Suzuki GT 750 Water Buffalo NEW ?

[Blokhead]

Does anybody really think that this crank is NOS ? Crank wheels can't come that discolored can they? Look at the crud (aluminum corrosion) on the outside of the seals. Plus I think I see a pinch mark on the outside one.
Also, Model number looks like GT 380 to me, and the wear pattern on the gear.



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[tz375]

It is an early style crank with that C shaped retainer and big end thrust washers.

It will need to be rebuilt though as the seals are 40 years old and will start to leak very soon. With NOS cranks there's a high probability of rust on the shafts and rollers too. My preferences is for used cranks where the valves leaked and filled the bottom end with oil.

I have a couple of cranks like that including one in a B motor that has seized both outer pistons within a few hundred miles of fitting it.

[yeadon_m]

380 doesn't have the gear in the middle

[pull the wire]

I saw the pinch mark in the seal too. I would bet it's used or maybe a warranty crank that's been sitting for years in a factory shipping box. Might as well rebuild a used one versus having to have to rebuild that one.

On another note, a while back I ordered new crank seals from Bike Bandit. The seals were not in the original packaging and shipped together in a zip lock baggy. The right inner seal that was shipped is the early seal requiring the C-locking ring, which is not what I ordered or wanted. I'm not happy purchasing what I thought was factory parts and getting something else. I'm not positive that any of the seals are genuine Suzuki parts.

[pearljam724]

Wow, why pay that amount ? When you can have your own rebuilt for 350 - 400 ?