#178 SR500

Custom Bike

#178 SR500Custom Report

This is an SR500 that we were asked to service and customize, a junk base vehicle brought in from Chiba Prefecture.

The vehicle body is set up with a 74 Springer fork, a 13cm long bolt-on hardtail, and 16-inch wheels front and back, just like the owner’s favorite ○ ” №140 SR400 Hardtail “. This setup gives the SR a unique sense of weight, making it long, low, and voluminous.

With the addition of wheel caps and the use of a GT50 tank, we created a fully customized SR bobber with a lower, more classical atmosphere, different from the №140 vehicle.

 

№140 SR400 Hardtail

 

【Detailed introduction video】

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【Driving video】

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【 Movie of the right side of the car 】

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Custom List

FrontHandlebars, F forks, headlights, etc.

Front Fork

74 Springer Fork 2 Inch Long

◯ By modifying the brake panel support, the “rise” that is common with Springer Fork x Drum Brake during braking is eliminated. By setting it appropriately, the fork smoothly sinks, changing to an easy-to-ride design.


Front Wheel

◯A one-off starburst design aluminum wheel cap has been added to the front wheel, which has been converted to 16 inches with a custom spoke. It is finished with a semi-gloss powder coat.


Headlight

5.75 inch Old Bates Type Side Mount Headlight #5.75 inch headlight #General-purpose parts

◯ Mounted with a one-off stainless light stay with a lug-style design made by press and hand bending.


Handle/Handle Area

◯ The handle is a flat drag bar for original bicycles with a narrow mounting width, adjusted to the handle clamp width of the Springer fork.

Amal type throttle holder, general purpose (for 7/8″)

◯ The controls are simplified with a mini switch, a stainless one-off lower mirror, and the clutch lever is eliminated by the jockey shift, making the handle area extremely simple.


Handle Lock Weld On Kit

〇It is discreet and easy to operate, installed under the stem. It’s a reliable equipment for when you’re out, during storage, and vehicle inspection.


MOTOR ROCK Decompression lever

A decompression lever directly attached to the engine to simplify the area around the handle.


Front Blinker

Small Rubber Winker Smoke Set of 4

Diamond Winker Stay Front Black SR400/500

◯It is attached to the lower part of the frame.


Speedometer

Mechanical Speedometer 60mm Black Panel 1:4

Universal Speedometer Stay

〇Mounted on the left front side of the gasoline tank where it is inconspicuous and highly visible.


CenterTank, oil tank, seat, step, muffler etc.

Muffler

“One-off Pipe Production Exhaust Pipe Flange Set”

〇A drag pipe made using a convenient production kit for the mouthpiece at the root. It’s a one-off item made at the owner’s request to be as close to the vehicle body as possible and horizontal to the ground.


Step/Shift

Mid-High Jockey Shift Kit Chrome for SR400/500

〇Maintaining the comfortable riding posture of the mid-high step, this jockey shift kit is designed with a focus on touch and stroke operation. The shift operation becomes foot clutch, and gear change becomes hand change, doubling the fun of operating a custom bike.


Seat

BATES Type Genuine Leather Solo/Pillion Set Vertical Tuck Roll

〇A seat set made of genuine leather with good cushioning. The spring input position and angle settings, as well as the pillion pad mounting position, are set up in a unique 2%ER configuration that reduces fatigue.

(Discontinued) ⇒Genuine Leather STD Solo Saddle Seat/Pillion Pad Set

“Solo Saddle Seat 2 Inch Spring Comfort Mount Set”

〇A mount kit that is easy to install on custom frames and the like. The lever ratio can also be changed, allowing for good cushioning.


Carburetor

◯ A setup of CR carburetor on a well-maintained 500cc engine, including tappet and cam chain adjustments. It’s a carburetor that is harder to handle due to its heavier throttle compared to the ” FCR carburetor 39φ SR400/500 single unit ” recommended by 2%ER. However, we repaired and set up the CR carburetor that was installed when brought in, and used it.


Electrical

◯The electrical box under the seat is custom-made. It was designed to be easily opened and closed even in case of trouble, providing easy access to all electrical components for maintenance.


  • RearFenders, rear shocks, swingarms, etc.

    Hardtail

    “Rigid Line” Bolt-On Hardtail Kit』(13cm long, made to order)

    〇As the name suggests, this is a detachable hardtail kit using bolts/nuts. It remodels the seat rail of the original frame to make it rigid. You can revert to the swing arm/rear shock specification when you need to pass an inspection or change the style.


    Rear Wheel

    Rear drum starburst cover SR400/500

    16″ Kit Steel Spoke SR400/500 Rear

    〇This is a kit that gives the same size and power as a typical Harley. Like the front, it includes a one-off aluminum wheel cover, and the “Rear Drum Starburst Cover” is painted in semi-gloss powder black and added.

    Drilled plate torque rod SR400/500

    〇This is a drilled design torque rod to avoid interference with the wider tires.


    Rear Fender

    The unique design of the rear fender with ribs around the outside is a one-off made using the “Universal Round Fender Outside Rib” (discontinued). The fender stay is a one-off made of stainless steel. This was also made in a lug-style design like the headlight stay, using pressing and hand bending, and finished with buff polishing.


    Tail Lamp

    Mini Crocker Tail Light Polish

    ◯Select a classic tail.


    RearTurn Signal

    Small Rubber Winker Smoke Set of 4

    Weld tab S size 4.5mm thick steel 2p

    〇Welded to the hardtail. Used as a turn signal base.

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