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Post by **Admin** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:42 pm

I always put the bike together enough to see that the motor runs well and then do the rest. My neighbors think it's funny to see me ride a bike down the street with only a gas tank on it and a bath towel for a seat.

Post by **Admin** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:27 am

Uhu, now i know why you have been gone for so loong, you have been busy working on the bike. By the look of it, this bike will be wery nice

Post by **Admin** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:47 am

yes, I fly RC.... before the "2strokes' worm" re-caught me 4-5 years ago.
If you like bipe see the last creature, ULTIMATE built from scratch and still needing paint. Also, I have the plans in dwg format... in case of interest, they are for free.

Post by **Admin** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:49 pm

I baught extra oversize pistons.

.50 with rings. they dont have grooves and the rings are smooth (no groove)

1.0 with rings. They have grooves and the rings have a groove as well.

My GT500 was made Oct 1975 and is regostered as a 1976 GT500. I had original pistons and rings with Grooves.

Do I have to use matching pistons? Grooved or smooth sets?? Can I use smooth rings in grooved pistons or grooved rings in smooth pistons??

I have ordered standard size rings but havent recieved them yet. I have original pistons with grooves in the bike now. I am concerned that I will need grooved rings for the original pistons?? but if I recieve smooth rings? what then

Thanks lots for the help and info. The Forum is a huge help!! Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:46 pm

I use Muffler Black thats the name and comes from the John Deere Tractor shop. You clean the pipes, put on two lite coats then dry. Run them on the bike, heat will set the paint. Its not permanent but repaints really well. The only problem I have had, some times if paint cans are on the shelf to long for some reason the paint will turn white! at the very hot spots. It wierd but just paint over it. Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:15 pm

are the cylinders on pre 75' different than after 75'? I notice the part numbers are different between 72' parts list and 76'.

I almost purchased a set with pistons, because I checked the part numbers I didnt bid for them.

Did I screw up/?? Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:14 pm

Yes, they are different, but like the pistons, they are also interchangable. The porting was changed (milder) when they went to the longer intakes.

You could (can) use the older ones.

Lane

Post by **Admin** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:55 pm

I see, so the porting was changed a bit, but same Cyl.s The cyl.s on Ebay went for $60 with pistons, wrist pins and bearings! arrrg I hope the new owner will take good care of them!

Lane are you going to Deals Gap this year? If I get my RD400 done thought I wuould like to take that if not the GT gets to go. i havent been befor but sound GREAT. The ride is whats improtant!

Been to Speed Week a few times a long time ago but not much fun just sitting around watch the Trailer Queens. Much more fun when you can connect to some riders. USA2strokers have been lots of help also.

Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:56 pm

I have check with all the online places and email Crooks/Miller and no responce so. I dont want to keep bothering everyone untill I tryed to get the parts myself. sooooo

Been looking everywhere for front fork dust covers for 76' GT500.

Got any hints to get attention when you email places for parts?? Thanks! Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:27 am

Hi Guys, As you may have noticed, I'm about to have my T500 painted into Candy Lavender (from it's current, unoriginal deep purple). In one of the parts manuals, I noticed a colour guide. This lists the white on the tank as "Egret White"and the Candy Lavender as such. Now, along side these there are some numerals described as "colour number". For the white it is "189"and the candy is "216". My question is: Are these numbers of help when selecting the shade to use, do they relate to anything that's current or can they be used any way to get a good approximation of the original colour?
Many thanks for any clarification, Mike

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:00 am

They don't exist. I have never found any, anywhere. The ones from the 750s are close, but the groove on the inside is different. You might be able to modify some to work.

Lane

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:05 am

I'm a Deals Gap regular for the last five years. I'll be there.

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:12 pm

Try some of the aftermatket fork covers for older dirt bikes. They come in all sizes. I've found some for a XXXXXX that fit other stuff just dandy!

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:56 pm

Hmmm, Guess I will try the GT750 route hope one of you might have a best year for the modification?

also get measurements and wander around the other bike shops and check out other dust covers. if anyone has ever done this and found a match PLEASE let me andthe rest of us know and save me/us some time. I will follow up if I find something useable. Dofin

Post by **Admin** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:38 pm

From 75-77 they were the same. That's what you want. They could also be GT550, and possibly 380. Honda 750 also might work...some years had 35mm tubes.

Good luck,
Lane

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Piston/rings for GT500 Grooved or Not grooved NOT compatable

paint exhaust

GT500 cylinders

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I tried to find them, 76' GT500 dust covers

Paint colour clarification