Hello from Perth, Australia
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- On the street
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- Location: Perth, Australia
Hello from Perth, Australia
Hi Guys
Just a quick note to introduce myself and my bike – Yesterday I picked up a 76 GT750 that hasn’t been on the road since 1984. The front brakes don’t work (master cylinder seems to be stuck in) and the tyres and battery are obviously knackered. I’m guessing the crank seals might need replacement too along with various other seals and gaskets. It runs and all the electrics seem to work well perfectly. It has only done 20,000 kms
This is my only Suzuki, it will share the garage with four Yamahas: XS650, XT500, SR500 and a FZX750. I did have a couple of A100’s as a kid though
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and you’ll probably see me on here with all sorts of questions pretty soon
Cheers,
N8
Just a quick note to introduce myself and my bike – Yesterday I picked up a 76 GT750 that hasn’t been on the road since 1984. The front brakes don’t work (master cylinder seems to be stuck in) and the tyres and battery are obviously knackered. I’m guessing the crank seals might need replacement too along with various other seals and gaskets. It runs and all the electrics seem to work well perfectly. It has only done 20,000 kms
This is my only Suzuki, it will share the garage with four Yamahas: XS650, XT500, SR500 and a FZX750. I did have a couple of A100’s as a kid though
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and you’ll probably see me on here with all sorts of questions pretty soon
Cheers,
N8
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- Fritz500
- To the on ramp
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- Location: Perth, Western Australia
Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Oh well, there goes the weekends...
73 GT750 Ducati - 20%
72 T500J - 95%
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72 T500J - 95%
09 Yam XVS950A
81 Yam XV920 - cafe conversion - 90%
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- tz375
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Welcome N8. That's a solid start. and exhaust choices too. That looks like a Bromlech 3 into 1 .
The GS1000 fairing suits it.
The GS1000 fairing suits it.
- H2RICK
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Welcome, N8. It seems that you've got a very good starting point for a nice bike there. It's always amazing to me, living in such a dry climate like I do, how that salt ocean air can wreak such havoc on alloys and chrome as your bike shows.
Another Perth resident ?? It's amazing how many guys I've met, both online and in person, from Perth. Muzza, who shows up on this board from time to time and who is a HUGE Titan fan with his own Titan-specific website, lives in a suburb of Perth. He's quite a guy.
Another Perth resident ?? It's amazing how many guys I've met, both online and in person, from Perth. Muzza, who shows up on this board from time to time and who is a HUGE Titan fan with his own Titan-specific website, lives in a suburb of Perth. He's quite a guy.
GT550A Mint & Original
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H2A Semi-Hot Rod Built From A Basket Case
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GSF1200SK6 Bandit...My LD Ride
Additional H2 projects In Boxes.....
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Hi N8.....wow....nice buy, that looks a very sound basis for a resto.
We have a few Australian customers, one who lives in Perth. Maybe you'll recognise his bike from a local show?
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We have a few Australian customers, one who lives in Perth. Maybe you'll recognise his bike from a local show?
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Nice bike....you will have a great time with it! There's a handful of great GT750 builders/racers in Australia. From drag racing these bullet proof bikes to setting Land Speed Records on them. They are not far from you! Best wishes and congrats for buying one of the greatest bikes of all time.
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Thanks for the welcome guys
I did see that bike at the Perth Japanese bike show a couple fo weeks ago, in fact I took a photo of it. Small world hey?
cheers, n8
I did see that bike at the Perth Japanese bike show a couple fo weeks ago, in fact I took a photo of it. Small world hey?
cheers, n8
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Hi,
I also have a GT750 .
Whilst this is a very old thread, be good to catch up.
I also have a GT750 .
Whilst this is a very old thread, be good to catch up.
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
Welcome to the madhouse!
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Re: Hello from Perth, Australia
G'day Mate welcome, I'm in Sydney with a '76 GT,which I've had for 13 years,bike originally from Bendigo Victoria.Yours looks in much the same solid state as mine did when I first started to restore her!
This is a good forum,I can also recommend the UK based Kettle Klinick.com nice bunch of knowledgeable people on there as well.
Cheers
Roger.
This is a good forum,I can also recommend the UK based Kettle Klinick.com nice bunch of knowledgeable people on there as well.
Cheers
Roger.
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