New 2012 Yamaha HL500 Replica SM SuperMoto / SuperMotard

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New 2012 Yamaha HL500 Replica SM SuperMoto / SuperMotard

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New 2012 Yamaha HL500 Replica SM SuperMoto / SuperMotard
Really?
This particular bike is for sale at 25K.
Needless to say it's serious buyers only :D
You bet, check it out here as this bike is over the top:
http://huskyrestoration.com/?page_id=2011
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The frame is a Yamaha HL500 replica with frame and swing arm modifications in order to install a wider rear wheel. The frame was custom made for me by Frame Crafters.

Frame Crafters aluminum swing arm. Minor swingarm modifications by Rob

Aluminum triple tree with adjustable offset, custom made by Frame Crafters.

Front forks – Shortened 1988 YZ250 43mm with Sonic Springs.

Front and rear hubs, rear axles, sprocket, brake disc mount and rear caliper mount by Cheney Engineering, Modifications by Rob

Nissin brake calipers

EBC brake disc

Magura front brake radial master cylinder with remote resevoir.

Magura hydraulic clutch system with decompression lever. Customized for TT500 by Rob

Buell rear brake master cylinder

Rims – DNA Specialty 3.5 x 17 and 5.0 x 17

Tires – Michelin Pilot Power 2CT

Custom Ohlins piggy back shocks

TT500 engine

Megacycle cam

Mikuni Round Slide Carb

K&N Air Filter

Dual rocker steel braided oil feed and steel braided oil lines through out.

Frame Crafters Steel exhaust, modified for Custom Silencer by Rob

MZB Electonic ignition

Custom headlight assembly with 10W LED by Rob

LED turn signals, tail light and brake light.

Vapor Tech Speedometer

Hand Guards with intregal turn signals.

Front modulate running lights.

Fuel Tank - 1976 YZ125

Billet Aluminum fuel cap with check valve vent.

Custom 1976 YZ125 seat upholstered by Pirate Upholstery, Kingston, NY Pirate

UFO Fenders -

Renthal Handle Bars

Sliders by Rob

Riderscan innovative blind spot mirror. Riderscan

Rear view camera with LCD display. ( No more rear view mirrors. )

Custom Kick start indicator.
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Re: New 2012 Yamaha HL500 Replica SM SuperMoto / SuperMotard

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If anyone has any questions about the bike feel free to ask.

Rob
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Re: New 2012 Yamaha HL500 Replica SM SuperMoto / SuperMotard

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Another cool build by Rob:
HL500 MX version almost done.
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Re: New 2012 Yamaha HL500 Replica SM SuperMoto / SuperMotard

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Here is another beauty just completed...
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