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Post by **Admin** » Thu May 08, 2008 4:44 pm

Thanks guys I appreciate it!

I take a look on E-Bay!!!!!

Thanks again!

Chris,

Post by **Admin** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:23 pm

Hi,

Anybody run into a problem with oil leaking from what looks like a vent fitting on the transmission (right near the filler cap) on a GT550? I just changed the oil thinking it may have been over-filled, but after putting in exactly 1500 CCâ€™s it is still coming out of the vent hole â€“ even after I put a length of hose on it and ran it up the frame.

Thanks,

Gary

Post by **Admin** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:25 pm

Does anybody have an extra gas cap for sale? Or know a place where I could get one?

Thanks,

Gary

Post by **Admin** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:43 pm

Sorry for the delay - mine WAS Green. Now it's black.

Post by **Admin** » Thu May 08, 2008 10:18 pm

For what bike?

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:33 am

Flanders has what you want. Put the correct bike info into the search form here - http://www.flandersco.com/SSearch.html

Stu

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:44 am

I'm pretty sure it isn't the points cam, as the frequency of the sound doesn't match the revolutions of the lobe.

Not sure how to describe it, really. It's a tapping/clicking/clacking noise, but beyond that, dunno.

I only hear it at idle, as once I rev the engine, all the other ear-blasting sounds over power it, or maybe it just goes away.

I know there are only like 5 moving parts in this thing (a nice thing about no valve train), so figuring it out should not be too difficult.

Hmmm...

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:57 am

It's worth checking that there isn't a tiny leak at either the head, base or exhaust gaskets ... you'll see a weep of oil if there is.

If the exhaust gasket isn't seated right then it can make a sound that's unnervingly like a rattle, that also disappears into the general racket when you rev it.

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 10:03 am

There you go Rick, another dissatisfied green GT550 customer,,,LOL. Oh does this mean once you try blak you never go back

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:31 pm

Oops - a GT550

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:40 pm

I have one but its in bits. pm me with your email address and I can send you picture of it. johnny

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 3:01 pm

Hi Mike, I got my last one off the shelf at John Titman Racing at Capalaba. Don't know if he has any left or a what price. you can e-mail them on: sales@jtr.com.au or (+61) 07 32457499
Cheers, Paul

Post by **Admin** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:57 pm

Slowly, slowly, I am getting bits back on the bike. I need a bit of clarification from the obssessional guys - you know with the picky, finer points of restoring.

1) Did the T500R (1971) have a CCI sticker on the oil tank? I've just noticed that on the original brochure I have, there doesn't seem to be one. So, is it that no T500R had a sticker or did different markets have or not have them?

2) I was reading the Haynes manual (for a change

) when putting the new front sprocket in. I noticed a picture showing a spacer over the gearchange shaft (part# 09180-12021). My bike didn't have one in place. Doesn't seem to be one here in little old NZ and Reiner doesn't have any. So my question: how important or necessary is this little piece? If it's vital, does anyone know where a NOS/good used one might be lurking?

3) I'm about to install the new grey throttle cable. What is the correct/original routing from the handle bar down to under the tank? Also, any helpful advice for connecting it properly?

Finally, for those following my paint saga - I bit the bullet and went back to the painter. He was really good about it and is going to respray at no cost. Should be ready in 3 weeks - hopefully it'll be a lot closer now. (This is my obssessional bit. Loved the purple in the sunlight but just couldn't bring myself to mount it on the bike

)

As usual, many thanks for any help/ideas.
Mike

Post by **Admin** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:45 am

Mike ive checked the parts book and it shows a CCI decal as first fitted to the T500 oil tank in 71.
As for the cable routing you'll have to consult a manual that shows wire harness and cable routing to get the correct factory placemement,sorry i dont hve one but H2Rick may so P.M him
However usually the smoothest and cleaneast route is the best for cables.
Finally,, the little roller on the shift shaft was placed there for chain rub issues and to prevent any damage to the shift shaft if the chain got slack and wasnt maintained.
You can make one as its nothing special, just make sure it fits the shaft neatly and is wide enough so it can just spin when the sprocket covers on the engine.

Post by **Admin** » Sat May 10, 2008 2:06 pm

It looks like a '75 T500-M, but the VIN plate indicates mfg in 8/74. Seems like everythingâ€™s original. Sheâ€™s got 4,800 miles. Got it from the Denver-area and it's now here with me at nearly sea-level. (PO never touched the carbs and he got it from Michigan about 8 years ago.) I donâ€™t have a lot of tools, nor a workshop, but loads of desire to own and ride this bike.

Itâ€™s running, but not like a top. Intake system is complete, rubbers are fairly pliable, and air filter is clean, plugs look medium/dark brown and dry. With the bike I didn't get the original Owner's Handbook, but I got a Suzuki Parts List book and the blue-cover Haynes manual with the picture of a T-500M - the bookâ€™s entitled: â€œSuzuki 500 Twin - All Models - 492cc - 1968 onâ€

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