high ported head, Yamaha KR500 engine
yamaha KR500 tank, road racer

 

 

 

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yamaha kr500 road racer tank & seat

 

 

Tank and seat were period

type, modified to suit KR

frame and made from fiber

carbon as well as front fender.

yamaha 500 KR frame, , rear wheel and floting-carrier Brembo caliper

 

 

Instead of fitting a set of Yamaha TD3 drum brakes, I kept the Grimeca caliper and Kosman 13" floating disc on front and the floating-carrier Brembo caliper on the rear disc,

Rear hub came with a Star quick change rear wheel .

 

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