This is my Suzuki GT 550 J manufacturer's plate June 1972.
I have owned this bike for 30 years and have ridden 30k miles on it
It was imported in 1990 from California USA. I have painstakingly restored it back to reflect the J Model as it had been updated. Everything is correct and in fact the late Ian Sandy used photos from me to post on his Old Japanese bikes website.
The engine was rebuilt including new crank seals and the barrels were rebored to first over in 2011. The paintwork is brand new (thanks Canaletto.)
Bike is currently on Sorn and is Tax and MOT exempt.
The bike has always been garaged and has rarely seen rain.
All the chrome is original not rechromed
New accent electronic ignition. New tyres. New DiD HD chain and new JT sprockets front and rear. New sprocket carrier bearing. New domed perspex clock glasses. Lots of stainless steel bits and bobs. Borg Warner starter clutch fitted.
I am only selling this bike due to ill health. It has been in a vac bag in my garage for 4 years. I was going to keep it as a trophy but it deserves to be ridden. It is a much admired bike.
It starts first press of the button.
The price I'm asking is £6,000. Please send me a PM if interested. I will be advertising it elsewhere in a couple of weeks but hope someone on here will take it.
Sorry for the long post
Suzuki GT550 J for sale
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- Alan H
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Re: Suzuki GT550 J for sale
Shame about having to sell it mate. Nice genuine bike.
Hope your health issues have stabilised too.
Hope your health issues have stabilised too.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Re: Suzuki GT550 J for sale
Sorry to see you are having to move your bike on. End of a era.
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Re: Suzuki GT550 J for sale
Having to give up a way of life due to age/illness is very hard. On the tv program "bangers & cash", so often a vehicle has to go to auction due to age/illness, and it's a difficult decision.
This age process is just crap
OB
This age process is just crap
OB