I actually see your point but even my lawnmower has a place to put a water bottle, and I have used the cell phone holder a couple of time. Some wider tires on the rear would be nice but it's not good for really rough terrain. the skinnier tires are good for battery range but I'd be willing to trade off a couple of mph for a little more traction on a dirt road. I have it registered as a motorcycle now and will be using it as a neighborhood cruiser and yard clean up cart.

@@markmurphy5005 thanks for watching, just trying to help everyone out

@@chrishollis3795 a Dremel tool with a buffing head is great for details but is a bit small for doing large areas.

@@stuarthartstein1647 It's good to hear from another owner who has realistic expectations from these machines. I'm enjoying this one, including the tinkering with it . Our weather should be nicer over the next couple of weeks so I plan to test the range and cargo capacity. It'll be fun and I have a few mods planned for the future but really want to see if the stock machine can live up to its spec sheet. Happy Holidays to you too.

@@JMDAIA Thank you.

Thanks, it's a job but I love it.

@@Yoshi-Mooch I have been curious about these for years and the combination of availability from a well known retailer and a great price convinced me to try one.

@@ogrooster69 If the price is right go for it. Despite being a bit slow and heavy mine has quickly become a favorite ride because it's so comfortable.

@@Yoshi-Mooch it took me awhile to get the previous owner to sell me this one. It was more than I'd normally pay for a project but it has been worth it

@@MotopsychoBlog They really are beautiful.

You didn't see me riding in this video did you? 😂 BTW I actually agree with you.

That's the truth, even compared to my Royal Enfield 650 it feels slow, but it's way more comfortable than my VF750F and SR500.

@@raymondclark1458 be sure to check out the 3 VJMC bike shows over a @vjmcn.america2130

Thanks!

@@Yoshi-Mooch she had to operate the camera for me. I've used this handle online now for about 30 years or so. Used to be a little crazy but now I'm mainly just grandpa with the motorcycles.

japan.webike.net/products/20365005.html. This is directly to the shock absorber, they have a lot of other great parts too

@@hodaka1000 Thanks for the opportunity to converse. I am also running a VM36 that was pre-jetted for an SR500 but discovered that it was a little too rich when I hooked up my AFR gauge to tune it so I have gone down a jet size on both jets. My plan is to keep it for a few years at least, although for the first couple of years it will probably be a pampered show bike when I finish the full build.

@@hodaka1000 I understand why you wouldn't use a power tool on seat mounts but there still was about a 12mm gap between the seat mount and the frame. It turns out that there are lots of small differences between the 78-80 SRs and the newer ones. Unfortunately not all parts companies realize that.

​@@MotopsychoBlog A lot of the new 400 parts will fit and a lot of them still use the original parts numbers Because of the only recently discontinued SR400 I can get just about anything I need though a local Yamaha dealership except parts for the rear master cylinder and caliper If I get their 400 parts I usually buy them from their internet site but if I need actual 78 parts I have to call them to check availablity and buy them over the phone but it's surprising what's they can still supply and the staff are very obliging At the moment I'm waiting for oil pump rotors to come over from Japan I bought them off the 2016 SR400 listing on their internet site but they have the same 2J2 part numbers as the 78 500 Sometimes things are a little different but you can usually work out what is or isn't compatible by their schematic diagrams or part numbers I recently bought new screws for a gearbox bearing retainer off their 2016 400 internet listing, they're Philips heads on the 78 but I received torque head instead but they'll do the job

@@hodaka1000 A lot of the parts interchange but using the CMSNL website helps a lot. There are a few things such as the left headlight mount that are unique to the U S. models. The rear fender has different mounting points at the front also.

@@MotopsychoBlog Yeah not everything fits, I'm not sure about the earlier SR400 that were also first produced in 1978 maybe they had a 19" front wheel, but the later ones have an 18" front wheel and a totally different front mudguard (fender) and lots of things are different like their fuel injection crankshafts magnetos ignitions and magneto covers and things but a lot of the basic things like transmissions cylinder head clutch parts kick start parts and things are interchangeable and often use the same part numbers or updated part numbers on parts that are still compatible I heard 90% off the parts from the 400 are interchangeable with the 500 I don't know if that's correct but a lot of the parts are interchangeable What's unique about an American SR500E 2J2 left hand headlight mount compared to an Australian SR500E 2J2 left hand headlight mount ? As far as I know the US/Canadian 2J2 is basically the same as an Australian/New Zealand 2J2 I don't think anywhere else in world got our 2J2 with cast wheels and a rear disc brake other than here and there The main difference is the speedometer dials on Australian models have metric dials and I'm not sure but you could tell me the US models have either imperial or combination imperial and metric ? another difference is the US SR500E 2J2 was available in black and like your bike red while in Australia they were only available in black Another difference that is unique to Australia are the sidecover stickers on any Australian SR500 were fitted locally and say "500 Single" in an old style script You do know the British/European released 1978 SR500 had spoked wheels and a rear drum brake ? CNSNL is a good site I've seen it I haven't bought anything from them but I know it, one thing I like about it if I'm not mistaken they have a list below the descriptions of the parts that shows other models that use that same part And there SR500E list shows what parts are not available without having to contact them to find out But there's nothing wrong with Yamaha's own site it's pretty good and I think their prices are very reasonable as I said SR500E parts can't be bought through their internet site you have to speak to them but that not a problem and their schematics are the same as the schematics in my genuine Yamaha SR500E Australian New Zealand parts book I got a clutch shaft recently the shaft the clutch cable connects to that goes into the engine I think it was about $47au from Yamaha soon after I saw one on eBay in England listed as NOS for around $175

@@hodaka1000 I don't have access to an Australian only part diagram. It's possible the Australian and US model have more in common.When I was installing my custom headlight mounts one mounting hole was different and the Japanese manufacturer of the part told me that the US version was unique. This video shows the difference between mine and the JDM version kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6HYk4StjqiagJIsi=1VB65qFaT9ZIIT1u

Slight uphill is okay riding solo. If the hills are steep or they're heavily loaded it drops way off. The red one at the end of the video has an 88cc kit so it's a little better than stock.

@@MotopsychoBlog I'm riding a nc50 stock outside of the carb replacement by previous owner, hills are the enemy

​@@Br0ken_Rob0tsthe 70 will be a little better.but not a huge difference

@@Robert-jt4xt that story made my day.

@@MotopsychoBlog I'm glad my friend

The direction is not critical as long as the sanding is thorough. Sand lengthwise, around and even diagonally as required to get to every inch of the surface. Do the same thing with the polishing.

I did another video that involved polishing and painting and decided to take your advice about showing more of the work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXK8oaOqgNZ1Zqs

Hey, thanks!

The bearings shown in the caliper are the original factory Yamaha ball bearings. I've discovered that some old Hondas also used readily available standard ball bearings as well

Thanks!

@@bonanza-md4yz geez you need your eyes checked, I am way too young for that. 😂

Ether way you could die? what's your point? id trust him to build a bike more than a large majority of companies, you kind of invalidated your own point with saying expensive ones will still kill you. if anything this is safer than a lot of Chinese bikes. Also this dude is clearly a mechanic that knows what he's doing.

@@river_the_drake5229 been doing this for years, everything from rat bikes to national show winners. Not worried about keyboard warriors talking small.

@MotopsychoBlog respected ya untill the last part😂😂😂big man over here

@turquoisephoenix6548 yeah ik man just sayin I had 5 accidents on motorcycles this week I heard of and all of em were fatal. safe and cheap usually don't corelate is what I was trying to say before this 80 year old who thinks he's bad ass called me a keyboard warrior😭😂

@@river_the_drake5229 the bike has new tires, brakes, fresh suspension and and this Gen X gentleman sincerely hopes that you get your eyes checked, it's dangerous for blind people to try to ride

@@spiffypreston3176 83 v45

@@WestfulThinking😆 you better go watch the video it was clipped from it was up on the mainstand.