OFDU is run by a fun young couple who’s idea of a good custom motorcycle is one that embodies both good design and function. Here’s a look at their recent mini-build, a Yamaha SR500 street tracker.
They bought this 1978 SR500 for Gabrielle to ride while they did a ground-up build on her DT250. Shortly after, though, they decided to give it a little makeover. No engine mods, as the SR500 engine is a strong ones. The cosmetic changes include new paint and body work, custom Yamaha badges, new seat with leather upholstery, flat track bars from Emgo, a new smaller headlight, LED taillight, wiring cleanup, and miscellaneous odds and ends. I’m partial to the color combo, as we all know I’m a fan of white/ivory and gold.
“All in all we ended up with a relatively cheap reliable daily driver that I can take on and off road. I didn’t expect to enjoy this bike as much as I do but nothing beats kicking up this thumper. These photos are just a little fun we had last week on a quick Sunday ride. The weather has been dreadful up here in Northern California but we got out in the drizzle and made the best of it.”
The Shinko 705 rubber gives it some edge off pavement.
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Eight decades of rumbling engines, two-wheel travel, exhaust smoke, and total badassery. Gloria Tramontin Struck has been blazing trails in the world of motorcycles since 1940 as one of the original members of the Motor Maids.
Posted on December 8, 2014 in MotoLadies, Motorcycles by Alicia Mariah Elfving
Niceeeee!!