Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
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Titan SV
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Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
I painted it a little different shade than the original blue. Had the redstripes cut for this bike and the 1971 I just finished. Still need to dail everything in and break things in. Looking for a decent Cobra to restore some day. The X6 is next . Hope you guys enjoy the pictures.
76 GT250
74 GT750
72 GT750 Blue
72GT750 Purple
71 T500
70 T500
67 T20 X6
74 GT750
72 GT750 Blue
72GT750 Purple
71 T500
70 T500
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barko1
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Re: Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
Lots of polishing!John I aka Barko1
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Concours 1400
DR650
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Re: Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
An absolutely stunning job !!! 
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ericsattic
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Re: Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
Beautiful restorations - ALL of them. I must ask, you say that you "Had the redstripes cut for this bike and the 1971 I just finished." Where are you located, and where did you get those tires? THANKS!
PS I have an original 1970 T500 with the tool kit and original handbook; I lent my handbook to Paul Miller so he now sells the ENTIRE series of Owner's Manual reproductions for the T500. Great way to complete your restorations if you do not already have owner's manuals.
PS I have an original 1970 T500 with the tool kit and original handbook; I lent my handbook to Paul Miller so he now sells the ENTIRE series of Owner's Manual reproductions for the T500. Great way to complete your restorations if you do not already have owner's manuals.
1968 Suzuki T500 Cobra
1970 Suzuki T500 Mark III [rebuild project]
1970 Kawasaki 500 Mach III - H1
1975 Kawasaki 750 Mach IV - H2
1970 Yamaha R5 350
1984 Yamaha RZ350L [acquired September 2015]
1970 Suzuki T500 Mark III [rebuild project]
1970 Kawasaki 500 Mach III - H1
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jabcb
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Re: Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
Definitely nice & sharp looking! I'm impressed with the restoration skills of lots of guys on this forum -- way beyond anything I could do.
Noticed the throttle cable is labeled, "Motion Pro". Took a look at their website & it looks like you are using custom cables. A sticky topic with the specs for custom cables might be useful addition to the forum.
Noticed the throttle cable is labeled, "Motion Pro". Took a look at their website & it looks like you are using custom cables. A sticky topic with the specs for custom cables might be useful addition to the forum.
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Digger
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Re: Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
That is a beautiful, beautiful job. 
Nice one.
Nice one.
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malky
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Re: Pictures of my 1970 T 500 Restoration
thats one nice looking bike! I like the colour matched two stroke oil as well - clever touch that 
