1972 Suzuki T500j

[98tls]

Didn't know about that bro, I've been hot and cold with KB last couple of months....You might have heard that I'm after a classic Suzuki to restore. Those TL's are a dime a dozen, I'll give you a couple of hundy and a weekend with my sister for it.

Pics and i will think about it.

[Coldrider]

Do it, or someone else will and you will regret that. You do not have to restore all at once, get it operational and restore as time/dollars permit.
Two strokes are easy, sourcing parts may be the difficult bit.

[Clivoris]

Pics and i will think about it.

She looks much better in a bikini but I can't find a photo. What if I give you 3 hundy?

[Clivoris]

Do it, or someone else will and you will regret that. You do not have to restore all at once, get it operational and restore as time/dollars permit.
Two strokes are easy, sourcing parts may be the difficult bit.

True that. Ixion has PM'd some very helpful info about some of the traps for young players with these bikes. Handy geezer he is. I think he fancies my sister as much as 98.

[98tls]

She looks much better in a bikini but I can't find a photo. What if I give you 3 hundy?

Mate she farkin gorgeous...tell ya what forget the 3 hundy just the weekend with it will be fine,as ya say TLs are a dime a dozen.On a lighter note the old TL will be fine.

[inlinefour]

Against my better judgement I am contemplating getting one of these as a project. I have yet to see it but the info I have thus far is:
Hasn't run for 10 years since being stored away in the gargre. Before being put away the motor was probably a bit tired.
The rego has lapsed.
The paint is still in good nick (sexy green) but the chrome (mmm chrome) is spotted.
I have no doubt that there will be all the obvious expenses like tyres, fluids, plugs, set of rings (if I'm lucky) and a whole bunch of of other stuff that will need replacing. I don't want to be in a situation where I end up spending WAY more than this thing would be worth in tidy running order. So my main question is what are these things worth in various states of restoration? I don't think the T500's are greatly desired as a classic but I wouldn't mind having something like this that is an example of the era. Might even be fun to give classic racing a thrash but I hear they're savage bastards.
Any thoughts about whether I am sick in the head? Now that I think about it I'm probably asking the wrong people.

Nice bike to choose and I would like to think that it would retain any value that you invest into any restoration work. I have been tinkering around with bikes for quite some time and once the better half and myself have our next house, I hope to again. But for now, I'm content with getting back to normality after my accident. The better the condition of your bike would not ony increase its value but also the amount of potential punters interested in it should you ever wish to part with it. I don't think your sick in the head at all, just looking at a new hobby, if done right can potentially make money.

Those kettles are a cool looking bike. I had one for awhile, cleaned it up and rode it a few times. An older fellow came over with a friend to look at the bikes in the garage at the time. He saw the GT750 and had to have it, IMO payed far too much for it as I had not really done anything to it as it was going to be the next project (I allready had one going). If you find the right person, wanting the right bike, they can at times pay well to get it.

[Clivoris]

Nice bike to choose and I would like to think that it would retain any value that you invest into any restoration work. I have been tinkering around with bikes for quite some time and once the better half and myself have our next house, I hope to again. But for now, I'm content with getting back to normality after my accident. The better the condition of your bike would not ony increase its value but also the amount of potential punters interested in it should you ever wish to part with it. I don't think your sick in the head at all, just looking at a new hobby, if done right can potentially make money.

Thanks for that. Much of the pleasure of bike ownership is in the tinkering for me as well. Financial gain isn't a consideration, I'm more worried about "over investing". I've also secretly wanted to be one of those guys that has to say "which one?", when people ask what kind of bike I ride.

[Coldrider]

Yeah, a friend is restoring a GT380 disc brake model, you'd never a think a two stroke could make such a growl out of all those exhaust pipes. Suffers electrical probs at the moment.
There was a little write up of the T500 in the July Motorcycle trader.

[inlinefour]

Thanks for that. Much of the pleasure of bike ownership is in the tinkering for me as well. Financial gain isn't a consideration, I'm more worried about "over investing". I've also secretly wanted to be one of those guys that has to say "which one?", when people ask what kind of bike I ride.

Never listen to what others say, as they only will tell you what they would really like and unless they have been there and done it allready, what would they know? One more thing of interest, the longer you keep it, the more it can potientially be worth and attractive to the potential buyer. I have a 1973 z50j & cb350f for sale on trademe at the moment. I have finally accepted that although I can ride a three wheeled motorcycle, my days of riding a two wheel bike are over. Part of this acceptance is selling the last two bikes that I still own. However much to some peoples' disappointment, I'm not going to give them away. I just want what I consider a fair price for what its worth. Although, if I still own either once Coaster and I own our next home, it/they can go into the back of the garage. I like bikes, I think I allways have and allways will. Some people just see the dollar signs, some see the ride, some people just see hard work, then some take the pride. There is something I find very satisfying in tidying up an old Japanese bike. To others, including some of my family, they think I'm nuts.

[Clivoris]

I have a 1973 z50j & cb350f for sale on trademe at the moment. I'm nuts.

I have to agree with your sentiments there. The CB350 is a pretty iconic motorcycle. They must fetch a pretty penny in the UK. Did you consider Evil-Bay? They definitely aren't going to get any cheaper.

[inlinefour]

I have to agree with your sentiments there. The CB350 is a pretty iconic motorcycle. They must fetch a pretty penny in the UK. Did you consider Evil-Bay? They definitely aren't going to get any cheaper.

To be honest, I'm not at all motivated to sell the bike. It looks pretty cool in the showroom at Energy Honda.

[T.W.R]

mate shes a beauty eh......very nice indeed.........wish i had some spare dosh

It's definitely tidy but think it'll crack at least $5g

there's this at the moment if anyone is brave, though it isn't quite at the classic age of the GTs etc

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=117758860

And Mike here's some inspiration for your other toy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=116605692

[98tls]

It's definitely tidy but think it'll crack at least $5g

there's this at the moment if anyone is brave, though it isn't quite at the classic age of the GTs etc

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=117758860

And Mike here's some inspiration for your other toy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=116605692

cheers mate........any idea of the shock brand?

[T.W.R]

Here's a few links on Titans

http://www.suzukicycles.org/T-series/T500_models.shtml

http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/t5002.htm

http://gt500.org.uk/

http://www.motorcyclesurvey.com/mode...500+Titan.html

[T.W.R]

cheers mate........any idea of the shock brand?

On the XS ? mm without having a really good look I'd say either Girling or S&W