Into The Woods: 654's rippin' Yamaha SR500

If there's a two-wheeled equivalent of the VW Beetle, it's the Yamaha SR series. The mechanicals are simple, parts are cheap, and the charm has endured over the decades. In the US, you can pick up an older SR500 in reasonable condition for $2,000 or so. This accessibility also means a glut of customized SR400s and SR500s—but this one caught our eye. It's a classy, textbook build from our favorite small Swedish shop, 6/5/4 Motors. 'I bought the SR500 before we started the company,' says co-founder Johan. 'I wanted a fairly small and quick bike to play around with—in town...