Tag Archives: Suzuki

(Almost) The End Game

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

It has been a good week ! I started the engine on the current project for the first time, and although there were no mosquitoes to be slain, there was enough smoke generated to have done the job if there … Continue reading →

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Wrangling GT Switch Gear

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

Time to get the switch gear sorted, and of course nothing is straight forward. The 1972 model GT750 used a one year only set of switches, and good working examples are difficult to locate. As well, internally the left side … Continue reading →

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Getting Pumped !

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

Oil pumps, and more specifically Suzuki oil injector pumps, have been occupying a good deal of my attention recently. For an in depth understanding of what they are and how they work, I suggest you take a look at the … Continue reading →

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Hooters, Guards and Etc.’s

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

The chain guard (or chain case if you prefer) on the 1972 and 1973 model GT750 is plastic, and you often find that the mount points are damaged. Over time the two special ‘top hat’ washers typically go missing, and … Continue reading →

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Bake at 350 F for 45 Minutes Till Done …

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

The build continues – just steadily working through sub-components and checking and refurbishing as required. The bearings on the points cover were shot, and so needed to be replaced. There are two, one of which (09262-30020) is no longer available … Continue reading →

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The Annual Updates

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

It is an annual event, and this year was perhaps a bit larger than usual. In addition to the ongoing changes and small additions I do as a part of normal house-keeping, I also do rebuilds on sections of the … Continue reading →

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Setting the Anchours

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Ian R. Sandy

I realise that ‘anchour’ is an archaic form of ‘anchor’ , but as it could be said that a drum brake is archaic when compared to a disc, I’m going to go with it ! This article then is about … Continue reading →

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Adding Some Kwak to my Suzy

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Ian R. Sandy

Some time ago I wrote a post about repairing the oil injector lines used on the GT750, and indeed the sort of oil injector line used on most of the late 1960 through 1970’s Suzuki two stroke models. You can … Continue reading →

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It Had a Hard Life

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Ian R. Sandy

The build continues. As mentioned previously, the frame had some damage that needed repair, and Jonathan and Derek at Trillion Industries did a great job. The area around the brake pivot post has been completely rebuilt, reinforced and I suppose … Continue reading →

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‘Regal Red’ Rides Again !

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Ian R. Sandy

Well – that is the plan at least ! 🙂 With “Oily Purple” on the road and running well, it was time to start work on one of the two sequentially numbered bikes. These are about 3000 frame numbers younger … Continue reading →

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