Ray of Sunshine: Daniel Peter’s Yamaha SR500 Scrambler
Scramblers are a hot topic. Build one, and you’re sure to be judged solely by how well equipped it is for hardcore off-piste use.
But that’s not all that scramblers are about. Daniel Peter compares his latest build to his childhood BMX?and it’s pretty much how we feel about modern-day scramblers too.
“When I was four years old, my BMX bike became my life,? he explains. ?It was so simple, yet so fun. Just wheels, pedals and brakes. I’d ride it to the beach, jump a few curbs along the way, race my friends. Those were the good days.?
?30 years later, I set out to build a motorcycle based on the same principles. There’s nothing on this bike that doesn’t need to be there. It has wheels, a punchy engine and great brakes. I didn’t even put a speedo on it, because I never looked at the one on my last bike.?
Daniel works as a photographer in Chicago, but wrenches during the winter to keep his passion for riding alive. He keeps a workshop in Chicago?s Logan Square neighborhood, outfitted with a tool cabinet, a welder, and a 1940s South Bend lathe.
This 1978-model Yamaha SR500 is the fourth Yamaha 500 he’s built to date. ?It’s the most simple, yet the most thorough, of the bunch,? he says.
?Having road raced an SR500 for a few seasons, I learned how to make these light and fast. This bike is very nimble, sounds amazing, and absolutely rips while still being a practical daily rider. It will get you to your favorite tac...
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