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Category Archives: Motorcycle
The 1974 GT550
Some time ago, I picked up a 1974 GT550 which came to me with the engine stuck. As a part of the deal, I also was given two donor bikes of the same model, but different years. Basically, the bike … Continue reading
Windjammer
Every once and a while, you get pleasantly surprised by the unexpected kindness of a stranger – and even less often by someone who has a ‘name’ in the business world. This happened to me recently when I went looking … Continue reading
Trev Deeley – Revisited
I previously wrote about the Trev Deeley motorcycle collection in Vancouver, and shared the fact that I was disappointed with the new set-up and location. Bevin Jones of the Trev Deeley team sent me a very nice note in response … Continue reading
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Tagged End of Empire, motorcycle museum, Norton, Scott Squirrel, Trev Deeley Exhibit, Vancouver
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Calgary Motorcycle Show
Well, the weekend has come and gone and I spent yesterday (Monday) just puttering around the house after four solid days at the Calgary Stampede Grounds in the Roundup Centre where the 2009 Calgary Motorcycle Show was held. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Calgary, GT550, GT750, motorcycle show, Suzuki, Water Buffalo, YA6
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A Good Day !
Well – today was slightly more notable than most for me as a) it was my birthday, and b) I finally finished my GT750 Suzuki project bike ! I did a small photo shoot out in the -15C weather and … Continue reading
Ignition – GT750 Project
There are several electronic ignition options available for the GT750 and include the Boyer Bransden, Newtronic , and roll your own as described on the Pink Possum web site. If you search the web, the kit that seems to have the best reviews is the Newtronics kit … Continue reading
Carburettor Rebuild – GT750
With the engine in the frame, and the electronic ignition fitted in my GT750 project bike , it was time to dig into my box of bits to see what I could do in the carburettor department. The local Water Buffalo … Continue reading
GT750 Rebuild – Instruments
For my GT750 project bike, I was faced with the option of either rebuilding or replacing the gauge set as I was starting with just a box of bits as seen to the right. I have been collecting these for … Continue reading
Suitably Retro
For the past several months, I have been looking for a suitable set of turn signals to fit the 1966 Yamaha YA6 that I bought earlier this year. I haven’t had too much trouble finding other bits and pieces – original … Continue reading
GT750 Speedometer Drive
In the process of putting together the front wheel for my GT750 project bike, I noticed that the speedometer drive housing had a problem. Basically the output shaft to the speedometer cable would not turn when the wheel was spun. … Continue reading