Other 1993 Yamaha WR500 Teardown/Overhaul

[SRAD97750]

Here is a teaser shot of my lacing the rear wheel. Yes, it needs a wipe down when I'm done putting my grubby hands all over it!





-BIG DAN

 

[bobkyle2]

You didn't!

 

[2smoke]

You reused the old spokes? And dirty ones at that!

 

[Emily]

OMFG

 

[Emily]

You reused the old spokes? And dirty ones at that!

It's okay though because spoke skins are going over them

 

[SRAD97750]

It's okay though because spoke skins are going over them

You reused the old spokes? And dirty ones at that!

Yep, not spending another $200 on spokes that are "pretty." So $30 set of spoke skins will dress it up great. -BIG DAN

 

[bobkyle2]

It will never work... Never run right... Never reuse spokes... NOPE...Its going to blow up.

 

[Mihylo33]

This will correct your error Dan...

 

[SRAD97750]

Sorry guys, this weekend has taken on a life of it's own. I haven't had a chance to do anything in the garage... I'll update when I can get some freetime again... -BIG DAN

 

[bobkyle2]

Unacceptable

 

[PALMER84ONE]

Unacceptable

What are you crying about. According to your Avatar, your motor is still on the bench!!!


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[SRAD97750]

I have been tending you my sweetheart's every need... she slipped off a chair, while changing a light bulb, while I was not home...





But I got THIS done today...



REFLECTIVE RED!!!!
Still need to cut the black "Yamaha" for the swingarm, and need better templates for fender arches...
More to come!
-BIG DAN

 

[Emily]

Ouch! When I broke my foot I had far less bruising than that

 

[bobkyle2]

WHOSE GOING TO MAKE SAMMICHS?

Seriously though.. Hope you don't starv bro..

Nah, That sucks man :/ Looks legit.

 

[Travace]

I have been tending you my sweetheart's every need... she slipped off a chair, while changing a light bulb, while I was not home...

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But I got THIS done today...

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REFLECTIVE RED!!!!
Still need to cut the black "Yamaha" for the swingarm, and need better templates for fender arches...
More to come!
-BIG DAN

awww that sucks for her. but that sticker looks fairly similar to her foot... i think there is a correlation there