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Author Archives: Ian R. Sandy
Fully Exposed !
At last the 1968 Suzuki T500 Cobra is complete and after all the last-minute fiddling that seemed to go on forever, I am well pleased with how it has turned out. I won’t be able to do too much more … Continue reading
Fuel Cock Round 2
As recounted previously (here actually) the fuel cock on the T500 had been played with. Although I had got it to the point it worked well enough, I had noticed that the diaphragm was on its way out and actually … Continue reading
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Tagged 1968, Cobra, fuel cock, fuel tap, MKI, petcock, rebuild, restoration, Suzuki, T500
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Low Clouds
I’ve had my blue 1976A almost as long as my red 1976A – since the 1980’s – and I use it as my parts bike or ‘mule’ for testing oil pumps, carbs etc, or as a place to hang good … Continue reading
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Tagged 1976A, dynamometer, dyno, GT750, Kettle, RPM Service, Suzuki, wasserbuffel, Water Buffalo
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Exhausted
Some months ago (it was here actually), I talked about the reproduction exhausts I purchased from Marcel at Classic Suzuki Parts NL , and while I did have a few issues due to shipping damage, these were quickly sorted out … Continue reading
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Tagged 1968, Cobra, rebuild, reproduction exhaust, restoration, Suzuki, T500
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Made Smoke !!
Moment of truth – the engine started up on the second kick this past weekend and it sounds great ! I still have quite a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross, but the timing is now dialled in … Continue reading
T500 Fuel Cock
I’ve been playing with the Mk1 T500 fuel cock – this one had been butchered at some point in its life and as well Suzuki doesn’t sell most of the consumable parts you need to repair them. In the photo … Continue reading
Panning for Cobras
One of the problems to be dealt with on my 1968 Suzuki T500 was the seat pan. As is usually the case, mine was rotted out around the perimeter and while it was repairable I also was interested in seeing … Continue reading
1972 Suzuki GT750 Reproduction Gauge Shells
When I picked up my 1972 Suzuki GT750J rebuild project, there was an obvious issue with the gauges. The plastic gauge shells for my speedometer and tachometer were both cracked up into the lens, and when I started asking around … Continue reading
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Tagged 1972, clocks, Gauges, GT750, J, reproduction gauge shells, Suzuki, wasserbuffel, Water Bottle, Water Buffalo
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Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
On the way back from my Dad’s place in lower coastal area of mainland British Columbia last week, I stopped in at the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum. This is a relatively new museum which opened in May of 2012 and is … Continue reading
The Three Little Hogs
Clarence is a remarkable fellow ! On his retirement, much like myself, he decided to redirect his energies to doing something he enjoyed after many years of doing things for other people, but unlike me he has a real gift … Continue reading