Front End

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Forks
I installed the air forks, and triple clamps from a 1984 Honda CR500R complete with disk brake. The handlebar is from a 1978 RM125. This was a fairly simple installation using the stock TT500 steering head bearings with a couple of spacers. The forks are considerably wider, longer, and fatter than the stock TT forks. The suspension is much better now compared to the soft RM125 forks I had been using. The disk brake is great too!

Fender
The front fender is from my brother’s old TT250. Looks neat with the louvers!

Lights
The headlight is the “Explorer” model from UFO. The installation is very easy. Looks much more modern. The space behind the light is perfect to hide my tool pouch/water bottle. The taillight is an aftermarket model – don’t know the manufacturer. It will also serve as a brake light if I ever decide to put the beast on the road.

Seat
Coming soon: A red seat cover strangely reminiscent of the YZ’s and TT600’s of years past.

Miscellaneous
Red grips and a Yamaha crossbar pad complete the handlebar.  Might try to find a slightly longer, WR style enduro rear fender.  Might try to fabricate an aluminum skid plate to protect the vulnerable oil lines, etc.