Hello from New York.

I've returned to motorcycle ownership after 24 years. My first bike was a new black '79 SR500 (leftover in 1980) for about The '79 U.S. version, (like the '78) had front & rear disc brakes, cast aluminum wheels, and gold pinstripping on the tank. I bought a Ruby Red '80 SR500 used a couple of years later (missed the '79 after selling it). The '80 U.S. version had front disc/rear drum brakes. I kept it for 10 years...sold it in 1990 with 9k miles for a mere $600.. I always toyed with going for an XS 650 or Maxim 650 and did buy a '75 XS 650 a few years ago, but it can't match the SR.. I love the SR's handling, the sound of the big single and its timeless good looks.

So I picked up a new 2015 SR400 in June (in Liquid Graphite, the only USA color) the first one to arrive at my local Yamaha dealer. I bought my new '79 SR500 back in the day in the same town, from the same salesman.. When I bought that '79 SR I was 20,, my salesman Scott was 26. We're a bit older now. I'm 54, and he's 60.

I don't care if its somewhat pricey. It's a well-made, refined machine, even better than the original. The U.S. SR500 was about $2000 35 years ago, only a hunderd or two less than the XS 650, so $6000 today isn't unreasonable - and quite a bit less than the V Twin. I just might buy another '78-'81 SR500 eventually (I was looking for an '80 SR500 when I stumbled on the news of the 2015). The new SR iwas hard to resist despite being at least twice the price of a mint '80 SR500.

My Garage-

http://yamahaclub.com/forums/garage/vehicle/1199-yamaha-sr400/

Welcome!

So I picked up a new 2015 SR400 in June

2015? Oh my gods, you have a TIME MACHINE????!!!!!

Welcome to the forum!!

Rather a nice bike, by the way and a very good Intro. Look forward to hearing more!!

Greetings

Welcome in bob, really like your bike fella, glad you got another just like way back

welcome to the YOC! Looks like some nice toys in the garage.

hi bob