Yamaha SR500 1981 awesome single cylinder thumper For Sale

Yamaha SR500 single cylinder thumper £2499 or make an offer, you never know!
Registered from new in UK 01/ 12/ 1981, License Plate SPB 975X
Mileage 41704
I have owned it since 24/ 10/ 2005
MOT till 18 October 2018
In brilliant condition as you can see from photos.
Have had amazing fun with this bike both rebuilding and riding. Nothing like the ride and sound of a thumper. Tough to sell but wanting a new project and need to sell to fund. Thinking of a car this time!
Was completely stripped down and frame repainted. All new engine gaskets. New piston rings, Carb has been refurbished with all new jets and needles. Brakes redone. New chain, airfilter, oil filter, brake pads etc. Comes with lots of spares including original indicator lights, new sprockets, another engine etc etc
Seat has been recovered and restored and much more - need to come and see!
Beautiful to ride.

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