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    Ready to restore

    Rego is on hold so no worries there. Has been in storage for 12 years, motor turned over occasionally to keep things moving. I bought it to restore but havn't done so yet. I commuted to work on it for one year and it went great. Needs RH exhaust repair, tank repair and paint, side cover badges, cover on fuel tank and at some stage will need 4th and 5th gear looked at as whines a bit in those gears. Common for T500 and GT500's.
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    Awesome bike!

    Ill take it! Could you please contact me to arrange pick up and I will bring cash.
    Cheers Hugh
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    Absolute bargain. I wish I had the testicular fortitude to just go ahead and buy something like that - but I suspect sleeping on the couch would get to be a pain after the first month or so.

    Good purchase sir.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrT_Learner View Post
    Ill take it! Could you please contact me to arrange pick up and I will bring cash.
    Cheers Hugh
    0212301193
    Bastard, I was on the phone to my wife...and then I saw your post!

    I had two of these when I was a lad of 16.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Bastard, I was on the phone to my wife...and then I saw your post!

    I had two of these when I was a lad of 16.
    Yeh lovely old stroker these, just a ruddy shame so many are now on the race track, gonna make it harder and harder to find a resto for the road.
    If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrayWolf View Post
    Yeh lovely old stroker these, just a ruddy shame so many are now on the race track, gonna make it harder and harder to find a resto for the road.
    Slugs are a bit hard to find for them, but a rod kit and conversion to something current shouldn't be too hard.

    Good learner bike, worked for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Slugs are a bit hard to find for them, but a rod kit and conversion to something current shouldn't be too hard.

    Good learner bike, worked for me.
    Same Pistons as the GT750, which are (were till recently?) available.
    If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Bastard, I was on the phone to my wife...and then I saw your post!

    I had two of these when I was a lad of 16.
    My second bike after the BSA B31 was a '73 T500 and I was 16 then too. But that was in '74...

    Loved the bike! Well, you would after a 1951 BSA 350, wouldn't you..?
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    Hey is this by any chance still for sale??

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    Its funny how many bikes have their reputation restored before their bodies... Classic example is an iron Engine sportster. Yes you can make them into an acceptable classic now but back in the day they were effectively less reliable than a triumph twin. A few years back you could't give one away and not they are getting pricey and people want original looking ones again...

    The 'Titan' was a bike that me and my mates always thought of as being as tough as old boots but generally pretty horrible to ride. My flatmates one seemed to fit this description in that you really couldnt kill it but because it handled and braked like a 3 legged pig on rollerskate day at the ice rink you were hardly ever tempted to try. Worthy but hardly an object of desire like say a good RD350.

    Now they are a sought after classic....

    Mind you, decent tyres and better rear shocks would have gone a long way in sorting out a lot of bikes of that era..

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    Quote Originally Posted by rustyrobot View Post
    Absolute bargain. I wish I had the testicular fortitude to just go ahead and buy something like that - but I suspect sleeping on the couch would get to be a pain after the first month or so.

    Good purchase sir.
    Nah, you get used to it, plus you get to wank over porno while she is snoring and farting in the bedroom. Man up, go get the bastard. Awesome bikes, loads of smiles.
    For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Keep an open mind, just dont let your brains fall out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    Its funny how many bikes have their reputation restored before their bodies... Classic example is an iron Engine sportster. Yes you can make them into an acceptable classic now but back in the day they were effectively less reliable than a triumph twin. A few years back you could't give one away and not they are getting pricey and people want original looking ones again...

    The 'Titan' was a bike that me and my mates always thought of as being as tough as old boots but generally pretty horrible to ride. My flatmates one seemed to fit this description in that you really couldnt kill it but because it handled and braked like a 3 legged pig on rollerskate day at the ice rink you were hardly ever tempted to try. Worthy but hardly an object of desire like say a good RD350.

    Now they are a sought after classic....

    Mind you, decent tyres and better rear shocks would have gone a long way in sorting out a lot of bikes of that era..
    My Titan was a pleasure to ride, but then I am a bit of a nanna sometimes.
    For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Keep an open mind, just dont let your brains fall out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul in NZ View Post
    Its funny how many bikes have their reputation restored before their bodies... Classic example is an iron Engine sportster. Yes you can make them into an acceptable classic now but back in the day they were effectively less reliable than a triumph twin. A few years back you could't give one away and not they are getting pricey and people want original looking ones again...

    The 'Titan' was a bike that me and my mates always thought of as being as tough as old boots but generally pretty horrible to ride. My flatmates one seemed to fit this description in that you really couldnt kill it but because it handled and braked like a 3 legged pig on rollerskate day at the ice rink you were hardly ever tempted to try. Worthy but hardly an object of desire like say a good RD350.

    Now they are a sought after classic....

    Mind you, decent tyres and better rear shocks would have gone a long way in sorting out a lot of bikes of that era..
    My brother had a Titan and it handled really well, brakes were ok too, maybe yours was a lemon. In my opinion (other than GP bikes) the best bike Suzuki ever produced

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    eek

    sooo no info on whether this is still for sale??

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    Hi there, im guessing this still isnt for sale?

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