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Title: Classic project bike.
Post by: HOS on March 06, 2009, 02:46:10 AM

After the Kawa is completed, this is the next project to hit the main arena in the garage :

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/HUMANHYBRID/MYBIKES/T500M20197520-202a20reduced-1.jpg)

1975 T500 2 stroke twin ............(Pre GT)

The bike is complete, but fully dismantled. Some work I`ve allready done, but its time to finish the job  :thumb:

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: Mike-Nightrider on March 06, 2009, 04:35:21 AM

Quote from: HOS on March 06, 2009, 02:46:10 AM

1975 T500 2 stroke twin ............(Pre GT)

 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Yup, that is a nice T500, HOS.
I just hear the 2 stroke sound in my ears  :D

rang tang tang......

Nice classic  :thumb:

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: HOS on March 06, 2009, 06:13:55 AM

Do`nt forget the smoke !!  :lol:


There are still plenty of the GT triples about, but not many of the 500 twins.
This has "on paper" a top speed of 120 mph and they had their own road race series during the 70s.

Work done to date:

Frame, swingarm and ancillary parts bead blasted and powder coated gloss black.
All paintwork done in original colours.
Wheels rebuilt using polished stainless spokes, new wheel bearings, repolished hubs.
New Dunlop tyres.
New brake shoes.
New bars, new levers, new grips.

This ones been hanging around about 8 years now, so its the next job !
Got to breath life back into it  :thumb:  :D

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: Mike-Nightrider on March 06, 2009, 11:02:18 AM

 :thumb:

That was her "big" brother:

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1976/1976_GT750A_450.jpg)

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: HOS on March 26, 2009, 10:44:15 AM

Found a corner of the garage to start work  :thumb:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/HUMANHYBRID/MYBIKES/IMG_0999.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/HUMANHYBRID/MYBIKES/IMG_1001.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/HUMANHYBRID/MYBIKES/IMG_1002.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/HUMANHYBRID/MYBIKES/IMG_1005.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/HUMANHYBRID/MYBIKES/IMG_1007.jpg)

Theres still a lot of work to be done.

You forget just how small these bikes are ??????  :shock:

For a 500cc bike I reckon I could walk over the seat and then sit down !  :D

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: Mike-Nightrider on March 26, 2009, 02:21:47 PM

 :woot:

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: HOS on March 27, 2009, 06:09:33 AM

Its a bit of a beast with a topspeed of around 110mph downhill and raging power at around 44 bhp !  :lol:

This bike is rare.  :D

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: Mike-Nightrider on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 AM

Its a a cool classic bike HOS.

Here we say 110mph downhill with tailwind  :D

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: HOS on March 27, 2009, 12:59:15 PM

Quote from: Mike-Nightrider on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 AM

Its a a cool classic bike HOS.

Here we say 110mph downhill with tailwind  :D

Or..... over the edge of a cliff  :lol:

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: Mike-Nightrider on March 27, 2009, 01:09:17 PM

Quote from: HOS on March 27, 2009, 12:59:15 PM

Quote from: Mike-Nightrider on March 27, 2009, 10:56:39 AM

Its a a cool classic bike HOS.

Here we say 110mph downhill with tailwind  :D

Or..... over the edge of a cliff  :lol:

 :thumb:

9,81m/s² acceleration  :lol:

Sorry, HOS. Dont want to spam on your thread   :wink:

Title: Re: Classic project bike.
Post by: classicfun on March 28, 2009, 12:47:45 PM

I had one way back when . CB750 honda forks Kawi 750 tripple full fairing < team Kawi stuff . Motor fully ported lighten crank stuffed cases mikuni carbs pre mix fuel Berry Sheene paint Dunstall seat Tom Turner pipes <custom pipes dropped bike at his shop awsome work . Loved that bike when it hit the power band . Traded it for a Sunbeam talbot < not a Tiger > it had a hot rod 283 3/4 race cam Doug Thorly headers 12 bolt rear end.  Blue with 4 inch gangster whites on the tires . Ah wished Still had allllllllll that stuff