Any one every owned a SRX 600?

[Stormwalker]

Hi there,

Just purchased a 1986 Yamaha SRX 600, has anyone owned one, got any stories or advice on riding and maintaining one of these bikes?

Thanks
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First Bike SRX 600 1986

[MarJay]

Would imagine it's probably a bit late now you've bought it?

They still make them so spares probably aren't too much of a problem.
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[stinkwheel]

They had a reputation for corrosion causing issues on the wiring loom.

I always fancied one though. I also always thought they were crying out for a Rickman nose fairing. Doesn't appear anyone else did by the lack of pictures of them on the internet
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[wr6133]

Briefly the 400, monoshock version. Ended up giving it away in boxes. Frame was rotten through in places and it was needing parts that were unobtanium.

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[Stormwalker]

Yep its a done deal, just liked the look of it and it was very popular of ebay so I figured if I don't like it/ get bored with it I can just put it back on there.

Interesting about corrosion, this bike is from a private collection based in California and has been dry stored so I guess that wont be an issue.

I really liked the look of the MT-07 but as a first road bike I fancied something a bit retro, plenty of time to experience other bikes.

Its been recommended I buy a Haynes Manual.
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First Bike SRX 600 1986

[Suntan Sid]

I own an SRX 600, it's actually 605cc according to the manufacturer stamp on the barrel, check your V5, mine says 600cc, never done anything about it though!

As far as spares go, the engine is based on the XT600, so some parts are interchangeable.
Based on conversations I've had with an owner, at the Classic TT, the front suspension, wheel and brake system are XJ600, of the same era.

Big problem is replacing the exhaust, the guy I was talking to had to have one made, although he hadn't bothered with the collector box, under the engine, so a straight through megaphone, sounded very nice.

An easy bike to ride, lots of grunt, mine is very easy to start from cold but it can be a bugger to start from hot, sometimes!

AFAIK, they were never officially imported into the UK, they did quite well in the states and they were popular in mainland Europe, I believe there was a race series for them but can't remember if that was the states or Europe!

Enjoy!
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[Stormwalker]

Thanks for the info that's really interesting!

I have been recommended to change the tires as the ones on it are rough, Avon Rode Riders?

Ill see how I go but I am just a bit worried about the vibration through the handle bars but I wanted torque over speed so good to here its got grunt.
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First Bike SRX 600 1986

[redeem ouzzer]

Avons or Bridgestone BT45 / 46 should work well on those rims.

These were sold on the UK but only for one model year. Much like the SR500 before it everyone liked the idea of a basic lightweight single but not enough to actually buy one.
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[stinkwheel]

Road riders are decent tyres.
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