SR500 build
- Thread starter TerryK
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TerryK
"Lift up yer' kilt n' let it dangle!"
Been pretty busy with work so no time to work on the bike. I have done a few things recently though.
Wiring: ugg! 35 year old wiring: double ugg.
Bought a brand new round slide 36 Mikuni and K&N filter.
Relocated the ignition switch from the top triple clamp down below the fuel tank with a simple weld on bracket I made.
Need to fill that ignition switch hole.
My son came up with this idea. First I had to grind the tabs for the strap off.
Wish I had a lathe. Hand bomb machine work lol.
Like a glove. Theres an o-ring under the watch for vibration resistance.
Made a steel cover, drilled and tapped a hole.
A little paint and done.
The business end. I think it looks amazing.
A friend of my sons came over and shot some pics of he and I.
Like this one the best!
Wiring: ugg! 35 year old wiring: double ugg.
Bought a brand new round slide 36 Mikuni and K&N filter.
Relocated the ignition switch from the top triple clamp down below the fuel tank with a simple weld on bracket I made.
Need to fill that ignition switch hole.
My son came up with this idea. First I had to grind the tabs for the strap off.
Wish I had a lathe. Hand bomb machine work lol.
Like a glove. Theres an o-ring under the watch for vibration resistance.
Made a steel cover, drilled and tapped a hole.
A little paint and done.
The business end. I think it looks amazing.
A friend of my sons came over and shot some pics of he and I.
Like this one the best!
Stunning work mate ........................ keep the detailed pix coming, inspiration for us mere mortals ! 
TerryK
"Lift up yer' kilt n' let it dangle!"
Thanks beachcomber! But you know all it takes is a bit of imagination and vision as to where you want the project to go. I don't have any special tool or machinery, just a tiny garage and good mechanical skills. I very rarely use a machinist except for rotating bits for obvious reasons lol. Making and modifying all the smaller parts just takes a few tools and some patience.
Wahoo: I'm feel the same, but we needed something to fill that hole and my son liked the watch idea. I was originally going to put a second billet cap to match the gas cap in the space as a block off. It may still go that way because I'm not sure the watch will handle the vibration of the big thumper lol.
Wahoo: I'm feel the same, but we needed something to fill that hole and my son liked the watch idea. I was originally going to put a second billet cap to match the gas cap in the space as a block off. It may still go that way because I'm not sure the watch will handle the vibration of the big thumper lol.
TerryK
"Lift up yer' kilt n' let it dangle!"
I "borrowed" the tail piece before it was finished so I could do a bit of mounting mock up and figure out wiring routing etc. Pretty simple front mount using the modified stock rubber bumper, the stock hold down washer, a spare engine cover dowel as a spacer and one small hole in the seat pan. Works slick and easy. Now I need for weld a tab under the rear section for a simple two bolt setup.
Underside showing the under-pan and tail fitment.
Underside showing the under-pan and tail fitment.
TerryK
"Lift up yer' kilt n' let it dangle!"
Since we are not running the stock gauges and I needed to fill two holes on the top triple clamp, I put together a couple of LED idiot lights.
Neutral light and, well Im not sure what the red one will be yet lol.
Battery box mock up. It only hangs down about 1.5 inches under the frame.
Finally got the rear rim back from powder coating. The start of building the wheel.
Buchanan stainless spokes and nipples are REALLY nice.
Done. Turned out beautiful. Just need the tire mounted. Productive day in the garage today!
Fabbed up a clean and simple chain guard.
Neutral light and, well Im not sure what the red one will be yet lol.
Battery box mock up. It only hangs down about 1.5 inches under the frame.
Finally got the rear rim back from powder coating. The start of building the wheel.
Buchanan stainless spokes and nipples are REALLY nice.
Done. Turned out beautiful. Just need the tire mounted. Productive day in the garage today!
Fabbed up a clean and simple chain guard.
TerryK
"Lift up yer' kilt n' let it dangle!"
teledan said:Yes I do, how did you know?
How much clearance do you have between the caliper and the spokes?
As I'm sure you know, using a 4 piston caliper with a spoked wheel is normally impossible....with the stock front end that is. Since I used a later (and wider) sport bike fork there is plenty of clearance. (about 1/4 inch)
7aliveatlast7
the bearded hessian
Wow, what a graduation gift this will be! Plenty of motivation for any young man to keep their nose in the books
