mrmaxman
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Hello all, Just wanted to share my 78 SRX with you all cause I am so stoked!!
After collecting Yamaha sleds now for about ten years I always wanted an older SRX but just never come across them being here in California they are just rare. I drive by this same house a million times and one day sitting in the driveway I spot it, 1978 SRX and a 79 Enticer. I immediately go to the door and ask about them. These two sleds came with the house when he bought it in 1988 and have been in the dilapidated barn ever since, He just moved them out the day before cause he needed space and wanted them gone. He told me to make an offer and before I could say anything he said "just give me fifty bucks and they are yours" Let's just say money flew from my wallet and the deal was made. Brought them home, poured a liberal amount of premix down the holes and popped right off! It was last registered in 86 and has 1522 miles on it. Does have some aluminum issues and one broken head stud but all there and stock, hood and seat are very nice.
After collecting Yamaha sleds now for about ten years I always wanted an older SRX but just never come across them being here in California they are just rare. I drive by this same house a million times and one day sitting in the driveway I spot it, 1978 SRX and a 79 Enticer. I immediately go to the door and ask about them. These two sleds came with the house when he bought it in 1988 and have been in the dilapidated barn ever since, He just moved them out the day before cause he needed space and wanted them gone. He told me to make an offer and before I could say anything he said "just give me fifty bucks and they are yours" Let's just say money flew from my wallet and the deal was made. Brought them home, poured a liberal amount of premix down the holes and popped right off! It was last registered in 86 and has 1522 miles on it. Does have some aluminum issues and one broken head stud but all there and stock, hood and seat are very nice.
YAMMIEGOD3:16
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WOW, SO COOL MAN. THE 78 SRX WAS SO COOL. I LOVED MINE. DAM I AM OLD, I REMEMBER WHEN THESE SLEDS WERE NEW. GOOD LUCK MAN. 3:16 (yammie tony)
killerklown
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Wanna double your money today for $100????
LOL! Very cool score!
LOL! Very cool score!
4strokesmoke
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And i thought my 98 srx for $400 was a great deal ! Ive been looking for A 70s srx too ! Congrats on the great find !
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air mechanic
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Cool!
bluebullet
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Always been one of my dreams too! Great find!
good deal! love the 78's for sure!!!!
ALLSEASONRIDER
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mrmaxman said:
Even better when it has 1500kms on it!! congrats dude!
banditcj7
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Very ruff, but a sweet deal! Lucky dog
Yamaha Nutz
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I have started with worse ..........very cool love the 70's srx's
WopOnTour
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Great find! (with such low miles at least you'll know not much is worn out!- just rusty!!)
Let me know if you need a new long stud (that broken one goes down to the crank case) I'm pretty sure I have some kicking around
Enjoy!
WOT
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Let me know if you need a new long stud (that broken one goes down to the crank case) I'm pretty sure I have some kicking around
Enjoy!
WOT
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Haha you and me both brother! I got my 77 in 78- the year a graduated! They were cool then, and STILL COOL!YAMMIEGOD3:16 said:
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mrmaxman
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Thanks for all the feedback! Someone noted that the speedo was in km's so 979 miles sounds even better. This one will be torn down this spring and hopefully be on the snow next year. Need to hunt down needed parts so the search is on. I did drive it a whole 20' across the driveway!
FJViper
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Another lost gem will be brought back to life> Very cool! Never know whats lurking in peoples old barns.