In another episode of Meet the Classic Bike we are joined by my good friend David and his fabulous 1970 Suzuki T500. We, as usual, have a chat with David and then take her out for a spin.
This was the first bike I bought after getting my license in 78. I loved it. Not too sure about the silencers on that one, but it brings back good memories.
I had a blue T500M, and many years later a GT500, which had electronic ignition. Both had a couple of BHP less than the early models but I do hope that this gent, or perhaps the previous owner has done the extra 200cc of gearbox oil mod, to save premature gear wear.
this was a hot bike in year one. then the triples came on market, and t500 was de-fanged for the elderly, like me. still a good practical ride, rideable today although you might want a disc brake.
What a beauty that was and I just luved the sound of those expansions awesome ,correct me if I am wrong here but David was moving onto a 550 triple ! from what I recall they had chromed barrels and could not be rebored . If that is correct how would you get around it should you have to are these parts readily available I wonder .Thanks good to see : )
Sweet Bike & Fancy camera with lots of Far Away shots Sadly ... 1st time as a Debbie doWNer & an armchair QBack. But we watch because most of us bike ♡'ers see all bikes as Eye CaNDy ... That's impossible without a Walk around and a stationary cam 10~15ft away. In comparison would be like if you were wanting to buy a bike off only pictures VRS Physically walking around checking everything out 1st then getting on B4 you take it for a spin ...🤔Hmm? Well that seems 2b a no brainer! Again Sorry, but just try n 2Help while obviously venting at the same time✌☻ut!
