1979 SRX440

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Keith3046
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1979 SRX440

Post by Keith3046 »

This is my last vintage restoration, then i will be looking for another, this sled was very poor, used and very much abused, next summer it will get new hood and decals,more pictures to follow soon..
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2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
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Vmax540
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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Keith, wow you do nice work and love to detail ! The biggest thing I enjoy and I'll bet you do is, standing back and seeing the before and after differences. That track will make a big difference but, then will it ever see snow ? ! ? :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFb6NU1giRA
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Keith3046
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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Vmax540 wrote:Keith, wow you do nice work and love to detail ! The biggest thing I enjoy and I'll bet you do is, standing back and seeing the before and after differences. That track will make a big difference but, then will it ever see snow ? ! ? :)

Thank you. And yes i enjoy looking back and now seeing a huge differences its unbelievable. Yes i am hoping this year to get it out
here is 2 photo i just took today. here is a photo i took last night the srx is all finished.
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Last edited by Keith3046 on Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
chrisrider63
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Re: 1979 SRX440

Post by chrisrider63 »

Goregous , Keith you have that 81 srx with the skid on the back of a vmax did you just bolt the vmax skid on? doesnt it have to have that 3 bolt hook-up for the back?
Keith3046
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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well everyone I just finished the 79 srx last night. all it need now is 2 new side pods and a brand new clutch.
here is a photo i would like to share with you all of my 79 srx all finished.
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2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
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Vmax540
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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Awesome !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFb6NU1giRA
"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." Thomas Jefferson
Keith3046
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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Vmax540 wrote:Awesome !
Thanks
2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
chrisrider63
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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I wouldnt rid it in the snow that thing has to be worth around $3500-4000 ......
81srx
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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that sled is amazing!!!! great resto, i hope my srx turns out like that
YAMAHA ALL THE WAY!!!!
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2001 srx 700 (bender can) :D
1998 vmax xt 600
1991 exciter 570 (bender pipe) :D
1981 srx 440
Keith3046
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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81srx wrote:that sled is amazing!!!! great resto, i hope my srx turns out like that
Thank you.
2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
Keith3046
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Location: bowmanville Ontario Canada

Re: 1979 SRX440

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79 srx all finished just waiting for a rad
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2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
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Vmax540
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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No chance the Radiator is the same as the 540 ? B.T.W. Show us some underhood pictures of that bad boy !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFb6NU1giRA
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Keith3046
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Re: 1979 SRX440

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i dont think it will fit. i got one being shipped to me im hoping by this week i get it. and here are some pictures of the motor.
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2 1981 SRX 440
1 1979 SRX 440 sold
3 1991 SRV 540 sold
1 1975 gpx 433 sold
2 1975 gpx 338 sold
1 1980 ex 440 sold
1 1983 ss 440 sold
4 enticer 340 sold
vmaxkid
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Re: 1979 SRX440

Post by vmaxkid »

awsome awsome work
MELROSEMAFIA
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Re: 1979 SRX440

Post by MELROSEMAFIA »

Nice job...I remember when mine looked almost that nice. That was in 1979 when it was NEW...lol...Heres an action photo from back in the day of me and my riding buds on our new SRX's...Pic was taken near Burnt Bridge, Cocktail Corners, Bauers Dam in Vilas Co, Wi
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