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Post by hudson on Jun 7, 2020 22:38:13 GMT -5
This bike has been saturated with all the "P's" Polishing, Plating, Painting and Parts PurchasingWashington state allows vehicles to be licensed with period correct plates as restored vehicles and are not required to renew annually, so no further fees. This is the plate that this bike was sold new with in 1975.I did the plastic lens removal and the glass install. Glass is .090 inch thick. Mileage is correct, 6,999 original. Numbers straightened up after it rolled to 7,000 Key is the optional key listed in the parts book, still available from Suzuki dealers.
As first seen when I went to pick it up from the original owner. It had sat under the tree for over 35 years, but came with a parts bike seen in the back ground that was missing most of it's engine. When I started working at the Suzuki dealership in Kennewick Washington this bike was on the showroom floor. When it sold I was the person the did the service work and factory updates, So I had ridden this actual bike many years ago. I have also restored all of the Factory bags and fairing and will install them later.
Thanks for looking, Brian
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Post by wayne on Jun 8, 2020 0:45:21 GMT -5
Just stunning. Gobsmacked by what you started with. And a little bit of history to boot.
I did a glass replacement on one instrument but found 3 mm too thick. Your 0.09" would be about 2.2 mm and obviously works.
Thanks for posting.
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Post by don07tncav on Jun 8, 2020 4:11:06 GMT -5
Fantastic job on the restoration.
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Post by Jess on Jun 8, 2020 9:26:03 GMT -5
Wow... Spectacular... Really lovely.
Congrats and enjoy!
Best
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Post by timpa136 on Jun 8, 2020 10:29:59 GMT -5
Phenomenal
Inspiring history.
Perfect down to the last detail.
Tim
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Post by Ramblin' Russ on Jun 8, 2020 14:18:33 GMT -5
Wow, that's amazing and a great bit of history too.
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Post by janski on Jun 8, 2020 16:12:04 GMT -5
Too good to ride, but needs showing, would win many trophies, excellent restoration.
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Post by cycleholic on Jun 8, 2020 22:28:30 GMT -5
Stunning bike ! Well done and what a great story.
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Post by pmcburney on Jun 8, 2020 22:33:37 GMT -5
Who does that (leaving it in a paddock) to any bike?
Stunning resto, BTW!
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Post by HGH 770N on Jun 11, 2020 15:52:08 GMT -5
All credit to you. I understand what you have gone through restoring it, and restoring a bike you remember from years ago must help make it worth while. Rog
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Post by hudson on Jun 12, 2020 15:10:57 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone for all the positive comments. I have put a 1,000 miles on it now and all is well, so far.
Brian
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Post by goandy on Jun 13, 2020 7:05:25 GMT -5
Wow. The before photo is just...wow. You've done a great job!
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Post by didge on Jun 26, 2020 18:30:23 GMT -5
That is unbelievable, well done.
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Post by CanAm on Jul 3, 2020 10:45:10 GMT -5
Outstanding job!
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