Grab rail or not

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Grab rail or not

Post by billy192 »

Ok so thinking ahead, I have my T500 rebuild coming along and my question is should a 1975 M model have a grab rail or not? there are lots of images without but there are some with.
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Re: Grab rail or not

Post by tricky1962 »

I got one because it filled in the gap between the end of the seat and the tail light.

Also gives pillions something to hang on to during vicious acceleration :-)
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Re: Grab rail or not

Post by ConnerVT »

The grab rail was an option available from Suzuki. It was not standard equipment.

Having one or not is a personal preference.
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this was part of cost cutting by Suzuki.
the GT500 didn't have them either.
having said that they were available to purchase inc racks.
the 'L' models were the last ones to have them.
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Post by GT750Battleship »

I've only had one on my GT750A for about a year...I think it finishes the look of the bike overall 8) 8) I very rarely carry a pillion passenger :) Mine was made by John (above post)
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So John,
A can you make one for a T500? B how much please?
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yes and I've got them in stock.
£78 plus shipping to uk. payment's you have 2 choices.see pm .john
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John PM sent
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new PM John
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