T500 M resto

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:16 pm

Well another few months have past by & over the winter i have been busy sending parts away for rechoming. the bike was put into a vac bag with silca gel to protect in from the damp & cold winter we exprienced here in the uk.

Indoors I restored the wiring loom, striped & sonic cleaned the carbs & got them vapour blasted. so last Monday I got the bike out of hibernation & back onto the bike lift. I fitted the rear fender that i got from Suzsmokeyallan (thanks) it was only back from the chromers about 2 weeks, then i fitted the tail light bracket, chain guard, wiring loom, clutch cover head light & brake light etc. Here is a few more pics of my progress.

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:18 pm

Some more

Zunspec4 · Post by **Zunspec4** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:23 pm

Thats looking great, as usual, can't wait to see the finished bike

Where did you get the chrome strip for the tank?

Cheers Zunspec

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:40 am

Where did you get the chrome strip for the tank?

Cheers Zunspec

I measured the width & depth of the original trim & googled for suppliers. a car assessory store in the uk had the trim in the exact size as the original. I cant remember who they where but i could find out if you want?

I am looking for pictures of a t500 with the tank removed as i am try to see what way clutch, throttle & tach cables are routed, any info would be very helpful

titan performance · Post by **titan performance** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:34 pm

Absolutely stunning job Rusty !
The name of the tank trim supplier would be good, if you can dig it out............

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:03 pm

Really nice job on those side covers

johnakay · Post by **johnakay** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:32 am

is this you Russ if not some one has pinch your pics.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suzuki-T500-Tank- ... 4cf6bd6930" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

the grab rail will be ready aweek after next.
the chromers aren't doing any chroming this week! but next week yes. john

H2RICK · Post by **H2RICK** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:56 am

VERY nice !!! She'll be a knockout when you get her all back together, I'm sure.

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:09 am

is this you Russ if not some one has pinch your pics.

Thats me! I had to take a minium lengh of trim, 12ft to be exact & I got charged £15 shipping as they would ony send it by a courier. Just trying to get some money back for a change!

the grab rail will be ready aweek after next.
the chromers aren't doing any chroming this week! but next week yes

Cant wait to fit it to the bike!

johnakay · Post by **johnakay** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:34 am

Thats me! I had to take a minium lengh of trim, 12ft to be exact & I got charged £15 shipping as they would ony send it by a courier. Just trying to get some money back for a change!

if these sell well Russ why not get some more and make a bit of money toward your bike.

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Wed May 25, 2011 10:53 am

Restored the wiring loom

Before,

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Wed May 25, 2011 10:55 am

After,

New plugs, connectors crimped on, sleeving re-wraped & tested.

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Wed May 25, 2011 10:58 am

Brake cam arm fitted & brake cable

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:01 am

Chain guard fitted

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:04 am

Carbs:- Ultrasonic cleaned, vapour blasted, choke & fitting re-plated in zinc.

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