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Tag Archives: GT550
Fuel Caps
One of the things I have been meaning to document is how the fuel caps go together as used on the Suzuki GT series between 1973 through 1975 on the GT380, GT550 and GT750. All of these come apart quite … Continue reading
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Tagged 1973, GT500, GT550, GT750, rebuild, restoration, Suzuki, wasserbuffel, Water Bottle, Water Buffalo
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Pipe Cleaners and GT750 Mini-Rollout !
With the engine running well, the carburettors (mainly) sorted and the seat recovered, it was time to mount the exhaust system properly on my 1973 Buffalo. I had planned to have the pipes ‘tanked’ at a local radiator shop, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1973, GT550, GT750, Kettle, rebuild, restoration, Suzuki, wasserbuffel, Water Buffalo
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The GT550 Lives !
For those who have been following along, the engine started up almost immediately and I took it out for a short ride today. It sounds good, no ‘bad’ engine noises at all after about 20 miles so I think I’ll … Continue reading
GT550 Rebuild Continues
Following on from my previous post on my Suzuki GT550 rebuild, it seems that luck is in short supply as I am still waiting for a couple of seals to arrive. For whatever reason, there seems to be an inordinate … Continue reading
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Tagged engine, GT550, gudgeon pin, Indy, piston pin, Suzuki, wrist pin
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GT550 Starter Clutch
The new style clutch basket and starter drive assembly has arrived for the 1974 GT550 I’m rebuilding, together with most of the seals, gaskets and other bits and pieces I need. I managed to track the starter clutch assembly down … Continue reading
The 1974 GT550
Some time ago, I picked up a 1974 GT550 which came to me with the engine stuck. As a part of the deal, I also was given two donor bikes of the same model, but different years. Basically, the bike … Continue reading
Calgary Motorcycle Show
Well, the weekend has come and gone and I spent yesterday (Monday) just puttering around the house after four solid days at the Calgary Stampede Grounds in the Roundup Centre where the 2009 Calgary Motorcycle Show was held. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Calgary, GT550, GT750, motorcycle show, Suzuki, Water Buffalo, YA6
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Suzuki GT Mirrors and Things
One of the (many) little challenges you run into with restoring old Suzuki motorbikes is the rear view mirrors. The ones that originally came with the bikes in the 1970′s had a Suzuki ‘S’ embossed on the mirror, but none … Continue reading