I just sealed a deal on an SRX600, almost perfect with suspension up grades. Pictures soon. Any one familiar with them?..........................D
I have seen the SR 500 but never hear of this one. I did a quick google and this came up. Strange it came up with 2 RDs
I remember the SRX. Looking forward to the pics. Congrats on your new ride :hifive:
A friend of mine had an SRX "back in the day". Torquey single, light and nimble bike. I like the look too. You'll have a blast.
SRX600 was a cult bike to be sure.
Not many sold here in the states, but popular in Japan and Europe
Bulletproof 600 single, and high-spec cycle parts.
Hard to go wrong if the price is right.
Never had an opportunity to ride one but rode with a couple. No rocket but a great townie and backroad entertainer. You ever kickstart a big four stroke single when hot? It can be a PITA.
Yeah, I used to have a TT500, sonofabitch if you touch the throttle! The seller has an amazing collection of Yamahas that are pristine originals ,or real nice restorations. He's asking $2500 for the SRX which seems more than fair for the condition and mileage (11,000) bike has period upgrades, pipe, suspension,oil cooler. We meet on the 7th. If all is as promised pictures will follow...........................................D
BTW, I'll check out his other offerings as well
I bought a low mile basket case SRX this last summer. It was disassembled for painting and some mild cafe mods....and the po never got any further. It has a Wiseco 635cc hi comp piston, aftermarket pipe, a couple of shabby Supertrapp mufflers, and a pair of Mikuni RS34 flatslide pumpers. So far, I have only fiddled a bit with the carb mounting, as the 34mm flatslides have 70 mm c-c, while the stock "YDIS" carb setup had 65 mm. I plan on having a local bike shop go through the engine, mainly due to lack of time. And this high version exhaust looks good, but is not cheap..... http://www.bsm-exhausts.com
so did you get it?
i went for one last year, its a real looker
sweet little town bike, not fast but lots of fun, sounds like a dirt bike
really small and nimble, i fell in love with its looks
the wife won't ride on the back of my other bikes, but she likes the srx
Wow, that is a super nice bike. I can see that one coming home!
Quote from: paul1478 on March 13, 2019, 07:10:26 AM
Wow, that is a super nice bike. I can see that one coming home!
hey thank you much Paul, it had been well kept in the previous owners board room but kept in riding condition which is what i saw attractive about it
i made an inquiry about that one you have pictured in your previous post, believe it is in North Dakota, still at the dealership it was delivered to in 1986- i think it has like 30 "roll around" miles on it
but would it be a sin to start it and ride it? (that answer is an opinion)
would it be expensive to make it roadworthy again- i think too much and worried about possibly dry rotted internal rubber parts, tires, brake lines, ya know; all the stuff that makes a $5oo dollar barn find actually cost $1500
i believe that guy was asking $5K for the one you pictured
its another fantastic candidate for a proper motor swap, i always think " a RZ motor would really do the trick on that bike"
i feel the same about the FZR400
Yes, you are correct on the location. 5K, not a chance. like you said it would cost you a lot to get it back on the road. I may need to keep an eye out for one. Back in the day, I had a good friend with an SR500 and really liked it, this looks like the next step up.
I got the bike for $1800, needs carb and petcock gone thru, otherwise very nice. Having problems posting pics..........................D
hot damn, that's a sweet one for sure, i dig that little upper fairing
also a nice looking intercepter you gots there
nice score on that bike
Sounds like you got a pretty good deal on it :clap: Works Perf shocks too. I'll bet it's loud with that Supertrapp on there!
I'm sure you'll have a lo tof fun with it. Congrats
Quote from: dgorms on March 13, 2019, 08:43:39 PMHaving problems posting pics..........................D
Size your pics to 850 wide, maintain the aspect ratio & let the length adjust itself. That size usually fits real well.
Cool bike!
Very cool and good price. I also love your interceptor. I remember seeing one for the fist time. it was so GP looking at the time.
Thanks, I actually have 6 Interceptors ( 83,84 85 X3, 86 vfr) as well as 3 305s and an S3, RZ,DS7, R5 and spare parts for all. The SRX has been on my " got to have " list for a long time. Don't see them too often so I jumped on it..........................D
Heck yes. For that price I would have jumped on it too.
Placed it right next to my SDR200 in the living room.
An SRX600 would be on that "would love to have someday" list.
Cheers, JJ
Yaman, I noticed the different oil cooler line configurations, whats up?...................D
Well the SRX is up and running perfectly! I got the starting drill down and it's usually a one or two kick affair. The bike is very light and agile, definite back road burner. Now back to the RZ project..................................................D
Quote from: dgorms on March 23, 2019, 02:21:48 PM
Yaman, I noticed the different oil cooler line configurations, whats up?...................D
it came that way, i honestly dont know what the benefit is
Quote from: dgorms on April 27, 2019, 01:25:15 PM
Well the SRX is up and running perfectly! I got the starting drill down and it's usually a one or two kick affair. The bike is very light and agile, definite back road burner. Now back to the RZ project..................................................D
yup, learning the method definitely helps
i love the handling but, the power is lacking, sure would have been a winner with a 2stroke twin in it
Yaman, at 62 years old the power of the SRX is just about right!
welp,
had to sell the SRX :(
to fund the RZ stroker motor project :) woot woot! :righteous:
That's a great find. I had two regular riding buddies in college: one with a 500 Interceptor and the other with an SRX. Both sweet bikes, but neither were as quick as my RZ 8)
Wade
Wade, I have both, in the right twisties it's a toss up between the SRX and the RZ. The torque of the SRX really thrusts you out of corners! BTW I live in northwet Washington, Tacoma
I'm just down the superslab from you in Chehalis; maybe you saw me at the races last night in Portland? I was sitting in front of the two drunk guys ;D! If not, see my post in Events. Angry Bees ride?
Wade
Speaking of SRXs, this one sold for only $3300 at the Vegas Mecum auction last month. All stock and only 7400 miles.
That was well bought, looks cherry.........................D
Quote from: SoCal250 on February 10, 2020, 03:27:21 PM
Speaking of SRXs, this one sold for only $3300 at the Vegas Mecum auction last month. All stock and only 7400 miles.
pretty nice,
hate the Cadillac emblems on the side covers though :umm:
As much as I hate selling bikes, someone has offered "stooopid money" for the SRX. Enough to complete at least 4 of my other projects.......................Sayonara SRX!