With the days of the two-stroke slowly fading in the rearview mirror, Yamaha decided that it would bring back the engaging and exciting feel of a two-stroke, but wanted to wrap it up in a street-faring 4 stroke package. By 1978, Yamaha had taken the success from their off-road market and made the SR500, a 4-stroke single cylinder middle-weight motorcycle that put up respectable numbers for the time. At peak power, the SR500 was good for 31 hp and 26 lb-ft of torque. The SR was an uncompromised motorcycle that rewarded the basics, and was unrelenting in it’s form.
This example is VIN: 2J2022964. The seller purchased this motorcycle six years ago in Reno, Nevada.
The odometer shows 12,330 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states they have done a “complete restoration” apart from the engine, which included rebuilding the forks, installing new tires, chain/sprockets, handlebars, grips, levers, and exhaust. The seller states they have receipts for all work done.
Modifications:
As part of the restoration, the seller has added the following to this example:
Handlebar top clamp with milled grooves.
Drilled brake discs.
Custom paint and powder coat, including a powder coated frame.
Progressive adjustable shocks.
Small front fender, steel braided brake lines.
Bobbed rear fender.
New Dunlop D404 tires.
Powder-coated rims.
Exhaust and muffler.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop D404 tires.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Gardnerville, Nevada, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Nevada title. Have any SR500 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
