I have owned 3 of these 380s model M and model As and also 3 GT550s ( all 550ms) . Yours sounds a bit less "crackly" than any of mine did. I am wondering whether I used to run with more or less advance that you do. As regards seizing the middle cylinder. Never had any issue. Middle cylinder crank seals were a real pain though, Out of 6 triple engines I had to have reconditioned cranks on 3 of them due to poor middle cylinder crank seals.Never had the kettle.
No Gt380 don't seize on middle pot unless you kept thrashing it a lot... I had 2 of those bikes and never had a issue with the middle pot. I toured al over the UK too, even all the way to Scotland (I lived in Brighton) never had a problem with the middle pot. But I did check the timing from time to time..
She is a real credit to your skill and patience
Fantastic job........another one saved. They were a great bike, and still are.
yup
Good job, looks mint.
Congratulations you made a beautiful bike.
Thanks for the upload.
I enjoyed that so much I watched it three times! Thank you for the memories
My high school bike!
Great job. A lot of hard work. Very enjoyable watch. Thanks.
Well done man!! looks and sounds wonderful - just thinking of taking on a similar project 👍🏍🏍👍
Go for it!
Lovely job
What a result.
Thanks, a lot of work involved, some I didn't video but wish I had. I completely stripped the engine, all new bearing & seals including the crank.
Great job!!
I have owned 3 of these 380s model M and model As and also 3 GT550s ( all 550ms) . Yours sounds a bit less "crackly" than any of mine did. I am wondering whether I used to run with more or less advance that you do. As regards seizing the middle cylinder. Never had any issue. Middle cylinder crank seals were a real pain though, Out of 6 triple engines I had to have reconditioned cranks on 3 of them due to poor middle cylinder crank seals.Never had the kettle.
Sounds like you has quite a collection!
Please share with us oldies, I worked at the Suzukis but never could afford one,
No Gt380 don't seize on middle pot unless you kept thrashing it a lot... I had 2 of those bikes and never had a issue with the middle pot. I toured al over the UK too, even all the way to Scotland (I lived in Brighton) never had a problem with the middle pot. But I did check the timing from time to time..
awesome job man!! All 3 pistons are the same size? I mean if I buy e new std piston rings are they all 3 be 0.5 or 1.0? tks
Hi, not quite sure what you mean?
They kept seizing on middle pot. Bring on water cooling.
Also had a GT185
I had a 380, and put ONE Temp range COOLER Spark Plug in the Middle Cylinder. Made a HUGE Difference in running!
i need my 1972 380 fix where r u located
Sorry, I don't generally do repairs. You could try the 'Suzuki GT 380 Owners Club' on Facebook for help.
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