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Starter Relays

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Ian R. Sandy

I have a small number of these starter relays which I think may have been made by Nippon-Denso, and even after almost 50 years, they are very nearly indestructible (just ‘click’ on any image to see a larger copy). This … Continue reading →

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1972 GT750 “J” Gauge Shells

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Ian R. Sandy

After clearing the last of my stock in 2019, I continued to receive requests for the plastic GT750 J gauge shells from many owners from around the world. I have to admit, that I was hesitant about commissioning another order, … Continue reading →

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VIN’s and Things

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Ian R. Sandy

I recently received another small batch of headstock or VIN labels from Jerry Ure in the USA (contact details are on my web site in the ‘Sources’ section and I believe he also sells on eBay – just do a … Continue reading →

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Catching Up.

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Ian R. Sandy

I’m frequently reminded of just how small the world has become since the arrival of the internet. Yesterday Ian Beardsley from the UK dropped in for a short visit, a long chat, a few cups of tea and a sandwich. … Continue reading →

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Suzuki Locks and Latches – Part 2

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Ian R. Sandy

As mentioned in the last article, the GT750 tank filler cover lock as used on the 1976 and 1977 GT750 is a different animal. Unlike the other locks used by Suzuki, this one has a crimped bezel which retains the … Continue reading →

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Piping Hot – Addendum

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Ian R. Sandy

A small follow-up to the exhaust pipe situation for my 1972 GT750 J rebuild. Although I did say in the previous post that I was finished with cutting open any additional pipes, I lied ! Given the cost of having … Continue reading →

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Piping Hot !

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Ian R. Sandy

I need a set of exhaust pipes for the current project (see this link) and NOS or excellent condition ones are not easy to find for the 1972/1973 model Suzuki GT750’s. Mark Read did a very nice write-up on how … Continue reading →

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Totally Forked

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Ian R. Sandy

I have been saving a new pair of Suzuki GT750 J/K style fork tubes (or stanchions if you prefer) for many years in anticipation of using them on a restoration, and the time finally had arrived. When I first looked … Continue reading →

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Updates and Additions

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Ian R. Sandy

I have been lounging in a warmer place than Southern Ontario this past couple of weeks (in Southern California to be exact !).  In between carrying parcels as SWMBO’d shopped, acting as a tour guide to my daughter-in-law who was … Continue reading →

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Big Blue In Progress

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Ian R. Sandy

Elsewhere in OJB land, I have been working on my next 1972 GT750 restoration. This one will be blue and like the previous red one I did a couple of years ago it is in really rough shape. However, it … Continue reading →

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