Am considering cutting back on the herd. Thinking about selling my 75 T500 -- its the least correct of all the bikes & the handle bars are too hard on my back.
The T500 has 15.5k miles and has been modified a bit. Has 1974 color scheme. Cafe handlebar & bar-end mirrors. Crankcase, cylinder & brake drums are painted black.
Bought it earlier this year from a forum member. Have put on around 120 miles. Starts & runs ok. Have only ridden it locally, so I haven't gone any faster than around 50 mph. Looks reasonably good but the left muffler is dented near the side stand.
Mods I've done:
Rex Caunt coils -- one of the original coils was cracked
Tympanium regulator/rectifier
maintaince free AGM battery
grips & bar end mirrors
45/45w H4 headlight, but I'm thinking about keeping it and reinstalling the original headlight
had a tear in the seat cover & the seat is currently at a shop getting a new Pit Replica seat cover fitted
Todo:
Repair or replace the side stand. Its bent & causes the bike to lean over further when on the stand.
Current pic without the seat, which is getting a new cover fitted:
Muffler dent:
Pic of bike as I got it with the torn seat cover:
75 T500 in southwest Pennsylvania
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jabcb
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75 T500 in southwest Pennsylvania
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BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
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Re: 75 T500 in southwest Pennsylvania
i just sold my 76 gt500 your titan looks interesting how much and how does it run james
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jabcb
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Re: 75 T500 in southwest Pennsylvania
PO told me about the cracked coil. The right cylinder didn't run quite right so I replaced the coils & now its fine.
Starts cold with a few kicks.
Once or twice a week I've been ridding it around in my neighborhood. Runs fine for that type of ridding.
Not currently ridding it because the seat is being recovered.
I haven't done anything with the carbs or points. They might need some work if you plan on doing more serious riding.
Based on the VIN its a 1975, but its got the 1974 tank color scheme.
Was thinking of selling it for $1,700
Haven't totally decided to sell the bike yet. Might keep it & switch out the handlebar for one more compatible with my back.
Starts cold with a few kicks.
Once or twice a week I've been ridding it around in my neighborhood. Runs fine for that type of ridding.
Not currently ridding it because the seat is being recovered.
I haven't done anything with the carbs or points. They might need some work if you plan on doing more serious riding.
Based on the VIN its a 1975, but its got the 1974 tank color scheme.
Was thinking of selling it for $1,700
Haven't totally decided to sell the bike yet. Might keep it & switch out the handlebar for one more compatible with my back.
BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
