Meet The Classic Bike Suzuki T500

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2022
  • In another episode of Meet the Classic Bike we are joined by my good friend David and his fabulous 1970 Suzuki T500. We, as usual, have a chat with David and then take her out for a spin.

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  • @anthonygebala1198
    @anthonygebala1198 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great bike 👍back then they made great looking bikes and in striking colours too.

  • @rogerlawrence233
    @rogerlawrence233 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was the first bike I bought after getting my license in 78. I loved it. Not too sure about the silencers on that one, but it brings back good memories.

  • @Blueboy9055
    @Blueboy9055 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent bikes, although I’m slightly biased as I bought mine in 1974, and still have it now. 👍👍

  • @ricardofranco9946
    @ricardofranco9946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The color is amazing

  • @johnobiro5202
    @johnobiro5202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That is a gorgeous bike. Personal preference, I would have kept the pipes original although it sounds sweet.

    • @thesunreport
      @thesunreport ปีที่แล้ว

      It is probably very hard to find nice original ones I think.

    • @johnb5352
      @johnb5352 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or at least stick period expansions on like allspeeds,micron.j&r or le.

  • @carlkasements
    @carlkasements 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A,beautiful and very nice, bike 🏍

  • @charliebailey2359
    @charliebailey2359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice flick! Loved it! Keep up the good work!

  • @ianfarmer8641
    @ianfarmer8641 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bud, keep the smokers coming👍

  • @michealgillman7418
    @michealgillman7418 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you have the original pipes leave them in the shed...those spannies are gorgeous!! 👍

  • @michaelarchangel1163
    @michaelarchangel1163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a blue T500M, and many years later a GT500, which had electronic ignition. Both had a couple of BHP less than the early models but I do hope that this gent, or perhaps the previous owner has done the extra 200cc of gearbox oil mod, to save premature gear wear.

  • @briangriffin928
    @briangriffin928 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Want it !!!

    • @shuttersandspeed
      @shuttersandspeed  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      David did have it up for sale for a while but has now decided to keep it. Good decision I say

  • @richardbillmen460
    @richardbillmen460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Stephen, Libby said thanks for the credit 🤣

  • @my2cents395
    @my2cents395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know someone who put over 100,000 miles on one of these.

  • @1wolfdog1
    @1wolfdog1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks/sounds sweet. I have a 71 T500 with Higgspeed pipes.

    • @shuttersandspeed
      @shuttersandspeed  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it does. If I had more garage space I would have it. I really enjoyed riding a 2stroke again. Stay tuned for more classic bikes.

  • @peteraustin370
    @peteraustin370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous...got one in my garage in bits.....what do you reckon a reckon to this standard will cost me...???

    • @shuttersandspeed
      @shuttersandspeed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Phew. how long is a piece of string. A couple of grand maybe

  • @alloomis1635
    @alloomis1635 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was a hot bike in year one. then the triples came on market, and t500 was de-fanged for the elderly, like me.
    still a good practical ride, rideable today although you might want a disc brake.

    • @shuttersandspeed
      @shuttersandspeed  ปีที่แล้ว

      It felt like a 250 on steroids. Disc brake would be a great improvement

  • @ronbaker2673
    @ronbaker2673 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a 76 GT500 the entire piston skirt shattered end of the bike for me

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beauty that was and I just luved the sound of those expansions awesome ,correct me if I am wrong here but David was moving onto a 550 triple ! from what I recall they had chromed barrels and could not be rebored . If that is correct how would you get around it should you have to are these parts readily available I wonder .Thanks good to see : )

    • @shuttersandspeed
      @shuttersandspeed  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not sure although I think they are reborable. Hope you enjoyed the video.

  • @marcconyard5024
    @marcconyard5024 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Odd thing. Of all the bikes I’ve owned it’s my 74 T500L I miss the most.

  • @murkartik
    @murkartik ปีที่แล้ว

    Christ above I need one of these in my life. Some people want a Ferrari or a Jag. I want a T500 as my weekend bike. Is that too much to ask.

  • @user-nc4je3cx5g
    @user-nc4je3cx5g 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    CC??

  • @BROKE-N-NATIVE5789
    @BROKE-N-NATIVE5789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet Bike & Fancy camera with lots of Far Away shots Sadly ... 1st time as a Debbie doWNer & an armchair QBack.
    But we watch because most of us bike ♡'ers see all bikes as Eye CaNDy ...
    That's impossible without a Walk around and a stationary cam 10~15ft away. In comparison would be like if you were wanting to buy a bike off only pictures VRS Physically walking around checking everything out 1st then getting on B4 you take it for a spin ...🤔Hmm?
    Well that seems 2b a no brainer!
    Again Sorry,
    but just try n 2Help while obviously venting at the same time✌☻ut!