1978 Yamaha SR500E-B Motorcycle Black 3,659 Miles Original Owner Runs fine

1978 Yamaha Other

Price: US $3,500.00
Item location: Huntington Beach, California, United States
Make: Yamaha
Model: Other
SubModel: E-B
Type: Standard
Year: 1978
Mileage: 3,659
VIN: 2J2003391
Color: Black
Engine size: 499
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

1978 vintage YamahaSR500E-B classic black motorcycle.5 speed chain driven single cylinderkick-start only front and rear disc brakesHistory:- Original owner- Only 3659 miles like new!- All original including tires and paint.- Spent its entire life in Southern California garaged and covered with occasional weekend use and regular maintenanceFeatures:-Original owner's manual-Complete original tool kit & spare spark plug-Spare key-Owner's ID card and warranty guide-Dealer set-up & pre-delivery checklist-2 different SR500 brochures-Yamaha special 1978 sales brochure-Cover-Ctek battery maintainer and manual-Clymer book - Yamaha service repair performance secrets-Haynes book - Yamaha SR500 owner's workshop manualCondition:-Original excellent condition and low miles-Runs fine recent tune-up. Kick-start can be a challenge - normal for this model.-Very small dent in fuel tank near seat.-Scrape on headlight trim ring (shown in closeup picture) and replaced right front turn signal from low-speed parking lot single-vehicle accident.(circa 1980 doing a bump start in a parking lot with limited space and poor judgement grabbed too much front brake)-Missing tiny cotter pin on the accelerator pump rod replaced with paperclip wire.-Needs slight alignment adjustment drifts very slightly to the right with no hands on bars.Recent Service:April 2015 - took carb off & apart cleaned new o-ring on pilot adjuster screw new accelerator pump diaphragm- Serviced front & rear brake calipers drained brake fluid cleaned new brake fluid bled brakes. Set intake and exhaust valves.- Needs oil change- Have notes on troubleshooting from the SR500 forum2014 - new release diaphragmShipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.Payment via cash or cashier's check

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