Suzuki RG500 refurb pics

[DMack]

For anyone interested in RG500's, thought i'd share some photos of a refurb we are working on - FULL strip down & refurb - just got it running this arvo :woohoo: Fairings to go....

Original condition:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=13829&id=100001542648728&l=4085ee8007

Stage 1:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=13835&id=100001542648728&l=5b92d3bbba

Stage 2:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=13838&id=100001542648728&l=a91cf0e07e

Stage 3:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=15092&id=100001542648728&l=c4246481d5

AND RUNNING :woohoo::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rWIlrlpZq0

[Str8 Jacket]

I'd hit it!!!

[onearmedbandit]

Ooooooo - that's gorgeous. Sounds great too! Me very jealous. Keep us posted with further developments.

[danchop]

hey thats my old bike,picked it up 10 odd years ago in hamner springs but i cant remember who i sold it to

[Juzz976]

Damn, I want one too.

Wonder how much a minter like that would set me back

[danchop]

Damn, I want one too.

Wonder how much a minter like that would set me back
fairings on it arent original but the bike itself was fairly good nick,the lucky strike stickers i got in a sheet for 10 bucks make it look good though,after that one i brought a minter done about 7000kms from new(still had original tyres on it)kept it for about 4 years and sold it for $13500 about 6 years ago to a guy in dunedin

[DMack]

Those lucky strike stickers were top notch compared to the suzuki labels coloured in with black felt tip pen that were on it when i got it :facepalm: (the old fibreglass fairings are now awaiting restore for a mates RG) - For this bike new plastic fairings were offered up for a good price (seen as they are rare as ducks nuts) and have been added incl solo tail cowl, and its all off to the painters now - hoping to have it all sorted by year end and thinking about bringing it along to Taupo for display while we racing there after boxing day series.

[danchop]

Those lucky strike stickers were top notch compared to the suzuki labels coloured in with black felt tip pen that were on it when i got it :facepalm: (the old fibreglass fairings are now awaiting restore for a mates RG) - For this bike new plastic fairings were offered up for a good price (seen as they are rare as ducks nuts) and have been added incl solo tail cowl, and its all off to the painters now - hoping to have it all sorted by year end and thinking about bringing it along to Taupo for display while we racing there after boxing day series.

i thought the felt was quite professional,i did have some bits in my parts box which is in storage,when i get there next ill have a look and if theyre still there ill pm you and send them

[DMack]

Cheers, that would be fantastic - mates putting together another one at the moment and hes looking for various bits and pieces.

[eelracing]

Had to put the earphones on to listen to that,cheers.

Can't wait to hear her at full chat...???

[toycollector10]

Great work, keep those videos coming...

[DMack]

Last stages now - white base coat on, ready for layup of colour and graphics in workshop this week.:drinkup:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=19028&id=100001542648728&l=32d330698a

[Crasherfromwayback]

Very nice! Love yer work.

[DMack]

Well shes done!! FK YEAH!! This bike looks, rides, sounds :wings:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20368&id=100001542648728&l=4600ffac76

[paturoa]

You owe me a new keyboard - this ones now got schizmmm all over it!

[vifferman]

That's too kewl! A real labour of love, and very, very nicely done, Sir! :niceone:

[R6_kid]

bloody beautiful mate, saw it parked up at Wanganui... loved it!

[DMack]

Cheers Guys, had a great response from the public at w(h)anganui - was amazed at the amount of photos and interest in it (was matching the amount taken of choppa & bmw next door for a while...) Just starting to think about a good contender for the next mid 80's restoration now....:sherlock:

[BMWST?]

it was almost impossible to keep the front wheel on the ground....me mate had one

[EJK]

NICE!
Nice car too.

[SMOKEU]

The RG500 is one of my favourite bikes. It's really nice to see such a nice piece of biking history back on the roads.