Hello from Canada, T500

Here you can post a picture of you and your bike. Also where you are located and if you are prepared to give local kettle owners some of your time and experience.Please don't do discussions here just some facts about yourself. This was Glens idea! Thanks BAZ
FranksT500
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Hello from Canada, T500

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Hello! I think this is the forum for me and my new to me 1972 Suzuki T500.
Long time motorcycle rider (BMW R90/6, R100, Honda CB750, 450, 350) but this is my first 2 stroke bike.
It's currently stripped down waiting for a frame repair. Someone decided to bob it and then someone changed their mind but repaired it poorly.
I heard it run when I bought it a few weeks ago.
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Kettletimes3
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Welcome to the forum nice project.
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Alan H
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Welcome in.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
barney01
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Hi and welcome! Nice looking ride you have there. Please keep us updated with progress. Lots of help on here
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FranksT500
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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This bike was missing a few bits when I got it, but luckily I was able to source some needed parts: chain guard, centre stand, a working speedometer (not cheap), and astoundingly, a single side emblem. What makes the side emblem find astounding is that it was made for one year only (1972), and it is for the one side that I needed.
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FranksT500
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Besides the missing bits, this bike had a small issue. I was able to hear the bike running when I bought it but there was gas leaking from one of the carbs. This was due to a leaky float which has since been ordered and replaced.

This bike does have a more significant problem but one that can be remedied. Sometime in its life someone decided to "bob" it into a cafe racer style. Then someone decided to reverse this amputation but did a very poor job of welding. Luckily I have a friend who can fix this. I'm hoping next weekend, then I can reassemble everything.
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FranksT500
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Oh, I am aware that the gas tank is from an earlier year model, not 1972.
FranksT500
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Frame has been repaired! Now I can reassemble the bike into a whole again.
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Alan H
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Coming on nicely.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
RobMc
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Re: Hello from Canada, T500

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Looks a very nice project.Have you seen the T500 rebuild on youtube by Kentucky yankee-quite interesting in 10 instalments?
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