1982 Yamaha SR500

1982 Yamaha SR500 (Sold):

This bike came to us mostly complete but with a frame leak and serious front brake issues.  Engine oil is in the frame on this model and the frame was cracked and leaking where the coil mount is welded to the top frame tube.  This was caused by the use of a very cool, but ill-fitting aluminum tank from a Yamaha 200 dirt bike that unfortunately put stress on the coil mount which eventually cracked the frame.  We fixed the frame and swapped out the tank for a stock tank in excellent condition.  We did a complete Brembo brake conversion on the front end with new Brembo rotor and new Brembo master cylinder.  We rebuilt the Brembo 4-piston caliper that came with the bike and now the brakes are phenomenal, befitting the Brembo name.  The custom exhaust came with the bike and we added a little heat protection for the rider.  It sounds great and now it rides as good as it looks.   We really like this thumper!