Ok engine is just about there top and bottom complete, but a fair bit of fettling to get it here will press on as per plans nothing painted and i must have a good 40% of it soaking in bleach a lot of plated parts that just look so ugly ….
Aoshima Yamaha SR400
- Thread starter simontie
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I found it easier to insert the spoke in through the hub first then out through the rim and give it a good drop of thick CA. Then trimmed them to length after.
Excellent progress Simon. The wheel has come out really well. Engine isn’t too shabby either :thumb2:
Ok due to other issues not as far on as i hoped but chrome plate i dipped yesterday has gone parts look so much better now, see how i get on tomorrow 
Those wheels are fabulous, Simon! Such a massive improvement over the stock ones - you nailed it!
Well as mentioned in RC166 a busy week
engine carbs sorted, engine now in frame started rear wheel build, and did a spot of painting. Few other wee bits done but you can tell its not by Tamiya but should turn out ok more when i have them
simon
engine carbs sorted, engine now in frame started rear wheel build, and did a spot of painting. Few other wee bits done but you can tell its not by Tamiya but should turn out ok more when i have them
simon
rear wheel done just need to clean up the hubs but looking ok for a first time second was a little easier 
Really nice work. Reminds me of my old SR……
I considered a real one of these a few years ago as a project bike to make as a Cafe racer. I was amazed by the prices they went for.
All these bike builds of late I will have to try one (again) some time...
All these bike builds of late I will have to try one (again) some time...
Wouldn’t advise it Ian. The swing arm bearing design was absolutely rubbish. Vastly over complicated, wore very easily, and was expensive to replace……mine even broke the securing pin twice!
And that is why I did not buy one... Think I would rather have Elsie back anyway.....
Ok who or what is elsie?
Yamaha 250/350 LC is my guess 
Absolute suicide machine. Mate of mine had one….you could ride the 250 on a learner license in those days.
Absolute suicide machine. Mate of mine had one….you could ride the 250 on a learner license in those days.
I had a 250 & 400 rd 2 stroke rapid and new piston and rings every 1000 miles, broke a con rod once flat out on a long straight, it jammed under the exhaust port left a 100ft skid mark on the road as wellYamaha 250/350 LC is my guess
simon
I left a 50 foot one when I switched to reserve on the SR at about 60 mph……...the engine didn’t restart, just locked the wheel…..
the joys of biking
Simon,
Just had a catch up, some lovely work. The wheels are excellent.
Just had a catch up, some lovely work. The wheels are excellent.
Looking good.
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