Paratus899 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi all, I've just joined having recently bought an SR500. I had one twenty years ago but let it go cheap for the usual reasons i.e. wife and kids so this one's my middle age crisis. I also had an RD250LC when they first came out. I'll be on here to pick a few people's brains regarding running the SR. The first thing I need to know is is it OK to run the SR on unleaded petrol? I'm from the UK by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 25, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2012 Greetings paratus one of my favourites the SR500, which is a bit odd as I've never had one...just like em dont get many o those on here...post up a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratus899 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks for the welcome Airhead. The pic I want to put up is too big so when I work out how to sort it out I'll do it. Any tips would be welcome. I bought the bike on ebay and it's in reasonable nick though there's a few non-standard parts on it. It came with a good few spares and more or less a full spare engine. In the long term I want to restore it fully but for now I just want to get it on the road. I can't wait to ride one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 25, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2012 I look forward to following your progress with it For pics see FAQ's subforum to 'New Members' forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratus899 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Will do, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 jimmy Welcome to the nuthouse mate. Like Airhead, I've never owned one but always had a hankering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi all, I've just joined having recently bought an SR500. I had one twenty years ago but let it go cheap for the usual reasons i.e. wife and kids so this one's my middle age crisis. I also had an RD250LC when they first came out. I'll be on here to pick a few people's brains regarding running the SR. The first thing I need to know is is it OK to run the SR on unleaded petrol? I'm from the UK by the way. to the YOC most of the road bikes in the 70's were designed to run on unleaded so you'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted November 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2012 Japan has never used unleaded fuel. Not a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Welcome I too have never owned a sr been looking for 1 for years but can't find one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2012 Japan has never used unleaded fuel. Not a problem so why is that a not problem? that means they only use leaded fuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted November 26, 2012 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2012 so why is that a not problem? that means they only use leaded fuel Been a very busy day..... They dont use LEADED fuel...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratus899 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hope I've done this photo business right. If not I'll keep trying. The SR is the most pleasurable bike I've ever ridden. I rode my first one over Shap in Cumbria on a gorgeous Summer day and it was utter bliss. I can't wait for Spring. Thanks for your welcome and all your help boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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