General discussion about Street two-stroke Suzuki motorcycles.
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Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:12 pm
or 'Yetinother GT550'.
Might take a bit of work this one.
With a bit of help from these.
Eeny, Meany, Miny, Mo and Earwig of course.
Second (J) and third (Q) from the left will see 'changes' very soon!
Left one is a 'spare' K. As you do tend to find languishing around from time to time.
That's this year's project taken care of.
Watch this space!
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dgoodsy
On the main road
Posts: 119Joined: Wed May 11, 2016 9:44 amCountry: CanadaSuzuki 2-Strokes: '72 gt750Location: Saskatchewan
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by dgoodsy Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:27 pm
Cool, Looking forward to seeing the project commence Alan!
'72 GT750
Suspensionking
Around the block
Posts: 89Joined: Fri Jan 01, 2016 7:21 amCountry: SwitzerlandSuzuki 2-Strokes: T500 Suzuki, AJR Bultaco, Honda NS475
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by Suspensionking Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:50 pm
good luck with the new project. Its great to see how many of these bikes are out there and being restored to their former glory
oldjapanesebikes
Moto GP
Posts: 3229Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:43 amCountry: CanadaSuzuki 2-Strokes: GT750(Jx3,L,M,A,B),T500Location: Ontario
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by oldjapanesebikes Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:21 am
Alan H wrote: or 'Yetinother GT550'.
Ian
pearljam724
AMA Superbike
Posts: 1681Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:45 pmCountry: U.S.Suzuki 2-Strokes: 75- GT 550 / 76- GT 750Location: SW PA
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by pearljam724 Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:08 pm
Wow, Alan. You're balls to the wall with rebuilding. I did a few in a 4-5 year time frame. But, I'm done for a long time. Turned my rebuilding aspirations toward real estate. No way can I do another bike.
Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:39 am
Got the wheels back, putting Dunlop Streetsmarts on them - same as I fitted to the other 550s.
I always did prefer Dunlop boots on my 550s back in '72 when I got the first one.
All the 'black bits' taken to the powder coaters (Metal Magic in Barnsley) and should get them back on Friday.
In the meantime, here's a bit of wheel porn!
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sportston
Expert racer
Posts: 1155Joined: Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:04 pmCountry: England, UKSuzuki 2-Strokes: FZ50, GP100, RG125 Gamma, GT380, Bandit 1200S
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by sportston Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:16 am
Alan H wrote: Got the wheels back, putting Dunlop Streetsmarts on them - same as I fitted to the other 550s.
I always did prefer Dunlop boots on my 550s back in '72 when I got the first one.
All the 'black bits' taken to the powder coaters (Metal Magic in Barnsley) and should get them back on Friday.
In the meantime, here's a bit of wheel porn!
Oooh nice and shiny!
Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:17 am
I love the smell of rubber in the morning!
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Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:39 am
Got the paintwork back - more pics on the link
HERE (clicky linky) - but here's the tank.
Extra bling in the colour to upset the purists!
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sportston
Expert racer
Posts: 1155Joined: Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:04 pmCountry: England, UKSuzuki 2-Strokes: FZ50, GP100, RG125 Gamma, GT380, Bandit 1200S
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by sportston Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:00 pm
Looks beautiful! Very shiny and sparkly.
grumps
Around the block
Posts: 83Joined: Fri Nov 03, 2017 3:39 amCountry: UKSuzuki 2-Strokes: GT 380, 1977 (now sold)Location: Worcestershire
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by grumps Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:47 am
Alan H wrote: Got the paintwork back - more pics on the link
HERE (clicky linky) - but here's the tank.
Extra bling in the colour to upset the purists!
Lovely. Same colour as my 380. Who did the painting?
If money can't buy happiness - explain motorcycles and beer!
Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:36 am
A good mate in Mansfield. It has extra metallic flake to upset the purists!
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Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Tue May 22, 2018 2:14 pm
A bit more progress - should be ready errrr, 'soon'.
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Craig380
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Posts: 1254Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:52 amLocation: Manchester, UK
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by Craig380 Wed May 23, 2018 2:34 am
Looking good
A question , though. Do you go and find these bikes, or do they just turn up at your garage door, like stray cats?
1976 GT380 - wounded by me, and sold on
Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3249Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 amCountry: EnglandSuzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire
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by Alan H Wed May 23, 2018 1:15 pm
No cats here. I go huntin'!
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