Topic: suzuki t500 titan

[bear]

Number 91 could be a Kawasaki Triple?

Correct.

[jaytee-nz]

Bear - is number 90 a TZ700/750 engine ?

[bear]

Bear - is number 90 a TZ700/750 engine ?

Yes it is. Well spotted.
The motor has a very interesting history.
When I have a little more time I will post the story behind it.

Cheers,
Brian

So......one to go

[jaytee-nz]

93 is a XS or TX (depending on the year) Yamaha 650 I think.

[Zunspec]

Got this sweet machine for $150......with title!

After removing handsfull of rust from the right cyl, it took a month soaking and twisting on a puller to break it free. Going to try and re-use the pistons with new rings and a hone job.

The PO was in the process of a re-furb??

Note the rear sprocket on the wrong side!!!!

Hello Brewsky,  A very good deal at $150  .  If you are looking at restoring it to std. the hard parts to find will be the F & R mudguards and Seats.  Mitaka make very acceptable pistons for road use although you can still source them from Suzuki at a fruity price (GT750 pistons fit too).  They make good cafe' racers, here's a photo of one being converted for racing, all it would need is a set of lights for the road.

[bear]

93 is a XS or TX (depending on the year) Yamaha 650 I think.

Right again.
That motor was stroked and bored to a little over 1000cc.

Cheers,
Brian

[scottly]

We used to race a Titan based sidecar back in the early eighties. (When I had hair)
Won an Aus Dirt Track Title in 1982 I think?
The motor had some very rare TR components.
Can you pick the motors used in the other sidecars?
It's quite a distinguished collection for vintage mc buffs.

Cheers,
Brian

So which ugly mug belongs to you, Brian?

[scunny]

They are all very handsome gentlemen, as scottly put it bluntly. which mullet are you wearing Brian ?

[brewsky]

Got this sweet machine for $150......with title!

After removing handsfull of rust from the right cyl, it took a month soaking and twisting on a puller to break it free. Going to try and re-use the pistons with new rings and a hone job.

The PO was in the process of a re-furb??

Note the rear sprocket on the wrong side!!!!

Hello Brewsky,  A very good deal at $150  .  If you are looking at restoring it to std. the hard parts to find will be the F & R mudguards and Seats.  Mitaka make very acceptable pistons for road use although you can still source them from Suzuki at a fruity price (GT750 pistons fit too).  They make good cafe' racers, here's a photo of one being converted for racing, all it would need is a set of lights for the road.

Thanks for the info.
This one has been on the back burner for a while, but I'm beginning to get the itch.
I think I have most everything, although some parts are pretty rough shape.
My intent was a budget rescue rather than full blown restore, but it's the crank I'm most worried about, as the bottom end had some water in it also.

[ken65]

heres one a friend did a year or so ago.

[brewsky]

Nice!

[Zunspec]

Hello brewsky,

You can get Rod/big end + shims/crank pin kits from a few sources for around £90 GBP (you'll need 2).  Similarly with main bearings.  I woud use genuine Suzuki crank seals as they are still listed by Suzuki.  One US based crank builder, Bill Bune, has a pretty good reputation for his work.  Pistons are available from Suzuki, Mitaka (cast) or go up market and fit Weisco or Wossner (forged).  A full engine re-build for a T500 can get costly, but I guess that's not unusual for any engine.  The crank in Gary's bike cost him £800 GBP (pork chopped, lightened, all new bearings/rods etc.  Luckily the Suzuki main bearings are very robust so if the have not suffered rust will only need a swap out of crank seals.

Cheers  Geoff

[bear]

We used to race a Titan based sidecar back in the early eighties. (When I had hair)
Won an Aus Dirt Track Title in 1982 I think?
The motor had some very rare TR components.
Can you pick the motors used in the other sidecars?
It's quite a distinguished collection for vintage mc buffs.

Cheers,
Brian

So which ugly mug belongs to you, Brian?

They are all very handsome gentlemen, as scottly put it bluntly. which mullet are you wearing Brian ?

Oy.....that's enough from you two.
If you must know, I'm the ruggedly handsom bloke with the coke can in his hand.
You might be right about the mullet though

[bear]

Hello brewsky,

 Luckily the Suzuki main bearings are very robust so if the have not suffered rust will only need a swap out of crank seals.

Cheers  Geoff

New crank seals are an absolute must if these motors have been sitting for any length of time.

Cheers,
Brian

[Stev-o]

heres one a friend did a year or so ago.

Gorgeous!