Suzuki T500 – 1974 Restored Motorcycle

Suzuki T500 – 1974

Year: 1974
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Model: T500L
Engine Size: 500
Colour: Blue
Drive Type: Chain
Start Type: Kick start

Restored 1974 Suzuki T500L motorcycle.

The engine and gearbox were rebuilt.

New crank case oil seals were installed.

The clutch operating mechanism was tuned to give a light action.

The carburettors were fully stripped and re-assembled with standard Suzuki settings.

All of the gaskets, cables and rubbers were renewed.

The frame and swing arm were powder coated.

The following items were re-chromed to a show standard:

Wheel rims,
Brake levers,
Headlamp rim,
Fork seal holders,
Chain guard,
Headlamp brackets,
Silencers and downpipes.

All of the alloy parts were polished.

The wiring loom was repaired as needed.

A new rear lamp lens was fitted.

A new ignition switch was installed.

New brake switches were fitted front and rear.

A brand new old stock fuel tank was sourced.

The vacuum operated fuel tap was refurbished.

New side stand and centre stand springs were fitted.

The seat was professionally recovered.

The forks were rebuilt with new seals and O rings.

New headstock and swing arm bearings were fitted.

The Handlebar controls were refurbished.

The wheels were rebuilt on re-chromed original rims with stainless steel spokes.

The front twin leading shoe brake was fitted with new old stock linings and carefully set up.

Another great 1970’s classic motorcycle restored to a very high standard.