Quick intro as a new membership
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 12:03 pm
Hi everybody, I'm new on this forum so I'll introduce myself.
I'm living in the south of France, and of course I own a 2 stroke Suzuki which is a GT750 Model A from 1976.
My 2 stroke experience began in 1973 with my brother's belgium Flandria Record 49cc.
I managed the 4 gear engine with a 20mm carburator up to a point the engine overrevved on 4th gear while having difficulties with the clutch to start on 1st gear...
I replaced it by a Minarelli P6 with a 22mm carburator and and exhaust of my own with stunning results !
When I was 16 I bought a Yamaha 125 AS3, the best in this category by that time, but it finished wrecked by a car turning to its left without seeing me.
With not enough money to replace it I got a Motobecane 125 LT2 by far better in handling but with a sensitive gear box.
I had to improve the engine by tuning the pistons and the ignition to get more revs and follow the Yamaha 125 RD my friends had.
When I was 18 the 4 stroke area began with a Honda 450 Mk V, an other world with fuzzy handling but more adapted to long rides.
Now I'm retired and I wanted to save one of the fabulous Suzuki GT750 so I got one in pretty good condition.
But I must say handling, as brakes, comfort and power are so weak compared to my Kawa ZX12-R that I must use the Kettle only for old bicycles meetings and when I'm in the appropriate mood...
I'm living in the south of France, and of course I own a 2 stroke Suzuki which is a GT750 Model A from 1976.
My 2 stroke experience began in 1973 with my brother's belgium Flandria Record 49cc.
I managed the 4 gear engine with a 20mm carburator up to a point the engine overrevved on 4th gear while having difficulties with the clutch to start on 1st gear...
I replaced it by a Minarelli P6 with a 22mm carburator and and exhaust of my own with stunning results !
When I was 16 I bought a Yamaha 125 AS3, the best in this category by that time, but it finished wrecked by a car turning to its left without seeing me.
With not enough money to replace it I got a Motobecane 125 LT2 by far better in handling but with a sensitive gear box.
I had to improve the engine by tuning the pistons and the ignition to get more revs and follow the Yamaha 125 RD my friends had.
When I was 18 the 4 stroke area began with a Honda 450 Mk V, an other world with fuzzy handling but more adapted to long rides.
Now I'm retired and I wanted to save one of the fabulous Suzuki GT750 so I got one in pretty good condition.
But I must say handling, as brakes, comfort and power are so weak compared to my Kawa ZX12-R that I must use the Kettle only for old bicycles meetings and when I'm in the appropriate mood...
You can improve brakes, suspension, and ignition if you aren’t a purist. Personally, I prefer a stock looking vintage bike with all of the improvements mentioned. For ignition, I recommend Accent as it is reliable and easy to install. Good group here with great collective knowledge! 