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Post by timpa136 on Jul 27, 2015 11:52:00 GMT -5
Since many of us here either have or had or started their Suzuki experience on a GT, I think you may find Johns travels interesting and going on right now. Here is a link to his travels. Today at 8:54 AM sites.google.com/site/johnbrueschcyclestories/home/news/announcementsWhen you click on above, you will find a link that says "Subscribe to posts." If you click on that link, you should get automatic updates from John's trip . Timpa136
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Post by toystoretom on Jul 27, 2015 20:46:45 GMT -5
Good read! Thanks!
Tom
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Post by timpa136 on Jul 30, 2015 10:12:07 GMT -5
Well, for those following John, it sounds like ole Suzy had some major hiccups in her old age. More to follow I'm sure.
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Post by timpa136 on Aug 3, 2015 19:28:37 GMT -5
Here is a PIC of one of Johns books, a few were lucky enough to get one for a door prize at the Savanna Sojourn Rally. John cut the Alaska ride short but I'M sure he will get there on another date. Photobucket no longer has free postings, yet they allowed this thumbnail, Thank You .]
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Post by goandy on Aug 4, 2015 3:44:39 GMT -5
I reckon an RE would have made it! As long as it was totally rebuilt with a NOS motor!
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Post by timpa136 on Aug 20, 2015 11:35:37 GMT -5
Glad you enjoyed it Tom. John recaps things most interestingly.
Got it Andy! I always worried most of my rack breaking on the rough roads. I didn't realize the weight I was carrying around. Those familiar with the Suzuki accessory rack, I had rebar reinforced tubes that held way to much weight for many miles. John is looking in to a complete rebuild and member beatdrum located a new baffle and complete remanufactured aftermarket pipes. I posted that link on Pauls exhaust post.
Timpa136
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Post by timpa136 on Nov 27, 2015 22:44:55 GMT -5
John got his cylinders off. I am waiting to hear his latest post.
Tim
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 10, 2016 19:22:25 GMT -5
John has an update to his overhaul. I forwarded the coolant hose precaution discussed here and got a big thank you for the tip. His post is up dated for those following his progress.
Tim
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 20, 2016 14:33:26 GMT -5
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Post by timpa136 on Apr 10, 2016 13:28:41 GMT -5
Johns latest post shows a very innovative way to dress up the centerstand.
Tim
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Post by timpa136 on Nov 16, 2016 11:06:02 GMT -5
Johns bike was ready in time for the Maxs rally but circumstances didn't allow us to meet this year. I think John has his last updated post until he heads back to Alaska...again.
Tim
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Post by timpa136 on Aug 22, 2017 18:32:14 GMT -5
I had a great time riding with John and his blog says it better than I ever could. Here is an excerpt and it got down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit driving back to the lodge one evening, burr. the wild west again! As a highlight of that ride, I asked Suzuki experts Don and Tim to each have a turn riding the GT750 to confirm she's ready for another Alaska trip. Both agreed she is fit as a fiddle, which thrilled us both to no end. There's just a minor gig on the front brake, which, while able to stop me faster than road conditions may warrant (see the posts below), remains a bit spongy. We discussed options for clearing that up. Swapping bikes gave me an opportunity to have some quality time riding Tim's excellent 1976 Suzuki RE-5. The unique way the power rolls on with the unique rotary engine gave me some concern at first, thinking maybe I'd done something wrong or left the enricher on, but I quickly got used to it and discovered the incredible smoothness of the bike, especially at highway speeds. Some bikes are designed for the track, but this one is built for highways and open spaces. Despite its slightly smaller displacement (versus the Buffalo), the RE-5 happily hums down the road with plenty of torque to hold speed on mountain grades and headwinds. I told Tim I could ride his RE-5 all day long, but eventually we swapped back for the long, chilly night ride back to our lodge in Dayton. sites.google.com/site/johnbrueschcyclestories/home/news/announcementsTim
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Post by goandy on Aug 24, 2017 4:58:03 GMT -5
Think I'm going to have to start planning my move to live in the US. You guys have some awesome riding adventures there! And big trucks
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Post by Jess on Aug 24, 2017 10:34:39 GMT -5
Think I'm going to have to start planning my move to live in the US. You guys have some awesome riding adventures there! And big trucks And you don't have "riding adventures" down under? When I did a 2000 kilometer ride there about 10 years ago, I didn't get bored, and really didn't see much of your teeny little country... Just sayin... Best,
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Post by timpa136 on Aug 24, 2017 15:07:08 GMT -5
Think I'm going to have to start planning my move to live in the US. You guys have some awesome riding adventures there! And big trucks I understand there are trucks the length of a train in Australia? Tim
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