Wanted rear sets, GT500

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Wanted rear sets, GT500

Post by joolstacho »

Does anyone have rear-set footrests etc for a GT500 (Titan Cobra etc) for sale?
Sorry I don't know how I managed that! put in x2 ads by mistake ! :oops:
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Re: Wanted rear sets, GT500

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Titan Performance in the UK sells T500/GT500 rearsets:
https://classic2strokesuzuki.weebly.com ... -shop.html

Spencer Motoworks in the US also sells them:
http://www.shoemakervintage.com/#

We purchased both. Titan reasets are the spiffier looking. We used the Spencer rearsets on the GT250 cafe build because they were easier to adapt. (We’re saving the Titans for a future project.)
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Re: Wanted rear sets, GT500

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Thanks mate, but that'd cost me about A$500 ! Ouch!
The American ones are cheaper, but would still cost at least A$350 (landed).
I think I should be able to do it for about $50-$80.

I've already adapted a pair of CX500 footrests and plates which are very good - just 'adjusting' the mounting bolt holes a few mm.
I can shorten the brake lever - easy, (I prefer less leverage on the back anyway).
Which leaves the gearshift, which does need a linkage. This will take some working out - routing, leverage etc.
(I might be pestering you for measurements/pics of yours, ok?)
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Re: Wanted rear sets, GT500

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Cafe build can get rather pricey.
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Re: Wanted rear sets, GT500

Post by joolstacho »

I'm actually not doing a 'caff-build'. I've refurbished my bike pretty well dead original. I've even kept the little ding on the tank just so I can retain the factory paint!
The factory 'sit-up-and-beg' riding position is not good for my suss back, (It bends the lower spine, which then cops a hammering on rough roads).
It's much better for me with a slight lean forward.
Hence the moved footrests, and I have slightly lower bars on it. It's a nice riding position - It feels nicely 'locked-in' rather than 'perching on'.

Personally I get much more satisfaction using a bit of ingenuity instead of just throwing money at things to achieve my ends.
There are plenty of chequebook restorations out there aren't there.
The CX footrests and mount plates work really well - for zero cost. Shortening the brakelever will be a cinch.
The gearshift linkage will take a bit more work.

I'd be able to return the bike to original anytime.

Any chance you could post a few pics of yours, (Just the gear linkage) plus approximate measurements? Of course I can work it all out but it'd save me re-inventing the wheel eh?
Cheers.
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