Yamaha SR500 Resurrection - help!

[Helen]

Now then, does anyone know anything about raceline oil line kit thingy bobs for these? I remember something about overheating problems and it being a good idea to have one (I know I'm getting ahead of myself here - it's still in a zillion pieces, same as last week....)

Could my engine problem be down to not having one? A while before this I had to have new camshaft bearings.

[pigafetta]

If you look at the 'Fuelling problems..' thread in 'Bike Problems' on this forum, Damo is having similar issues. I know nowt about these bikes but theres been some info and links posted about the oil line mods.

Dave b

[Helen]

Thanks - I've just had a look - that's really helpful.

Helen

[guest27]

An addition to that... from last trip to the TT on the Triton.

Sidestand - a device on the bike that allows you to prop it up away from lampposts, but will fail when you are too far away from bike to catch it.

Helmet - a device to stop you bike from hitting the ground and denting the ally tank when the 'sidestand' fails on cue.

Footrest.  A device to stop bike sliding from helmet, it achieves this by punching a neat hole through said helmet

R

[Steve Lake]

or.. 'sidecar' the bit you usally hit in a 'sorry mate, didn't see you' scenario

With regard to your seat (i refer to the one on your bike of course!)
I use a chap in Kings Lynn, who does a good job (see my SRX's #1 & #3 in piccy section somewhere)
he can do almost any shape or style you want, but would obviously need a drawing and instructions
and colour required.
steve

[TOAD]

Use the correct technical terms and no one will know what you are going on about - well the sad few will.  Describe what you see and the rest of us will think - Ahh I know that.

"Thingy" - the correct technical term for any part for which you are unsure of the function.
"Widget" - a complex looking "Thingy"
"Sticky out bit" - and "Thingy" that sticks out.
"Sticky in bit" - any "Thingy" that sticks in.

Not to be confused with a "Bit Sticky Thingy" - this is any bike part handled by a 4 year old who has been eating sweets.

"Fettle" - to take apart and rebuild in the hope that it will now work better.
"Buggered" - any mechanical device Roger has "Fettled"
"Mullered" - any mechanical device Roger has tried to repair.

R

  I'm familiar with this terminology. I can see all these parts in my minds eye as I work my way around my bike.

[trophydave]

Hi Helen,have you had any luck with the conrod?My XT350 seems to have a similar problem and I am also in Notts.
Cheers Dave

[Helen]

Hi Dave

Well, I've ordered a new gudgeon pin which should arrive this week. If it does, we'll take the conrod & gudgeon pin to Service Engineering in Grimsby (my hubby goes that way quite often) on Friday to see what they can do with it.

I'll let you know how I get on!

Helen

[Helen]

I've decided to have the conrod replaced. I've been advised that there isn't much metal there to work with and having it honed out would weaken it. I reckon that with it being the one and only, it needs all the strength it can get!!

So I've ordered more bits & pieces and it's plan B now. I'm going to try SEP in Kegworth for this....

Helen

[Steve H]

I'm going to try SEP in Kegworth for this....

Ive not used them myself but have heard good things about them

[Helen]

Thanks, that's reassuring to know.

[trophydave]

Helen,can I ask where you ordered your parts from?Living out in the sticks I don't want to be back and forth too many times fetching stuff from dealers if I can help it.

[Helen]

Hi Dave

I've ordered them from Jeff Hall Motorcycles in Sheffield (0114 2333116). Although they're not Yamaha dealers, they've been really helpful so far. Ask for Kevin - he'll do his best to find what you need.

Good luck!

Helen

[Helen]

Hi

Amongst my many parts in boxes is a brake caliper, without piston or any of the other bits & pieces. The thing is, I don't know if it's the right one (for instance, there are some Honda CB500T bits in there). Would someone be really kind and post me a photo of the correct one for the bike so I can identify it please? Just a snap of the caliper on the bike would be brill.

Thanks,
Helen

[guest27]

Come on guys - help the lady!

R