1979 Yamaha Sr500 on 2040-motos

US $10000

Year:1979 Mileage:25

Location:

Linwood, Kansas, United States

Yamaha SR500 photos

Yamaha SR500 description

I purchased three motorcycles from an elderly friend recently. This 1979 Yamaha SR500, a 1955 pre-unit Triumph T110 and a 1971 Norton Commando. The Norton and Triumph will be listed on separate auctions. This SR500 is a numbers matching bike that starts easily, and runs, rides, shifts and stops great! All lights and blinkers work! The amateur paint isn't great, but the tank is straight except for one very small ding, and it is clean inside. This bike also has a clear title ready for transfer. This would be an easy bike to restore to stock or it would be a great foundation for a mild custom bobber or chopper. It is a great little bike that would be easy to finish and is quite collectible. It is being sold with no reserve! I can help load on to your shipper. Buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for shipping. Bike must be paid for in full within 7 days. PayPal is fine. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!

On Jul-03-16 at 13:25:42 PDT, seller added the following information:

Hey guys, I listed this bike incorrectly as a 1979, it is indeed a 1978 and the frame I.D. tag says 10/77. Title also says 1978. If that messes anybody up, feel free to retract your bid. Sorry for the mistake!

Yamaha SR500 for Sale

1979 yamaha sr500(US $14000)

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