Two Sweet Suzukis! A GT and an RG!

Thanks to Trevor Denning

Here is two of what I consider the best two strokes ever made. the GT I have owned for 26 yrs the RG for 18 yrs neither are standard Thanks TREVOR

Worlds quickest Suzuki GT750 Buffalo..

Lots more info and detective work done by BaxterHERE

A GT750 from the RIH Show parking lot..

Nice Blue Buffalo!

Fantastic "Modernized" GT750 Hybrid.

I can't get over how well the modern components work on this old beauty. Really stunning.

GT750 Reader Submittal.

I don't know the shop or Andrew Lund personally but it looks to be an interesting place with some nice bikes.
He Writes in:

Hello there,

Just wanted to say we love your blog, we check it every day! We are a small vintage bike shop in Saint Paul, Minnesota called Bluecat Motors. We specialize in vintage Japanese machines (including 2-strokes), as well as Triumphs, Nortons, and BSA's. We love to build and customize cafe racers as well. We just finished doing paint and a complete engine rebuild on a Suzuki GT750 (see attached photos). Check out our new website www.bluecatmotors.com and follow us on facebook!

 

Your blog is awesome, keep on smokin'

Bluecat Motors

www.bluecatmotors.com

bluecatmotors@gmail.com

651-645-1172

 

 

 

GT750 Streetfighter.

Damm. I mean DAMM!

Wicked GT750 Restomod.

Ken Fontenot of Cyclesports Houston sends in their latest masterpiece.  one of these days I'm going to have to buy myself a nice GT.  They're starting to grow on me.

 Ken writes:

Here is a custom restoration we did on a '72 Suzuki GT750. The bike came in to us all apart in boxes and had been that way for several years. Actually there were two frames and parts from two different bikes, a '72 and a '73.

Instructions from the owner were that he hated chrome and wanted a nice bike that looked like a stock one but with nice mods that would make it a better bike, no outrageous custom, wanted to keep it very conservative looking, using the '72 frame.

We did a complete inspection of all the parts and pulled all the best stuff out and started the project. First off we took ALL the chrome peices and sent them to the powdercoaters for a nice aluminum coating, fenders and all. We also sent the '72 frame, electrical box, side & center stands and had them coated in gloss black. In lue of the chrome rims we ordered a set of aluminum excell rims and stainless spokes from Buchanan's, the hubs were also aluminum coated. We had Jemco exhaust systems right down the street from us build a set of there 3 into one nickel plated chambers. All the painted items were stripped and painted aqua Blue, same as the stock color for '72 but left off all the stripes. The instruments were sent off and were completely refurbished. We also ordered a set of black XR750 flat track bars from Flanders.

We had two engines so we took both completely apart and used all the best parts to make one. Crankshaft was sent to Bill Bune Enterprises for a complete rebuild and truing with all new bearings and seals. We also got new first over pistons & rings, bored the cylinders and painted the cases satin black. All the engine covers were either polished or painted hi-gloss black. All fasteners were replaced with polished stainless allens.

Carbs were also stripped and painted, bodies satin black, covers & bowls hi-gloss black and rejetted for the chambers and K&N pod style air filters instead of the stock airbox. All cables, hoses & fuel lines were replaced with new.

We had a '73 disc front bake setup as well as the '72 Double leading Drum. We knew the Disc would probably work better but just couldn't get away from the cool good looks of the Double leading setup, all new shoes and bearings of course.

New Footpeg rubber, seat, front fork boots, as well as grips were aquired and installed. New tapered roller bearings on the steering stem, progressive springs and new progresive shocks and bronze swingarm bushings renewed the suspension and worked much better than the stock componets. For tires we found a set of new K-70 dunlops for that retro look.

The bike has won awards at local shows and is ridden by its owner Greg Owen every chance he gets. The bike really handles great, is very comfortable, and runs exceptionally well. Those Jemco Chambers give it a very nice growl and sitting there at idle its music to the ears! We love the old Two strokes!

Thanks for Your consideration!

Ken Fontenot
Cycle Sports Ltd of Houston
9802 Clay Rd
Houston, Texas 77080
713-690-9802
www.cyclesportshouston.com


Thanks for the great pics Ken!

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Suzuki GT750

A really stout Suzuki GT750.

Someone suggested that I don't post enough Suzuki's on here and they're right. So! Let's start with a wicked GT750 Dragracer.

Nothing at all against the brand it's just that I spend so much time in the Yamaha and Kawasaki camps. Shame on me really. They are a very deserving of a podium in the 2 stroke wars. Which position is up to you LOL...

 

GT750 Custom! One hell of a work in progress!

For more check it out the excellent Racing Cafe site

Excellent GT750 Custom with a 3 into 1 chamber.

Another bike from the Fabrice photo collection.

Very nice Reader Ride Suzuki GT750 Waterbuffalo.

Reader Al Hayes has been busy resurrecting his beautiful GT750. What a great ride!

Al writes:

Hey Steve,

Just thought I'd drop you a note after spending the last several hours of this rainy afternoon here in TN reading some of your postings and info on links you've posted to your site. I don't mind thanking you for posting those links as they've provided a wealth of information. Recently I decided to "resurect" a much-modified Water Buffalo, a bike I've owned since the late 70's and ridden the least of the dozens of bikes I've owned over the years. I fired it up for the 1st time in 5 yrs just last week. As I'm sure you'll agree, nothing compares with the sound of expansion chambers on a Triple. Just hearing it idle and rev convinced me that I really have to get this bike back on the road. Anyway, I see that I'm already starting to ramble, a serious problem of mine, so I'll end now before I take anymore of your time. Again, just wanted to thank you for taking the time to build a very impressive and informative website. I also enjoyed the pics posted on the blogs section. Definitely good for alot of smiles.

Also, attached a pic of my Buffalo for your examination.

Ride safe,

Al

aka Willie

Willie you feel free to come back and ramble anytime you like. Keep us posted on wht you're up to. That bikes to nice to let sit. Get her going and then come on up to Deals Gap next May where you'll fine a few hundred like minded 2-stroke fanatics to ride with. Believe me, you'll fit right in and have a hell of a good time

Moto Martin GT750 powered custom.

Custom Suzuki GT750 Waterbuffalo. One hot "Kettle".

Just found this beauty in my archives. It's amazing what folks are doing with the bikes.

Another outrageous GT750 powered custom.

Custom Water Buffalo GT750

Trick GT750

A little Suzuki action..