Yamaha sr500 - Engine restoration, part 2

Second part in the process of restoring a Yamaha sr500 engine. In this episode I'm disassembling the piston and alternator.

[@Kristian-us7wu]

These videos are gonna be really useful for my teardown this winter 🏍 keep up the nice vids 💪

[@MrSnoozee]

Thats awsome to hear! Thanks, will do 👊

[@pmacc3557]

Did you tear it down?

[@Kristian-us7wu]

@@pmacc3557 YES! New piston rings, valvestem-seals and a flattened cylinderhead. Running better than ever!

[@pmacc3557]

@@Kristian-us7wu cool! I may in a few years undertake mine also :) i just find these components so beautiful when you see them stripped down and shiny like new...and to imagine them working together at such heat and speed..

[@ayetobee8461]

I really hope you are able to post the rest of these

[@pmacc3557]

Hi. At 3.27 what is that nut with the screw in the middle of it on crankcase? Also, can i attach numerous extra electric accessories such as new headlights ir other things - can the alternator handle the extra load? Thanks

[@Kristian-us7wu]

The large nut with a screw in the middle is for adjusting the clutch arm. Putting on extra lights shouldnt be a problem as long as you still run a battery.

[@pmacc3557]

@@Kristian-us7wu mine has (to the best of my knowledge) no battery as if it cuts out - i have no electrical power until it restarts - which can be dangerous as one nite it cut out and i was left in darkness whilst kicking to restart. this nut with little screw - not sure how it adjusts the clutch arm as for me its basically a blank in side of crank case...