1988 Yamaha SRV

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To try and restore the SRV to like new condition for our vintage rides. Also to relive some of the fun times I used to experience with the SRV.

What motivated you to start your project?

Had a SRV when I was much younger and really enjoyed the looks, power and reliability of the SRV. It never let me down and also had a buddy that had just picked up a 1982 Yamaha SS. He wanted to ride in a few vintage rides so I started looking for a sled.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

As I started the restore of the SRV I decided to replace all hardware possible with stainless steel, replaced all bearings with heavy duty versions with waterproof grease.

What are you most proud of?

I believe I accomplished my goal of restoring my SRV to like new condition with the upgrade of all hardware with SS and complete restoration of the complete stock suspension. Also replaced wood base of seat with PVC so it would never rot again

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

Everyone that had seen it is impressed with how nice it turned out. Everyone says it looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I was very pleased

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Specifics

Classification: Mild
Make, Model & Year: Yamaha SRV 1988
Time spent: About 150 hrs
Snowmobile cost: $400
Money spent: $960
Engine: Stock Yamaha SRV motor. Replace all seals and gaskets. Motor only had 950 miles on it so a complete rebuild was not required.
Intake: Rebuilt and restored stock carb, replaced all fuel and oil lines. Added a fuel shutoff to facilitate storing of the sled properly each summer
Exhaust: Restored stock single SRV factory pipe.
Drivetrain: Track and gearing is all stock but I did replace all bearings in drivetrain. Both clutch and driven clutch were completely rebuilt and restored with new springs and weights.
Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Tunnel was cleaned, sanded and repainted. I did have to tape and protect all decals during restore because replacements could not be found.
Suspension: Stock suspension completely rebuilt and powder coated.
Brakes: Stock brakes were in good shape so just cleaned and reassembled.
Finish – Paint: Hood was in great shape but engine compartment and tunnel repainted while preserving original decals.
Accessories: All stock.

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