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Topic: Another SDR project |
James P
Replies: 17
Views: 14324
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 1:08 am Subject: Another SDR project |
I was also planning to install a tacho as outlined in JamesP SDR rebuild but discovered the drive parts were now NLA. That went out of the window until I spotted an SDR parts bundle on eBay and snag ... |
Topic: Splitting SDR cases |
James P
Replies: 6
Views: 17354
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:10 am Subject: Splitting SDR cases |
Cases are currently apart whilst the crankshaft is at the machine shop for evaluation.
https://i.ibb.co/B3HkJt4/20230830-165534.jpg
Hopefully those crank webs should clean up OK Ron - let us k ... |
Topic: Another SDR project |
James P
Replies: 17
Views: 14324
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:51 pm Subject: Another SDR project |
One of many questions has arisen, namely ... is the SDR standard chassis Nickel or Chrome plated?
I have read articles with both being mentioned but dont know which is correct. Its appears to be l ... |
Topic: Suzuki GSXR1100-GT750 |
James P
Replies: 1
Views: 5601
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Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:39 pm Subject: Suzuki GSXR1100-GT750 |
I saw this weird concoction for sale on Yahoo Auctions today:
https://i.imgur.com/upRSG3z.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/b6O8Pys.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7k8147h.jpg
According to the blurb, the ow ... |
Topic: SDR230 for sale in Japan |
James P
Replies: 1
Views: 6615
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:43 am Subject: SDR230 for sale in Japan |
I saw this SDR for sale on Yahoo Auctions:
https://i.imgur.com/uGV3gXV.jpg
Basically, it has a DT230 Lanza engine transplant and TZ125 front suspension.
Not cheap at 1,300,000 Yen (about 6,90 ... |
Topic: SDR 200 Carb question |
James P
Replies: 5
Views: 16393
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:13 am Subject: SDR 200 Carb question |
Thks James - Inhave found that to be the case indeed and even though I have not done much, the bike is running quite well, seems to like cool air so maybe jetted a bit rich for summer….been ridi ... |
Topic: SDR 200 Carb question |
James P
Replies: 5
Views: 16393
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:13 am Subject: SDR 200 Carb question |
Thks James - Inhave found that to be the case indeed and even though I have not done much, the bike is running quite well, seems to like cool air so maybe jetted a bit rich for summer….been ridi ... |
Topic: SDR 200 Carb question |
James P
Replies: 5
Views: 16393
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:12 am Subject: SDR 200 Carb question |
Thks James - Inhave found that to be the case indeed and even though I have not done much, the bike is running quite well, seems to like cool air so maybe jetted a bit rich for summer….been ridi ... |
Topic: New to me 1987 SDR 200 |
James P
Replies: 24
Views: 33624
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:17 am Subject: New to me 1987 SDR 200 |
I actually have 2 Ferraris and in many ways I find the SDR far cooler / funner, but I am bike crazy these days and cars (even great sports cars) are a little passe in my view!
How much would you pa ... |
Topic: Splitting SDR cases |
James P
Replies: 6
Views: 17354
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:08 am Subject: Splitting SDR cases |
Good effort, I'd guess it was in neutral before splitting?
I think mine was in neutral when disassembled and reassembled, but I don't think it makes any difference if any particular gear is selecte ... |
Topic: SDR 200 Carb question |
James P
Replies: 5
Views: 16393
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:04 am Subject: SDR 200 Carb question |
You may find that the hole (although tapped) does not lead anywhere. The TM28SS carb bodies used on the TZR 3XV models have tapped holes on both sides for a throttle stop adjusting screw. On one carb, ... |
Topic: New to me 1987 SDR 200 |
James P
Replies: 24
Views: 33624
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:18 am Subject: New to me 1987 SDR 200 |
If considering an engine change for your second project bike, I came across this by chance today: think this is a Chinese copy of the DT230 Lanza engine. There are mentions of 250cc everywhere, but if ... |
Topic: New to me 1987 SDR 200 |
James P
Replies: 24
Views: 33624
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 3:17 am Subject: New to me 1987 SDR 200 |
So some questions I have for folks:
1) I would like to have more power, the 35hp is pretty good, 40-45 would be perfect for me
a) thinking a jackal exhaust may be a key....my RZ350 gained a lot of ... |
Topic: Interesting SDR custom |
James P
Replies: 1
Views: 11439
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 10:17 am Subject: Interesting SDR custom |
I saw this interesting SDR custom build for sale on Yahoo Auctions recently. It looks like the owner made their own single-sided swing arm. Also notable is the welded frame extension, modified standar ... |
Topic: My SDR... |
James P
Replies: 38
Views: 108277
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Forum: Yamaha Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:40 am Subject: My SDR... |
The bike has covered a little over 3000km so far without any real bother. The only trouble worth mentioning was a broken bracket on the Jackal exhaust in December 2019.
I was out riding one Sunday an ... |
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