About time

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FullMoon
On the street
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: '74 GT380
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

About time

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About time I introduce myself.
I've been lurking on the site for some time. It's been very helpful.
I appreciate the effort that goes into keeping the riff-raff out.

I've been working off and on restoring a '74 GT380 for the last 4.5 years.
The bike sat outside in a field for who knows how many years. Very rusty and crunchy.
Just about ready to re-install the engine. I've yet to deal with the gas tank, instruments, and exhaust.

I'm 63 and live in Lincoln, Nebraska. Home of HVC Cycle and Kawasaki. I currently ride a '01 Suzuki Bandit.
First bike in my teens was a '72 Honda CL350. Had a minor run-in with car pull out in front of me.
Lost my enthusiasm for a long time. Bought the Bandit about 12 years ago. Been riding ever since.

I've done a frame off mechanical resto of a KZ550 ltd that I purchased from by brother.
Didn't keep it very long. Not a big fan of the custom style.

I've also done a mechanical resto of a '78 KZ650 that was born in Lincoln.
Sold the 650 to my brother with the caveat if he ever sells it I get first dibs.

Mitch

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Alan H
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.
Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire

Re: About time

Post by Alan H »

Welcome, Mitch.
380s are great little bikes and most parts are still available.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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ConnerVT
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: T500R (now), T500M (40 yrs ago)
Location: North of Albany, NY

Re: About time

Post by ConnerVT »

Love the orange KZ650. Had the same bike in light blue. Solid, dependable bike that took me through a crazy time in my life.

My T500 is a revisit of my past. I've toyed with the idea of restoring the right KZ650, once I find it.
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FullMoon
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Joined: Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:21 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: '74 GT380
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Re: About time

Post by FullMoon »

I'm always on the lookout for another early KZ650. This one was a bit of a mess when I got it. Still runs great.
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