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Yamaha 500 SR ‘Honda Tank’



A Honda tank on a Yamaha frame for a bit of Japanese dream-team spirit brought together in a 1950’s ‘Bobber’ style.


Photos: Thomas Caplain Inspired by 1950's ‘bobber style’. - Shortened frame with handmade loop and seat.
- 1970's 125 cc honda tank mounted in its original condition. - 1960's original « granturismo » grips. Mini switch used for horn and indicators.
- Firestone Deluxe rear and front tires. - Fixed engine then matt black high temperature painting of cylinder and top-engine.
- Shiny black powder coated painting of all the crankcase covers. - Mini speedo including all instrument lights connected to simplified electric wiring.
- Mini indicators connected to simplified electric wiring.
- Shiny black powder coating of the forks, wheels and frame. - 1950's Lucas replica tail light. Handmade alloy rear fender.
- High temperature matt black painting of the outside of the short muffler.
- High temperature matt red painting of its inside.

YamahaFred JourdanMay 12, 2014