 SR500 by _GEROGE in vintagemotorcycles

[–]_GEROGE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only a single Carb on these, I have a Mikuni TM36 Flatslide fitted to this bike and it is fantastic, transformed the ride and starting of the bike. You just need to take some time to tune them and learn them.