So I'm building a thumper....SR500

[blackbetty]

Next is wheels. Sticking with the stock mags, 19/18. I replaced all the bearings/seals and got the wheels stripped with chemical stripper, then my soda blaster for stubborn parts. I also rebuilt the speedo drive and the rear wheel cush drive.

Hit them with appliance epoxy:

Wrapped them with Avon Distanzias (100/90-19 front, 110/80-18 rear):

I've got a bunch of rotors. You guys like drilled or solid?

 

[5twins]

I'm pretty sure those swingarms came stock with needle bearings.

 

[blackbetty]

Oh yea, the handlebars I'm running are vintage Answer MX bars that came on one of the bikes. They have a rad profile. I painted them black with more appliance epoxy.

Here's a shot of the triple trees. Stripped bare then appliance epoxied. Hughs riser bushings and all new stainless hardware. Also installed tapered steering head bearings.

I shaved the right fork lower of it's brake mounts. Wire wheeled it and cleared the lower. Forks will be rebuilt with all new guts. One of the front ends already had replacement tubes by Forking By Frank. Sweeeeet

 

[blackbetty]

I'm pretty sure those swingarms came stock with needle bearings.

Yes they most certainly did.

 

[blackbetty]

I'm using a GT80 MX tank. Kind of overdone on SRs, but the size is awesome. It's one of my favorite tanks ever. I'm sealing it and running it exactly the way it is:

 

[Inevitable]

Show us the wheels! the wheels man!!!

errr...your posting to fast for my comment to make since lol.

 

[blackbetty]

I really like this picture.

 

[Yamaha_chop]

That picture is awesome, so are your wheels.

Drilled rotor for sure. Love the new direction!

 

[Scrambled]

Sweeeet ride ! Damn I miss my SRs .

 

[blackbetty]

.....

 

[Inevitable]

Hell ya man!

 

[ReycleBill]

I wish those bikes could be found in my neck of the woods. I've never actually laid eyes on one.

 

[pregrid]

you're gonna like those Distanzias!

 

[blackbetty]

I just got my MZB Powerdynamo ignition/charging system in the mail. That is some nice gear.

Also got my ported/polished head back from Hoos:

Brass guides, RD springs, new valves, 38mm intake, fresh seals, megacycle rockers......unghh

Here's a back shot:

 

[HAPPY DAN]

I ve ran these tires on my last two bikes, good stuff, handle great!

 

[Wally]

SR Men here
http://www.australiancaferacers.com/

 

[dixieharris]

Hey why not turn one into a 650? check out my album, replace the lower frame tubes and the motor fits right in, glad to guide you. Makes for a meen good handeling machine

 

[blackbetty]

Figured I'd give this one a little photo update for any of those who are interested. I should be wrapping this one up within a month or two.

 

[alfredo]

stellar! can't wait to see the riding down the highway video

 

[javafinger]

Super sweeeett!!