Yamaha SRX600 trackday bike. $1 reserve!

**vifferman** · 24th September 2004, 14:09

Originally Posted by Jim2

SRX600 is a single cylinder thing what was very popular in Churmany. But no one bought them anywhere else, which now makes them desirable because they are a lot of fun.

I think I saw one in Perth on my last visit there (1999-ish). If that's what it was (that was many years ago, and my memory is weak, and my brain dim, or vice-versa), then it were mega (whatever the hell that means).
That there dyno chart was scary; I know (as in I learned it, but so what) that every transfer of torque through a right-angle sucks up power, and that there are frictional losses, and a whole bunch of agents sticking their sticky paws out for a free share (damned parasites), but to actually see it graphically represented is another thing. This thing, in fact.

**Badcat** · 24th September 2004, 17:38

SRX600 is a single cylinder thing what was very popular in Churmany. But no one bought them anywhere else, which now makes them desirable because they are a lot of fun. Used to work with a bloke who had two and he loved them even though he was shaped a bit like a water buffalo and was twice as heavy as said buffalo.[/QUOTE]

i had one for a while - sold it to my best friend who still owns it.
it had yoshimura rear shocks and with a new set of fork springs and heavier oil was one of the best handling bikes i owned.
was a biiiaaaatch to start though - especially when hot.
they have a wierd dual carb setup that makes new carb ideas very expensive...
i always thought the motor would be good in a TZ or TZR frame, as the srx has spindly little rims and the brakes aren't much chop either.

there's good info on srxs on thumperpage.com too:
http://www.thumperpage.com/articles/srx6faq.html

ken

**White trash** · 24th September 2004, 22:09

I gotta say, fuck I know a hell of a lot of comedians!

The pics will be posted tomorrow afternoon, Quas.

No it does not have NOS and shiny valve caps.

**Posh Tourer :P** · 24th September 2004, 22:15

You are behind the 8-ball WT - 2 unanswered questions on the auction!! Still I suppose, if ya arent at work, ya dont have the time to attend to such things

**James Deuce** · 25th September 2004, 09:22

Originally Posted by gav

OK, so an SRX600 race bike eh, guess its something like this then?

That is one lovely bike. Thanks for the pics Gav.

**NordieBoy** · 25th September 2004, 13:30

Originally Posted by White trash

I gotta say, fuck I know a hell of a lot of comedians!

The pics will be posted tomorrow afternoon, Quas.

No it does not have NOS and shiny valve caps.

Chrome?

**Motu** · 25th September 2004, 14:48

The SRX uses the XT/TT 600 motor,most have kick start,but I have seen some with electric.Different gearbox ratios and weaker head with smaller valves than the XT.Just a reminder WT - the motor is mine !!!!

**White trash** · 25th September 2004, 16:59

Originally Posted by Motu

The SRX uses the XT/TT 600 motor,most have kick start,but I have seen some with electric.Different gearbox ratios and weaker head with smaller valves than the XT.Just a reminder WT - the motor is mine !!!!

No need for the reminder, mate.It's all yours.

**White trash** · 29th September 2004, 07:34

Photos are on.

**dangerous** · 30th September 2004, 20:49

Originally Posted by White trash

Photos are on.

well here a couple of piles of shit for spare parts..... may be I should start a auction thing too.
#86 is a 86TZR with XT550, the red/green shitter is a SRX600 in a 91TZR frame and you will see a bunch of other crap including a XJ turbo and a couple of 750 4's

**gav** · 30th September 2004, 21:02

Really? So is that SRX in the 91 TZR a runner? doesnt look it?
So WT, how much did you hope to get for the SRX?

**dangerous** · 30th September 2004, 21:10

Originally Posted by gav

Really? So is that SRX in the 91 TZR a runner? doesnt look it?

yip..... well kinda, starts but not happy at all, the ass end is missing cos its waiting for a new one to arive TL style.

**White trash** · 1st October 2004, 08:23

Originally Posted by gav

Really? So is that SRX in the 91 TZR a runner? doesnt look it?
So WT, how much did you hope to get for the SRX?

Got $825, which I'm fairly happy with.It's a bloody good bike and I don't really want to see it go now! :confused2

**riffer** · 1st October 2004, 09:25

Originally Posted by White trash

Got $825, which I'm fairly happy with.It's a bloody good bike and I don't really want to see it go now! :confused2

Congrats Jimmy. Went about $800 over my budget but good to see its going to a Wellingtonian.

We'll have to get him to join KB so he can let us know how it goes...