Who was the owner of the Yamaha srx600s?

Who was the owner of the Yamaha srx600s?

Year/model: 1986 Yamaha SRX600S. Owner: John Schroeder, Reno, Nevada. It was a bad time to introduce a new motorcycle in the United States, with the economy in recession and new-bike sales falling drastically. But it was a great notion, as there is something about big singles that stirs passion in many riders.

What was the remote oil tank on a Yamaha srx600s?

Two un-Japanese aspects of the engine were, first, the remote oil tank, a beautifully finned piece housing 2.5 quarts and sitting under the carbs, and second, the screw-and-locknut valve-lash adjusters. Bless the engineers for sim­plifying the home-mechanic’s life.

How tall is the seat height on a Yamaha srx600s?

This added up to a modest wheelbase of 54.5 inches, and when the tank was filled with 3.9 gallons of gas the curb weight was just under 390 pounds. Hop aboard; the 30-inch seat height was not intimidating.

Is the Yamaha SRX600 still in production?

The SRX stood out like a custom in a sea of mass-produced multis. Incredibly, the SRX600 lasted but a single selling season in the US before being discontinued. Finding one today that has not been neglected is not easy. Which brings us to this beautiful two-owner, low mileage example.

Do you need to credit SRX600 as the source?

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What kind of swingarm does a Yamaha SRX600 have?

Swingarm with mono-shock (9-way adjustable spring pre-load), 100 mm / 3,9 in – SRX600 (1991) Yamaha SRX600: images, gallery. Yamaha SRX600: video. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

What did the Yamaha SRX sportbike look like?

Impossibly light and narrow, the SRX was all about torque – squirting off of corners in a manner only a thumper can deliver. And the styling? The SRX stood out like a custom in a sea of mass-produced multis.