Tag Archives: 1973

Fuel Caps

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Ian R. Sandy

One of the things I have been meaning to document is how the fuel caps go together as used on the Suzuki GT series between 1973 through 1975 on the GT380, GT550 and GT750. All of these come apart quite … Continue reading →

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GT500 – Back To The Shop !

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

Well, it has been a while since I did any updates, or indeed spent any real time on the project bikes – it has been a busy fall season and winter has truly settled in around the Calgary area. The … Continue reading →

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Trim – 1973 GT750 Resto

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

I used Reproduction Decals here in Canada this time for the tank and side cover badges. They sell the same product as Badge Replicas in Australia and so far at least,  I’ve alternated back and forth between them depending on which … Continue reading →

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Pipe Cleaners and GT750 Mini-Rollout !

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

With the engine running well, the carburettors (mainly) sorted and the seat recovered, it was time to mount the exhaust system properly on my 1973 Buffalo. I had planned to have the pipes ‘tanked’ at a local radiator shop, and … Continue reading →

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Blue Haze in the Morning !

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

Over the past several days, Calgary has been blanketed by smoke from forest fires burning in British Columbia. The haze in the air from all this smoke has been quite dense, limiting visibility to just a few kilometres at times … 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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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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