tezzer Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 A GT550 that is, and have trawled around looking for a nice one. This was completely restored a few years ago, virtually every component replaced with NOS stuff, inc std exhausts etc. Lovely piece of kit, off to get it MoT'd today. These pics were taken before it got attacked by a tube of Solvol last night, looks a different bike now. 3 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 so what modifications are planned? Suspension? Wheels? Turbo? Quote
tezzer Posted October 2, 2015 Author Posted October 2, 2015 None at all, it's as standard as a very standard thing, and is going to stay that way, for as long as possible. 1 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 None at all, it's as standard as a very standard thing, and is going to stay that way, for as long as possible. 5 Quote
tezzer Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 Each to their own, of "modding" is your thing, fine, but working hard at keeping it as Suzuki intended is mine. Quote
Leblowski Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Each to their own, of "modding" is your thing, fine, but working hard at keeping it as Suzuki intended is mine.too nice too modify really nice 1 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 yes it's very nice. Just not the kind of thing I would buy, but what matters is that you like it. Quote
downtheshed Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Modded strokers just look cool.!!! Nice one Katana. 1 Quote
martyngsxr Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 those were the days i had a gt250a years ago 1 Quote
teltwosheds Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 That's nice I enjoyed many miles on one back in my teens 1 Quote
busa ash Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Leave it standard looks bang tidy as it is Quote
tezzer Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 It is very tidy, and the latest outlet for my OCD. Shiny this, stainless that, but bugger me it sups some fuel. Done more miles in a couple of weeks than its done in as many years, three tankfuls of fuel in 210 miles........... Wouldn't want to go touring on it away from main roads dotted with 24 hour service stations. Quote
bluedog59 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 That looks very tidy. Keep making the blue smoke. Quote
tezzer Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 A bit disappointed that modern 2 stroke oils burn MUCH cleaner than the old 2T shite we used to use. Quote
bluedog59 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 A drop of Castrol R30 in the tank should sort it. 1 Quote
SiBag Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) That is one lovely looking kettle (sorry air cooled two stroke).I do like moded bikes, but some times its nice to see them left alone. Edited October 22, 2015 by SiBag Cos I know nothing 1 Quote
tezzer Posted October 21, 2015 Author Posted October 21, 2015 In a few years time, when the exhausts have rotted out, along with the other bright work.......it'll no doubt end up being fitted with spannies etc. Quote
Leblowski Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 That is one lovely looking kettle.I do like moded bikes, but some times its nice to see them left alone.are these aircooled two strokes also called kettles in the Uk ? We only call them kettles when they are watercooled . Quote
SiBag Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Doh.....My Mistoook.. I shall amend my ways and pay attention.. 1 Quote
FOD Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 In a few years time, when the exhausts have rotted out, along with the other bright work.......it'll no doubt end up being fitted with spannies etc.The best thing about 2-strokes is the 'zorsts last forever.....(my '79 X7 still has it's '80 Allspeed spannies on)It's a nice one! Had a nice standard blue one in about '82 (when you could buy them for £200) and promptly fell off, lashed it back together and painted it black, fell off again and flogged it for a onner. Quote
skunkrider2 Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Bring back 2 strokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (lovely bike by the way) Quote
Swiss Toni Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 C'mon then, Tezzer. Let's see some 'after the polish' 'photo's then. We like 'photo's!!! Quote
tezzer Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Ok, might get in there tomorrow.........gotta work in the morning at least. Quote
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