Yamaha SR400 - How to build a Scrambler | Purpose Built Moto

Building the Ultimate Yamaha SR400 Scrambler | Full Build Breakdown
Join us as we transform a near-falling-apart Yamaha SR400 into one of our favorite Purpose Built Moto Scramblers. While SR400 builds have been done countless times, we're exploring new ground with this one. Stick with us as we run you through the process of turning this classic into a bike that looks like it could take you through a zombie apocalypse!
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[@tylerberryman24]

Great build man, looks great, less is always more when it comes to these builds, inspires me to buy an sr400 myself and do a similar build

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Tyler Berryman cheers Tyler. You should check out our current nemesis build series you’d love that bike

[@delmsie]

I am not the biggest fan of the scrambler style .......BUT, this I like. It looks and sounds great.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Cheers dave!

[@OldschoolBikes]

Great stuff, great content! You and your channel among others has inspired me so much so I’ve just started my own KZbin channel and hope I’ll get half as successful as you! Keep it up!!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Oldschool Bikes great to hear. Good luck with it 👍🏼

[@johnmilkins9084]

Omg that is phenomenal. Love it even more than the last one. Lucky lucky owner....

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks John, Try to make each one a little better than the last.

[@garrettbabcock9024]

More riding shots! Wanna see and hear these things in action! Great b roll of the studio shots though

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Garrett Babcock trying to work that in on our newer videos Thanks for the feedback man!

[@deepbludude4697]

Nailed it!

[@stb357]

Wow, a good looking scrambler that I’m guessing can actually scramble.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

stb357 that’s right ! 😊

[@coolprof1951]

This is the one 😮✌🏾✅

[@Vankookz]

Dude it looks great!

[@Vankookz]

And the footage is on point

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Cheers to that Kev! We should get one to mount up on your adventure van

[@discflight]

Fully sick scrambler! 😃 looks a load of fun and for a long time to come too 👍✌️

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Mate, as always I didnt want to hand it back! But alas it went on a truck to Far North QLD yesterday.

[@overstreet7512]

That is a nice bike!. How do one start to custom his own motorbike? What knowledge does one need to possess.

[@Tempcitz]

That looks mad dude, nice!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Temporary Citizen thanks man, heaps of fun on a gravel road!

[@Tempcitz]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto it looks it! I'm just about to start my scrambler build of my xsr900, cannot wait to get off road

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

That’s a whole lotta bike!

[@deadnature4039]

hey man really simple and cool build, what speedometer are you using and can i use it on my fuel injection SR400?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey mate, check out the build blog linked in the notes. That will tell you what you need to know.

[@africanmotorcyclestories4574]

Try the mitas e07 those tyres are bang for buck

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Veer Patel thanks mate, have you used them on a bike of your own?

[@africanmotorcyclestories4574]

I have them on my crf 250. I use them on highway and medium offroad use. They are damn good on muddy terrain and loose gravel

[@savagewolfix8310]

I have 2 questions: 1. How much is the SR400 2022 model. 2.Will I be able to comfortably to ride the bike? I'm 5'9.

[@aarr3193]

Beauty. I personally hate when builders leave a blank space where the air box used to be. Just my opinion. Other then that shes a beauty

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

My take on this problem is, If theres nothing to cover, why make a cover? I dont need to hide whats not there because I fit the electrics and battery elsewhere

[@shinigamizzz5372]

i like it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@garrettbabcock9024]

I guess you can't really get too many action shots with a buyer waiting to put some miles on it

[@davidshaban]

can you do all of that to a 2018 sr400 as well?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Yeah mate they’re much the same.

[@21pyz]

What rear shocks did you use and what size?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

These are Gazi rear shocks, not sure on the length. this was years ago. Check out the build article for more details linked in the description

[@toykidstv9345]

What's the size of tires?

[@chasemichael5742]

I’m looking at an SR250 that I want to build into a cafe racer, reckon it’s worth it?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

If you have fun doing it, then for sure its worth it.

[@classiclovelivetv9317]

Nice. i like sr 400

[@benmartin3180]

Love the narrative. Aussie as fack.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Ben Martin it’s all I know how to do!

[@lukavidovic3939]

How much is a build like this cost?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Send us an email if you’d like to discuss a build of your own.

[@coronaamezquitafrancisco9983]

Where can I find a kilometer like that ?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Francisco Corona it’s A Koso Gauge

[@brycealmlghty4578]

Price to do this to my Yamaha?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey Bryce, It depends what we start with and how for you want to go. Shoot me an email [e-mail] and we can work through some ideas on your build.

[@brycehillig289]

What helmet is that in the last shot?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Custome made mate

[@jesserondeel9472]

Track name :D?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Jesse Rondeel so long ago now I can’t remember

[@jesserondeel9472]

Let me know if you found them🤙🏻

[@bultacowally]

extra creative you say??? That thing looks like a 1970's mini bike with a lawn mower engine in it. Basically a frame, handlebars, a seat, an engine, and 2 wheels and tires. I would say NOT very creative much at all. What the hell did you create??? Just stripped off some parts and painted everything black...big deal!!! And BTW all you millennial painters...there ARE more colors in the world than black.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

😂😂 thanks man, yeah it’s a totally stock SR that I spray painted. You got me man, PBM is a total sham.

[@crystalstanborough4053]

hipster as fuck beard