While agreeing on most things, the authors part ways on a couple topics. Yamaha sr500 carburetor modifications preperation air box and air filter. If you type xt500 into any search engine daves name or his many web sites will be at the top of the results sheet, he has his own site selling parts and also runs the ever popular xt500 forum at. Set engine size or set no engine size engine size set no engine size. I have another 1978 cr frame that the 500 yamaha engine will eventually go back into. Yamaha sr500 parts best genuine oem and aftermarket. Tt500, xt500 and sr500 engine difference vintage dirt. Oct 08, 2007 the sr500e is not a streetbike adaptation of the xt500. Yamaha sr500 petcock challenges motorcycle classics. Genuine yamaha accessories 1619 yamaha xsr900 engine protectors. I also like how the heavier crank works with a stroker kit and big bore piston if cammed appropriately.
The yamaha sr400 19782018 and sr500 19781999 are singlecylinder, aircooled, twopassenger motorcycles manufactured in japan by yamaha motor company as a street version of the yamaha xt500. Yamaha sr500 engine parts cafe racer vintage road racer. Their sr are equipped with oil cooler to prevent from overheating,they can run fast at racing circuit. Im fairly clued up as to the mechanics of engines etc, but know nothing about tuning them. Keep your motorcycle in tiptop shape by performing some basic maintenance replace worn spark plugs and the clutch kit for a nobog, instant. Tt500, xt500 and sr500 engine difference vintage dirt bikes. Camshafts for reprofiling must not show any defects. Most people know that yamaha motor companys origins lie with producing. Yamaha sr400 500 published by saneishobo on july 24,2010 it is highly recommended to buy to know latest parts for f. As an aside ill mention that mick andrews had done work on a prototype tt500 trials bike for yamaha per four stroke finale the book on the honda trials bikes, but ive never seen any indication that the bike. Yamaha sr500 mpg actual mpg from 5 yamaha sr500 owners.
In 2010, yamaha updated the sr to include fuel injection and a catalyst muffler to meet stricter fuel emmision regulations. Actually the sr engine is my first choice because it has the better shift system and tougher clutch basket. Note that the supplied yamaha parts lists may contain important information for repairing your yamaha sr500 1981 usa. Some magazine admires this wheels combination vtr250 wheels onto sr400. If all tuning fails just buy a tm3668 and never have any problems again. Aug 21, 20 i had a couple of sr motors that i used in formula 500 speedway cars a long time ago. A heavily machined, reworked, and its stroke shortened, sr500 crank now holds a. I live in norway so wich is in germany is the closest i am to getting tuning. The yamaha sr400 19782018 and sr500 19781999 are singlecylinder, aircooled, twopassenger motorcycles manufactured in japan by yamaha motor company as a street version of the yamaha xt500, with a standard riding posture and styling resembling the universal japanese motorcycles of the 1970s.
Its a 1996 model, and id really just like it to have a little more ooomph going up hills. Click here to sell a used 1978 yamaha sr 500 or advertise any other mc for sale. However, in many important respects the sr500e engine is a creature unto itself. I dont think anyone is too interested in the sr400 as a race bike but some very high top speeds have been claimed for it earlier in this thread and it would be good to know what it will do with some accuracy in neutral conditions flat road, no. Yamaha 500 sr ahrma sr500 used engine cylinder head with rocker cover. In 1976 yamaha developed the xt500 a single cylinder 500cc ohc dirt bike.
A larger front tyre size will reduce the indicated speedo reading linearly across the speed range so improve the speedo accuracy. Bikez has a high number of users looking for used bikes. The yamaha xt500 was the first 500cc single cylinder machine. Used, yamaha sr 125 engine side case yamaha sr 125 engine side case. Syamaha xt 500 racer yamaha xt 500 flattrack yamaha xt 500tuning yamaha sr 500 tuning yamaha xt megacycle racer flattracker. Now theyve taken another step forward, by taking a small step back. Yamaha motorcycle service manuals, parts manuals and technical specifications. View online or download yamaha sr 500 service manual. Yamaha sr500 motorcycle parts exhaust, engine, cooling, brake. You can list all 1978 yamaha sr 500 available and also sign up for email notification when such bikes are advertised in the future.
Sr shop truxton assembled honda vtr250 wheels onto sr400 as shown on attached. Yamaha sr500 sr 500 workshop service repair manual eng ger fre ita part 2 here. Jul 27, 20 how to start yamaha sr 500 engine michalbrzuska. View and download yamaha sr400 owners manual online.
I bought a black 1978 yamaha sr and rode it all through college. The cylinder will be bored for 90 mm, deburred and honed. Hardstarting yamaha sr500 classic motorcycle repair. Heres our handpicked list of parts and accessories for your yamaha sr500 with universal parts included choose another motorcycle yamaha. Your number one forum and online source of info for the venerable yamaha sr500. This is a restoredmodified 1978 yamaha sr500, the famous street version of the 500cc thumpers also built for tt, xt offroad models. I leave the length long for your fitting and tuning. And their new yamaha sr500 type 7 builds testify to this. Aug 15, 2011 here is a sr500 engine in a 1978 husky frame that i built many years ago.
Modification to the stock carburetor of the yamaha sr500. The carburetor schematic contains the largest amount of parts with ninetyfour listed products. Sr500 sr250 parts yamaha xs650 parts and vintage yamaha parts. In this book, author tracy martin addresses all of a modern motorcycles enginecontrol systems and tells you how to get the most out of todays bikes. This is the best case cover to do as it is aluminum and we can weld it. Jul 30, 2012 for more advice and help on xt500s check out. We have the right yamaha sr500 parts for any job from repair and maintenance to custom motorcycle build projects. I have never tried anything like this before, and dayum i learned a lot. Send you cover and you shift shaft and 1 xs650 shift shaft if you want left and right shft ability. In japan, in order to meet tiered licensing regulations, the sr was released with a 400cc engine instead of the 500cc variant avalable in europe and the us. The yamaha sr400 has stood the test of time like no other model. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1978 yamaha sr500 motorcycles with kelley blue book. The motorcycle database is a research directory for specifications on all of your favorite classic motorcycles.
Cam chain adjuster cover to fit the sr500, sr400, xt500 tt500 solid polished brass. How to tune and modify motorcycle engine management systems. Aug, 2009 my yamaha sr 500 after tuning with hot cam, mikuni carbie and kn airfilters. The others were also purple and although they were lookers, i really loved the old yamaha black. Can someone educate me on the differences between these three engine from years 76 to 79. On top is an aluminum yamaha xt500 fuel tank, wrapped in a paint scheme inspired by an unforgettable riding trip through baja. Yamaha sr500 the engines lower and possibly back end housing will be fixed in the rack by using the supplied bolts, so that cylinder and cylinder head as well as the engine side cover remain accessible. Which is why top outfits like auto fabrica are constantly evolving. Yamaha sr125 engine for sale in uk view 55 bargains. Hitting the open road on your yamaha sr500 means freedom, exhilaration and an escape from the daily grind.
Since i installed a white brothers 38mm mikuni on my sr and have not done any of the modification or jetting changes on the stock carburetor, i will simply present the views of each author and let the reader determine there own course of action. Cafe contenders yamaha sr400 and sr500 return of the. Yamaha sr500 sr 500 workshop service repair manual eng ger fre ita. Just behind it is a new saddle from motolanna, with a new. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. Please feel free to email, call, or text with any questions or to arrange a time to see the bike.
Use with hardblock valve rocker arm price is with exchange original camshaft, only in good condition. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. If anyone has any experience with tuning the stock carburetor on the sr500 and wants to comment on the. My yamaha sr 500 after tuning with hot cam, mikuni carbie and kn airfilters. Hallo, to do it the right way, meaning ignition coming from boths sides to make an even fuel gas combustion,you have to make a second plug hole trough the camchaintunnel. Tuning fuel injection is popular for automobile but tuning to motorcycle is rare case. I live in norway so wich is in germany is the closest i am to getting tuning parts. The yamaha tx500 was yamahas first foray into midsize 4stroke territory, and while initial impressions were highly favorable, the tx500 proved less than easy to live with, perhaps because it was a little too hightech for its time. From motorcycle tuning tips to detailed motorcycle engine repair, he can draw. The vintage spoke leading supplier of vintage motorcycle parts for yamaha, honda, suzuki, kawasaki and more north american and south american dealer of kedo. Last year i removed the yamaha engine and reverted back to the original 390 auto engine. With its success, yamaha engineers were challenged to produce the street version sr500 with the styling image of its predecessor the xs650 which was inspired by british design.
The most accurate yamaha sr500 mpg estimates based on real world results of 2 thousand miles driven in 5 yamaha sr500s. When replaced with vtr250 wheels,you do not need to change sr stock front section and rear swing arm. We decided to import the sr 400 in small quantities, based on the demand from tuners and special customers says product planning manager oliver grill. Huge stocks, fast worldwide shipping directly from japan.
I finally got some definitely needed help to take apart my engine. Excellent for the do it your selfer and a musthave for the professional. View and download yamaha sr 500 service manual online. The evolution of auto fabricas yamaha sr500 youtube. To be sure, tt, xt and sr all have 87 x 84mm engines, and the xt and sr units both have 9. Specializing in yamaha sr400 sr500 xt500 tt500 xt250 tt600 xt600 and more. Hello all i recently purchased a xt 500 cylinder from ebay. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and rare bikes. Craig built several short stroke 500s in the mid 1980s. Tuning my yamaha sr 125 yamaha workshop yamaha owners. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1981 yamaha sr500 and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Theres a clear progression from their first type 7 to the exquisite type 7x.
Sr500 head pipe fit much like stock, runs under right side foot. First released in the cc single cylinder engine was based on the xt trail bike it proved popular both in europe and the usa the cc single was pleasant to ride and held that nostalgic aura that cc singles encourage it is still manufactured today for. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Yamaha sr500 tt500 xt500 complete engine gasket kit set. Yamaha srx600 srx 600 carburetor exploded view parts diagram schematic here. At omega racer, the yamaha sr400 sr500 is our speciality. New brakes, fresh oil change, new oil filter, new air filter, new battery, new tires, new muffler. If anyone has any experience with tuning the stock carburetor on the sr500 and wants to comment on the information provided, i would be glad to include it here. As a continuation to my last video i finally got some definitely needed help to take apart my engine. Oct 09, 2006 can anyone tell me if its possible easily to tune my yamaha sr 125.
Ive pulled a 1978 sr500 engine out of a frame and put a 1992 engine into it in the space of a few hours, with zero modifications. Combining classic looks with a fantastic thumper engine and such a huge diversity of customisation possibilities, the yamaha sr lends itself to the motorcycle modding scene with ease. Yamaha sr500 sr 500 exploded view parts diagram schematics here. Motorcycle yamaha sr 500 service manual 123 pages motorcycle yamaha sr 500 service manual 151 pages motorcycle yamaha vmx17yb 2009 assembly manual. Honda vtr250 wheels are not wider than xj400 wheels you expected. In 2014, ellaspede were approached by yamaha motor australia to concept and design some custom options for the reborn yamaha sr400. Yamaha sr500 sr 500 model history and technical specifications here. Ive also completely rebuilt the carburetor with fresh jets and gaskets throughout.
Yamaha sr500 sr 500 workshop service repair manual eng ger fre ita part 3 here. Motorcycle engine valves for yamaha sr500 for sale ebay. Yamaha sr400 sr 400 model history and technical specifications here. My brothers were the gasoline alley kids they were both into engines. When a good port job and a megacycle 25180 cam are mated with this combination youll have a 605cc rocket without the stresses involved with high rpm. Cam timing mark for tt and xt,sr 500 yamahas youtube. Yamaha xt500 thumper restoration classic motorbikes. Scrambler fork boots, 185mm58mm, black, 1 pair the bellows for the sr500 specially developed by us for the original fork, absolutely perfect fit and with the right number of grooves there are no wrinkles or looks that are annoying. Engine rebuild mounting kit stand for yamaha sr400 sr 500 tt 500 xt 500 06009 fits. I converted the sr motors back to points ignition, by having the right side crankcase drilled to take the xt points drive gear and used an xt clutch and clutch cover, as the sr s cdi stators are notorious for failing. Yamaha sr500 genuine motorcycle mod upgrade parts to increase performance. Yamaha sr400 sr 400 hb exploded view parts diagram schematics 2017 here. Vesrah complete engine gasket kit for yamaha sr 500 7881, xt 500 7681 vg274. He is only to happy to take on other types however, and in recent times dave has completed many other models, from two.
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