Yamaha SRX/RD Hybrid

[SoCal250]

Well, it's been a while but in the end I've decided to keep it and finish the job.

Cool!

[BlueR32]

Body parts are out for painting. Will update when I get them back. Otherwise it's pretty much complete except for a few minor tweaks.

[SoCal250]

 

[Simmons1]

 

Can't wait to see it complete

[JKV45]

Looking good! Neat idea for a RD engine.

I got my road racing license on a SRX600, back in the day.

Crazy-bad photo, but you get the idea -



Always thought the SRX250 looked like fun - but it was painfully slow.

[BlueR32]

My friend is doing the paintwork for me had some challenges with the tank. After he stripped the paint to prep it he discovered a large area of "filler" which he removed and found a large number of holes. We were mystified as to what could have caused such carnage. In any case, he came up with a clever solution using old Phillips head screws. He cut them flush and welded around them to seal the holes. He then pressure tested the tank before painting. The last pic is right before he applied clear coat.

[RDnuTZ]

old school bodywork method of pulling dents was drill small holes and use slide hammer with screw bit end to pull out dents. Typically using heat as you go. The holes also allowed the Bondo to grip better, but I wouldn't want it on my gas tank. Usually, they brazed the holes shut before filler applied. More modern method is to tack on slender rods on outside of tank and use slide hammer pulling on the rods. No holes needed for newer method.

[2steve]

That tank after paint   

That is one top hybrid project.

[85RZwade]

That tank after paint   

That is one top hybrid project.

Absolutely agree!

[SoCal250]

Very nice!

[350GUY]

Work of ART! Your painter friend is definitely tops!