Topic: Why did I have to look at Craigslist today?!

[rbmgf7]

Yup, this is what I get for craigslisting today. 1971 Suzuki T500. All there. Original pipes, side covers, seat with spare, and the rest is in boxes. Only need to figure out why it won't kick. Has title, too. Got it for penuts, IMO with the prices of 2 strokes.

Not sure which direction I want to take it yet. Still need to get the 72 CB750 back on the road.

[bill440cars]

Yup, this is what I get for craigslisting today. 1971 Suzuki T500. All there. Original pipes, side covers, seat with spare, and the rest is in boxes. Only need to figure out why it won't kick. Has title, too. Got it for penuts, IMO with the prices of 2 strokes.

Not sure which direction I want to take it yet. Still need to get the 72 CB750 back on the road.

   LOL, that's how I ended up with this other SL350.    Keep us posted, as to what you do with that one. 

[Aatrain]

I know EXACTLY what you mean. Change the make and model a bit and you got my story. I wonder if there is professional help, and diagnosis for us? It is a compulsion for sure.

[bill440cars]

I know EXACTLY what you mean. Change the make and model a bit and you got my story. I wonder if there is professional help, and diagnosis for us? It is a compulsion for sure.

  Of which, there is NO sure! LOL

[rbmgf7]

Well, found out why it won't kick. It's plain as day.

The right cylinder piston rings disintegrated and looks like it marred the piston ring grooves.

Not worried. Already sourced some +0.5mm OS pistons. The jugs will get bored to accomodate. After that, I hope it's smooth sailing.

I'm thinking of turning this into my track bike since it would require a lot less to get this running then the other CB750 which is in pieces.

[bill440cars]

Well, found out why it won't kick. It's plain as day.

The right cylinder piston rings disintegrated and looks like it marred the piston ring grooves.

Not worried. Already sourced some +0.5mm OS pistons. The jugs will get bored to accomodate. After that, I hope it's smooth sailing.

I'm thinking of turning this into my track bike since it would require a lot less to get this running then the other CB750 which is in pieces.

         Hmm, wonder what shape the crankshaft seals are in, especially between the 2 cylinders.   

[rbmgf7]

         Hmm, wonder what shape the crankshaft seals are in, especially between the 2 cylinders.   

I can only imagine...

Figure the only way the piston rings exploded were because someone had WOT syndrome It only has 11k on the clock so it's still relatively young. Thank goodness two-strokes are super simple. I can still source bearings and seals online. There's a pretty decent Suzuki two-stroke site out there that helps with rebuilding the crankshaft.

[jakecb420]

how many peanuts are you talking? i got an eye on a t500 that some kid should sell me before he goes to jail. its in rough but running shape. i want to low ball him as low as i can.

[rbmgf7]

Well, if they're gourmet peanuts at a dollar a piece, then 300. I've calculated the costs to get it running and it would still be cheaper over some of the two strokers I've seen fo sale.

[lucky]

Yup, this is what I get for craigslisting today. 1971 Suzuki T500. All there. Original pipes, side covers, seat with spare, and the rest is in boxes. Only need to figure out why it won't kick. Has title, too. Got it for penuts, IMO with the prices of 2 strokes.

Not sure which direction I want to take it yet. Still need to get the 72 CB750 back on the road.

You are VERY VERY lucky!!!!

That is a much wanted bike.
They were the king and can still compete.

I would build it as stock restoration for maximum value.
And you got the stock exhausts too it looks like.
Paint it the original stock colors.

A great project to have.

[lucky]

how many peanuts are you talking? i got an eye on a t500 that some kid should sell me before he goes to jail. its in rough but running shape. i want to low ball him as low as i can.

"I want to lowball him as low as I can"

Remind me to never do business with you for anything.

[faux fiddy]

Like me, I said I am heading up for your 750. First I should go to the bank to pay you in C-C-C-CASH.I said I woud be there at 6:30/ Whwn I got ther I was f* 0*k!d out of two hours on the road after I said i would be there with cash.

He said #$%* had offered more, 60 mi at my expense, turned into an auction. Should I have offered $^^600 for this 750?

CL fukr's don't keep any deals and furk you sometimes. I thought about 6. but for a 78 k'''

wHO here got it? It wil be parts instead of on the road i figger ..

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2583925163.html
Piss me off to 60 miles out of the way. but make youtr own pers judgements when it gets rendered on e-bay..

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2583925163.html