1978 Yamaha SR500
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Listed byBobitect
Redding, Connecticut 0689617,000 milesManual
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Summary
This 1978 Yamaha SR500, owned by the seller since 1981, shows 17k miles and underwent a comprehensive 2017 refurbishment. The work included repainting the bodywork in black with gold graphics, overhauling the suspension and brakes, and installing a Mikuni flat-slide carburetor, White Brothers exhaust, and Power Dynamo electronic ignition. Noted condition issues include corrosion on the shift lever and ancillary components, and oil smoke from the exhaust after extended disuse.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Aug 17, '25
Listing history
1 appearance- 8/17/2025Bring a TrailerSold· this listing$2.6k
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Cooperstown Geez, this looks nice. But I can't find a reason to add to or replace my own 78 SR 500. Had SRs since 1983; I was ... View more
AlexWCruns @berfinroy, appreciate your take, and agree that the heavy wheels never did the SR500 any favors. However, as ... View more
Bobitect Love the comments so far. This was the first and only bike I ever purchased back when I was 26 and has been a dear ... View more
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