Other 1993 Yamaha WR500 Teardown/Overhaul

josmoloco · Jul 11, 2013

Polish that "chifter", pronto!

James · Jul 11, 2013

SRAD97750:
Yeah... how embarrassing... I have cleaned it twice and once it goes back on the bike I see more cleaning I could do. How is it that it looks totally clean in the sink/parts wash but as soon as it gets back on the bike it looks like garbage???
Probably pull it off and clean it again, then PLEXUS/PLEDGE/WAX that bish tonight. It's gotta get better....

I think that has to do with the fact that everything looks cleaner when the plastic/rubber stuff is wet. Then once it's dry you see everything you missed. :lol:

mmjsport · Jul 11, 2013

It's looking good Big D! Keep it up!

2smoke · Jul 11, 2013

That last batch of photos almost made me have to clean my monitor. That bike is gonna be better than brand new when your done. It will almost be a shame to take it out and ride it, for fear of scratching it.

SRAD97750 · Jul 11, 2013

Thanks everybody for the kind words! I really love it as well. It's hard to not stop and stare everytime I walk past it.

2smoke:
It will almost be a shame to take it out and ride it, for fear of scratching it.

I am going to take it out and thrash it. This dirtbike is meant to be ridden!!!
But I plan on washing it after every ride with med-hi pressure washer, and polishing with some CTR technique. The powdercoat should come back to a perfect finish everytime.

-BIG DAN

Emily · Jul 12, 2013

SRAD97750:
Thanks everybody for the kind words! I really love it as well. It's hard to not stop and stare everytime I walk past it.

I am going to take it out and thrash it. This dirtbike is meant to be ridden!!!
But I plan on washing it after every ride with med-hi pressure washer, and polishing with some CTR technique. The powdercoat should come back to a perfect finish everytime. -BIG DAN

Yeah it looks like you washed the bike prior to the build like maybe once in a NEVER. :lol:

SRAD97750 · Jul 12, 2013

Barkbusters rigged up.

Fork tube shields

Just testing out some hardware and fit of the fairings/tank. Tank is not even secured.

I need a new seat cover... mine's all lumpy and has some small rips... Where's that seat cover thread? :thinking:

-BIG DAN

SRAD97750 · Jul 12, 2013

Just a silly Photoshop job to get an idea of a design for decals... You all should have some fun with this as well. I am open to ideas...

-BIG DAN

josmoloco · Jul 12, 2013

That sparky cobra is aids.

Mojavekid18 · Jul 12, 2013

I think you should get a purple and yellow set of graphics like the ones on the YZ's back in the day

timoyz · Jul 12, 2013

Purple? Um, meh. Miami Vice era is over. I like the red.

timoyz · Jul 12, 2013

SRAD97750:
The powdercoat should come back to a perfect finish everytime. -BIG DAN

The battle between PC, and a Stoddard rock, the rock will win every time.

2smoke · Jul 12, 2013

Retro graphics would be cool. However Im kinda fond of the plain Jane clean look too. Or you could do like I have done and dress her up with all the free decals that come with all the new parts youve invested into your bike. Thats what Ive done with my bike. Im sporting FMF, Boyesen, Wiseco, Motul, Motion Pro, Race Tech, and CTR graphics. It kinda has that old school race look. I figure it really doesnt matter what you do to it. That machine is gonna be sick looking no matter what.

SRAD97750 · Jul 14, 2013

Getting down to little tweaks and finalizations. Working on decals with my dad, and still waiting on my rear rim in the mail.

New NGK BR8ES, fuel/vent/drain tubes, and some HP decals...