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Two old bikes no one loves anymore.
« on: December 20, 2019, 03:36:40 PM »
A Honda and Suzulki frozen in time.

The Honda’s gas tank will test the epoxy method.
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Re: Two old bikes no one loves anymore.
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2019, 07:24:11 PM »
So if that odd couple mates, will they produce a Tohatsu or something like that? Maybe a Brigstone or some such off bread!🤔
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2019, 09:50:59 PM »
 What's the Suzuki? I have most of a 71 T350 if anyone needs parts. Cheap or cheaper than that.
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2019, 01:43:24 PM »
What's the Suzuki? I have most of a 71 T350 if anyone needs parts. Cheap or cheaper than that.

I'll find out. They are local at a repurposing ( old junk ) center..

Both looked factory complete is why I had my wife snap picture out of her side of truck.

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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2019, 02:12:00 PM »
 No worries. I thought you had possession and was willing to donate my parts. I have a couple bikes that should be there not here.
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2019, 03:11:34 PM »
So if that odd couple mates, what will they produce?

a Honzuki!

The Suzi looks like my X6....






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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2019, 05:43:04 PM »
My first bike ride was on a 5 speed version of that Suzuki. My brother had survived a bad bike wreck and our Mom was white as a ghost when we rode off together.
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2019, 06:12:09 PM »
Looks like that Honda might need a tank liner.
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« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2020, 02:12:43 AM »
I'd love that old Suzy, bikes that old don't seem to exist here, especially in one piece, I had a minty T250 many years ago and loved it. I need another two smoker........;D
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2020, 04:36:17 PM »
Old Suzi's rock.  I love my T10.  Bike I learned to ride on.  Rode it like a dirt bike, white walls and all.  For those not familiar, more Colleda than T20 (X6). 
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« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2020, 01:07:53 PM »

 For those not familiar, more Colleda than T20 (X6).

Not familiar, got a pic?  More Colleda??
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2020, 01:53:59 PM »
Colleda was the name Suzuki used when they first started making bikes. Changed their name to Suzuki after a few years.
I think they bought the Colleda factory initially but could be wrong about that - damn virus has affected my memory !

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« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2020, 02:00:57 PM »
Colleda was the name Suzuki used when they first started making bikes.

Did not know that...thanks
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2020, 05:34:30 PM »
Krusty, one of the Aussie members here (who hasn't been around for awhile) is a Colleda collector, he's got several, from memory. I wish I'd bought all the old 2 smokers that were going around "back in the day" like the minty Honda Dream 305 that I bought for $25 and destroyed the next day when I seized it going flat out at 70 MPH.

Back then, old Bridgestones, Yamaha and Suzuki twins could be bought for just a few bucks. My first bike that I bought, a Yamaha "Omaha" 80cc scooter cost me 5 bucks, and I swapped a bicycle for a Honda QA50 that wasn't running, but as I was pushing it home I noticed the coil wire was disconnected, so reconnected it, kicked it in the guts, and rode it home. Then there were the "Grand Prix" kit minibikes that you installed a lawn mower or chainsaw engine into, BSA Bantams, etc etc. Great days.........;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: Two old bikes no one loves anymore.
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2020, 12:08:06 PM »

 For those not familiar, more Colleda than T20 (X6).

Not familiar, got a pic?  More Colleda??


Ask an ye shall receive.  In the condition it was parked.  May 1963 Suzuki T10. Vintage local plate on seat with manual as well as new, proper bend bars.  NOS exhaust pipes can be seen hiding behind the front wheel.  Signals and seat upholstery aren't stock.



1965 Honda CB450K0
1972 Honda CT70K1
1975 Honda MR50
1975 Honda CB400F Supersport
1977 Honda CB750F2 Supersport
1978 Honda XL100
1979 Honda CBX Supersport
1982 Honda VF750S Sabre - Adventure Bike modified
1983 Honda CX650T
1995 Honda VFR750
2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
2015 KTM 200 XC-W
1963 Suzuki T10
My 1977 CB750F restoration - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66779.0
My 1975 CB400F restoration -
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145196.msg1651779#msg1651779
'More Stock Than Not' thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=90807.500
My CT70 Resurrection - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145221.0
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« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2020, 12:11:16 PM »

 For those not familiar, more Colleda than T20 (X6).

Not familiar, got a pic?  More Colleda??


Ask an ye shall receive.  In the condition it was parked.  May 1963 Suzuki T10. Vintage local plate on seat with manual as well as new, proper bend bars.  NOS exhaust pipes can be seen hiding behind the front wheel.  Signals and seat upholstery aren't stock.


Looks to be in very good overall condition.  Will look ten times better with proper bars on it!
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« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2020, 02:50:55 PM »
Agreed. Thanks!
1965 Honda CB450K0
1972 Honda CT70K1
1975 Honda MR50
1975 Honda CB400F Supersport
1977 Honda CB750F2 Supersport
1978 Honda XL100
1979 Honda CBX Supersport
1982 Honda VF750S Sabre - Adventure Bike modified
1983 Honda CX650T
1995 Honda VFR750
2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
2015 KTM 200 XC-W
1963 Suzuki T10
My 1977 CB750F restoration - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=66779.0
My 1975 CB400F restoration -
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145196.msg1651779#msg1651779
'More Stock Than Not' thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=90807.500
My CT70 Resurrection - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=145221.0
Best Motorcycle Tool Ever - https://www.engduro.com