Serial numbers question.
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crunkrockjoseph
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Serial numbers question.
I was wondering for a 1975 t500 what the serial numbers were supposed to be. on my bike the engine reads t500 - 82137 while the frame says t500 - 82267. Is it normal they don't match? Has the engine been swapped? Thanks for your input folks.
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jabcb
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Re: Serial numbers question.
1975 T500s started with frame # 74162 & engine # 74198
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/ ... /page1.gif
Suzuki typically didn’t bother trying to get the frame & engine numbers to match.
But at the start of production for a new model they typically matched for some number of bikes.
Your numbers are close enough that its likely you have the original motor.
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/ ... /page1.gif
Suzuki typically didn’t bother trying to get the frame & engine numbers to match.
But at the start of production for a new model they typically matched for some number of bikes.
Your numbers are close enough that its likely you have the original motor.
BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
