This 1975 RG500 has come up for auction next week... a shame that I am not rich!!
Regards
Roger
"Originally imported to NZ new and direct from the build factory, this example is bike number 7 (engine and frame numbers 11007). It is stunningly original. The only non-factory-correct elements of this machine are the front brakes which were replaced with Brembo (Lockheed pattern) callipers. This was a common upgrade of the day as the original alloy brake discs had a dubious reputation under extreme conditions.
"Initially raced by one of New Zealand’s great 1970s’ pilots John Woodley, it was acquired from Woodley by Geoff Sell. In 1987, the current custodian became owner of the machine and undertook a full restoration including of the motor. The crankshafts were replaced and cylinders honed to suit 0.13mm oversized pistons (taking the displacement to 499cc). Since then, the bike has been stored correctly and started every six months. It has done less than 60 minutes’ track time since 1987, most recently appearing at the 2011 Mansfield practice session.
"The XR14 was and remains a game-changer. It certainly positioned Suzuki as the dominant force of the late 1970s and for that deserves the recognition it gets as one of the most successful race-bike designs of its period. Suzuki built a glorious and completely berserk machine which was and remains complex, consistent and influential – the XR14 Mark I – and which, with very few being created, is a true modern classic.
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They are also selling this... a CX500 turbo, a bike that I always liked the look of and actually done once. The turbo kick was quite impressive, from memory (if not a bit scary!)
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What's the indicated range they have put up?