1978 SR500 - Triumph Kit Bike

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China_Racer_1
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1978 SR500 - Triumph Kit Bike

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I have sold the black Cafe Racer and now am selling the Triumph kit bike here are the details The bike is currently in Massachusetts in the USA. Can ship if required.

For Sale:

1978 Yamaha SR-500 Triumph kit bike – Clear Title

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This was a bike build project my client walked away form during the economic crunch so his loss your gain. I have a clear title I my name for it.

If your looking for an old school look with modern reliability then this is the bike. The kit is modeled after the Triumph and has a look that reflects this.

Asking $3,250. Bike is currently in Leominster, Massachusetts.

This bike is a ground up restore with kit parts added. This kit was bought out of Japan.
The engine on this bike was worked on though not a 100% rebuild. Carbs were rebuilt etc..
In total there is about 5,500 USD into this bike. I just need out of it what I have into it. Another’s loss is your gain.

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Upgraded Parts List:
Everything powder coated
New cables

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Old school Triumph style exhaust
Rear shocks upgraded to Hagon
Triumph style seat
Frame, Swing arm, brake calipers, battery box, wheels triple clamps and all other misc frame parts power coated gloss black
Forks were completely rebuilt and the lower tubes powder coated a gun metal grey.
Rear Fender/tail light/plate assembly custom style from the Japanese kit
Side covers from the kit are fiberglass

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Handle bars are after market as are the grips
Custom gauges

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Never used Dunlop tires (a year old)
New sprockets -needs chain
Misc chromed parts for accent
Custom top clamp/damping knob
Rebuilt brake calipers
Stainless Steel Brake lines
New Grips
Custom mirrors
Engine was painted with high temp paint
New brake pads a well as a few sets of used but like new sets of pads that came with the bike
Rebuilt carb with original Yamaha rebuild kit

Things left to do to complete.
1) Hook up the electrical harness, coil, directionals etc..
2) Fit in the light
3) Hook up the cables
4) The levers and brake master cylinder needs to be installed and lines attached brake fluid installed brakes bled.
5) Give the bike a front to rear check on the bolts that are installed

If you know anything about this bike or have a shop manual you should be able to finish this up in about two days of time.

I simply ran out of time on this trip back to the USA. I am curently assigned overseas.
I HAVE ALL THE PARTS NEEDED to finish this project.
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