Category Archives: Motorcycle

A Field Guide for the Suzuki GT750

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

For a while now I had been toying with the idea of putting together an overview of what bits and pieces should be attached to a Buffalo manufactured in a given year. I saw this as possibly being helpful, as … Continue reading →

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Getting into rubber !

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

One of the (many) problems you run into with trying to restore older equipment is sourcing the soft rubber and plastic components. While some items such as plastic panels and trim can be repaired, if they are too sun bleached/perished … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 Rebuild – Wheels and Tires

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The front wheel I wanted to use on the 1973 GT750 project had good chrome, but a big flat spot on one side of it, so I was faced with either living with it or changing it out. I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 Rebuild – Carburettors

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

Next on the list for the 1973 GT750 project, was to get a set of usable carburettors. I had bits for five and a half carb’s, but they are ‘handed’ in the sense that the left side carb has a … Continue reading →

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GT750 – Boyer Bransden Ignition Round 3

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

After pranging my orange 1976 Buffalo, as is typical with accidents and these bikes the points cover was mangled, and as sometimes happens the points plate itself was damaged. I don’t have a problem running points – they are reliable, … Continue reading →

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Stiff and Sore

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

Well, sometimes things just don’t turn out quite as expected. It was a great day for a ride – one of the very few we’ve had so far this year actually – so I was quite interested in putting a … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 – Grills and Forks

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The chrome that I had done at Alberta Plating for my 1973 GT750 project bike turned out really well, but not completely without  issues. The small screws that hold on the front fender stays were a disappointment as when I … Continue reading →

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Getting Hosed !

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

A key change from the 1972 GT750 to the 1973 model was the addition of front disc brakes to replace the original internal cable operated drum brakes.  I’m told that brake hose should be changed about every 6 to 8 … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 – Engine In !

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The project continues ! I had the engine fully assembled on the bench and so now was the time to think about who to call to help lift it into the frame – these things are damned heavy, awkward to … Continue reading →

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1973 GT750 – Oil Pump

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

The build continues ! Recall when I cracked open the cases on the engine I wanted to use, I found a bit of a mess as it appears the oil had leaked out and been replaced with water over the … Continue reading →

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