I wanted to then see what difference various exhaust systems actually made on the new fresh engine. Combined with direct oil injection, the suzuki was a sophisticated motorcycle in its day. The timing need to be set with high accuracy on this type of three cylinder two stroke engine. I wired the instrument cluster thanks kris into the rats nest of wires hiding inside the headlamp housing it was touch and go there for a minute but im sure i got it all right. The gt750 was unveiled to much fanfare at the 1971 tokyo show. In suzuki s numbering scheme, automobile race tracks identify each of its 3. The engine was completely checked out and serviced with engine. A field guide to the suzuki gt750 old japanese bikes. They fitted perfectly and sounded even better than expected. A fast, reliable, stable machine it quickly became popular as a touring and sports machine. Driven by an inline 3 cylinder 2stroke engine, the water buffalo was also liquid cooled. Our main forte is motorcycle engineering but we also build race engines for speedboats and have turned our hand to many a fascinating project over the years whether it be. Oem suzuki stator engine cover, 197277, gt750, gt 750 lemans buffalo, new 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings oem suzuki stator engine cover, 197277, gt750, gt 750 lemans buffalo, new. We are happy to send our products anywhere in the world at the buyers expense, but we will always do our best to find the most economical shipping method.
The gt750 was the first japanese serial manufactured motorcycle with a liquidcooled engine. This was suzuki s answer to the honda cb750, and the kawasaki h2, but was very different to both. Suzuki tr750 replica road legal detailed engine, port work was too sidecar spec or rather more torque and not peak horses so bridge was removed, single. Year make model category engine posted over 1 month. Oem is an acronym for original equipment manufacturer, which means that the 1972 suzuki gt750 lemans oem parts offered at are genuine suzuki parts. After running the tests i hit the starter button and saw spark on the right point and almost instantly the bike started up which nearly gave me a heart attack being that the gas tank, air box, seat, etc. View online or download suzuki gt750 service manual. On a pre1974 gt750, the low end performance will remain stock, gradually improving through the midrange and give a significant boost to the top rpm range. Its powered by a twin cylinder, oil injected, twostroke engine with twin. The workmanship is absolutely first class, so good. A home made lifter plate made short work of the problem. The collectable suzuki gt750 motorcycle trader new and. Motorcycle restoration company unit 3, wenden court, station road, wendens ambo, saffron. Mr motorcycle dismantlers shoei panniers and racks to suit honda cb750 k2 1972 and suzuki gt750 1973 in great condtion all inquiries call the shop on 08 3341 or can post australia wide at buyers expense feel free to call me with any questions during working hours or come in and have a look at mr motorcycle dismantlers 154 smart road st.
The suzuki gt750 has earned more nicknames than just about any other motorcycle. The suzuki gt750 is one of the most iconic motorcycles of the 1970s and we in the kettle club, share a passion to keep the legend alive. Suzuki gt750s for sale used motorcycles on oodle classifieds. Insley dragline crane engine tuning and first moves in 20 years. Sie ist eine absolute raritat diese suzuki gt 750 egli wassserbuffel. I would recommed that you get a 75 or later m,a, or b model. What you are looking at is a cafedrag bike custom based on a 1974 suzuki gt750 lemans. I would like to be able to print the manual for suzuki gt750, for personal use. The suzuki gt750 was the first production 2stroke engine that was water cooled, and is known as the water buffalo in the us and the kettle in europe.
See more ideas about suzuki gt 750, bike and motorcycle. Suzuki s thencurrent production streetbikesthe 250cc x6t250 and 500cc t500were competent yet stodgy, but no one was using those words to describe the gt750 prototype. Suzuki gt 750 zwei takte fur ein halleluja custombike magazine. Always ran on fresh oil 800 miles to the quart as i recall and no valves to adjust. It may be that after years of yearning and having missed out when you were a youngster, or relive your long lost past youth you want one now. For usability, a target of 70 to 80 hp is commonly seen. The gt750 suzuki was a sophisticated 3 cylinder watercooled twostroke.
When i first stumbled across this suzuki gt750 it took me a second to figure out what it was, then when it occurred to me that i was looking at a 750cc, watercooled, 2stroke with modern suspension and brakes, i nearly had a cardiac event. Forward these modifications of the suzuki gt 750 watercooled twostroke represent 5 years of research and development, and cover numerous engine and chassis modifications. We will blast and refinish the crankcases over the next couple of days. With a mildly modified gt 750 engine, performance may be further increased by replacing the stock carburetors with a set of 34mm mikunis. Suzuki actually recognized that getting the barrels off was a problem quite early in the production of the gt750, and made a change to the cylinder head bolt washers service bulletin gt5 of may 1, 1975 to try and address the corrosion issues, and also made available a puller service bulletin gt25 of august 15, 1975. Suzuki gt750 le mans motorcycle parts exhaust, engine, cooling. Lately known for the reproduction of the suzuki tr750 classic 70s gp racing machines based on the gt750 kettle our customer base extends to australia and the states via mexico and the ukraine. Allen and bobbie woods motorcycle tour took them 7,943 miles through 21 states and canada in 22 days aboard a 1974 suzuki gt750 water buffalo. Whether they be as they come, a concourse restoration or a full blown special. With a mildly modified gt750 engine, performance may be further increased by replacing the stock carburetors with a set of 34mm mikunis. Initially launched in and put into full production a year later this iconic flagship was really nothing special at all the three cylinder two stroke was watercooled a first for any japanese road bike and gave a very average hp rpm this on a machine weighing kg heavier than the. It must be remembered that in order to acquire speed and handling, all facets must be examined.
Pj motorcycle engineers specialists in 2 stroke engines. We have the right suzuki gt750 le mans parts for any job from repair and maintenance to custom motorcycle build projects. Over the past 20 years we have been involved with many interesting projects and have built up a good reputation in many forms of motorsport. In 2000 we wanted to take a trip to eastern europe, but with a young son this wasnt so practical unless we had a bike for 3. A hit of the show, the gt750 was described by cycle world as one of the eyepoppingist machines to be seen in a long time. The suzuki gt750 was a watercooled threecylinder twostroke motorcycle made by suzuki from 1971 to 1977. Three grand touring models including the gt380 and gt750 and were originally offered for sale with the beginning of the 1972 model year my with the 550 called indy for the north american market. The prototype suzuki gt750 was shown at the 17th tokyo motor show in october 1970 and launched in japan in september 1971 as a sports tourer gt standing for grand tourismo and was developed from the suzuki t500 with an extra cylinder and liquid cooling. However, in the middle 70s, motorcycle emissions were coming under greater control in most countries, and the gt suzuki was considered to be one of the worst most polluting vehicles on the road at the time.
Complete or partial engine building to stock with a choice of finishes including. Aufgebohrt, kanale bearbeitet, kurbelwelle feingewuchtet. Marketed as the le mans in the us and canada, it was nicknamed the kettle in britain and. The result was a memorable classic motorcycle vacation for their 20th wedding anniversary. Suzuki gt750 crankshaft rebuild service we carry out crankshaft rebuilds for the suzuki gt750 here at pjme. The root cause of the engine failure has been identified. Suzuki gs500e gs500 front brake caliper will need a service. This partlist fiche shows all the components that make up the gt750 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 k l m a b usa e03 oil pump. When the gt750 died in a blue haze, so did one of the 1970s most iconic motorcycles, and one of the most charismatic machines of the era. Suzuki gt750 19711977 carb rebuild kit includes items pictured high quality made in japan 1 kit needed per carb. Maiden voyage was to the mot and then on to harwich. The factory soon discovered that with minor tuning changes the 750 became a fearsome tyre shredding race bike.
Hitting the open road on your suzuki gt750 le mans means freedom, exhilaration and an escape from the daily grind. View and download suzuki gt750 service manual online. Restoration of a suzuki gt 750 by alpha classic motorcycles of highbridge somerset call 01278 238090 075 161 88848. Suzuki tr750 xr11 750cc twostroke triple racer mcnews. This suzuki as you can see has been very highly modified with much attention paid to everything. The gt750 was heavy at 550 lbs, with a 739 cc twostroke threecylinder engine with. Official suzuki parts list easy repairs with oem diagrams free acccess to parts fiches for suzuki gt550 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 k l m a b usa e03. Of course, the suzuki gt750 was not the first large displacement liquid cooled two stroke motorcycle, or even the first two stroke triple that honour goes to scott motorcycles in the uk which produced a very small number specifically eight. Big, heavy, comfortable, economical and extremely smooth, the gt750 is capable of high sec. Read lane pipkins experience of owning and riding a suzuki gt750 le mans continue reading basically a suzuki t500 titan a 2stroke 492cc parallel twin with another cylinder grafted on, the gt750 was an oddball from the getgo. Suzuki gt750 lemans gt 750 workshop maintenance service repair manual. Suzuki developed the gt750 from its 500cc two stroke models, although its fair to say both owed a huge debt to dkw who were racing twostroke triples back in the mid50s. Okay, the time is right and you want to own a suzuki gt750 and the kettle urge just wont go away.
The factory soon discovered that with minor tuning changes the 750 became a fearsome tyre. B d k race engineering, norwich motorcycle repairs. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 289 impreza wrx models in cheyenne. Suzuki gv700 madura gv 700 exploded view parts diagram schematics 1985. Suzuki gt750 gt 750 exploded view parts list diagram schematics 1973 1977. All suzuki gt750 models ever built show case youtube.
Suzuki gt750 kettle for sale in uk view 48 bargains. Suzuki gt750 kettle, 44,618 miles, 1976 r registration, mot expired. My first bike was a suzuki titan twin 500 and my second was a 76 gt750. If youre on the lookout for an exceptional vintage motorcycle coming up for sale, hoping to find a nice classic, youll constantly see great examples of all of the usual suspects, the cb750, kawasaki z1s, every variety of triumph and norton, and many, many others, but its nice to see really clean examples of bikes like this one, a suzuki gt750.
Jul 07, 2015 suzuki gt750 superior engine finishing and rebuild duration. The suzuki engine responds well to tuning brian crichton. The society of automotive engineers of japan in japanese, includes the 1971 suzuki gt750 as one of their 240 landmarks of japanese automotive technology. Cylinders would not come off the crankcases, a common problem with the gt 750. Suzuki gt750 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 k l m a b usa. Suzuki s tr750s 105hp proved hard to contain but still went on to racing successes, including in the hands of barry sheene the tr750 xr11 was suzuki s response to the new formula 750 class. It was the first japanese motorcycle with a liquidcooled engine.
Forward these modifications of the suzuki gt750 watercooled twostroke represent 5 years of research and development, and cover numerous engine and chassis modifications. Shop subaru impreza wrx vehicles for sale in cheyenne, wy at. Twostroke, liquidcooled, inline threecylinder weight dry. Once again suzuki has introduced a paradox the gt750. Apr 30, 2012 the engine was a decent runner so left as is, but the fitting of a ebc heavy duty clutch kit and earlier j model slide carbs up jetted on ramair filters were used, neutronics electronic ignition was also installed, and platinum plugs, i had a period nose fairing to go on along with a belly pan which had to be severely cut and shut to get to fit. Serial numbers for all suzuki models over the period 19711994 from suzuki service. I have purchased a set of your stainless chambers for my gt 380 trough murray west.
Mar 12, 20 when i first stumbled across this suzuki gt750 it took me a second to figure out what it was, then when it occurred to me that i was looking at a 750cc, watercooled, 2stroke with modern suspension and brakes, i nearly had a cardiac event. See more ideas about motorcycle, bike and suzuki gt 750. They arrived today and i would just like to let you know how happy i am with them. Suzuki gt750 kettle full engine gasket set all mod. The suzuki gt 750 like most 2 strokes has a pressed together crankshaft assembly, but unlike most two stroke cranks the gt750 crank is quite a big heavy crank that requires time most importantly experience to build it correctly. The gt750 is a twostroke 3 cyl watercooled motorcycle developed by suzuki in the early 70s. The gt750 was heavy at 550 lbs, with a 739 cc twostroke threecylinder engine with 70. Gt750 performance improvements or water buffalo possessed. Genuine parts give 1972 suzuki gt750 lemans owners the ability to repair or restore a broken down or damaged machine back to the condition it first appeared in on the showroom floor. Suzuki gv1200 madura gv 1200 exploded view parts diagram schematics 1985. We will wait for you to contact us before issuing a refund minus to cover our postage costs. To promote, restore and most importantly, to ride our bikes. The suzuki gt750 engine can be made to produce in excess of 100 hp, but that level is not really suitable or safe for a road bike of this vintage still using a stock frame and stock brakes.
Suzuki gt750 parts book and engine service manual on cd. I was a suzuki dealer in the 70s and owned and sold several. This page will contain info on the aspects of doing this. Vapour blasting, polishing, powdercoating or enamels. Cleared a space at the bottom end of the garage and made a shelf out of an old. Carburetors we can get most old carbs to work and look like new with my ultrasound cleaning system, chroming and polishing components as required.
Riding the iron butt rally on a suzuki gt750 water buffalo. All 2 stroke bike engines from 1cyl to square4 duration. Crank shaft re build with new bearing, seals, wrist pins and con rods. Although the barrels have the later style of inset liquid cooled markers used on the m, a and b models, the porting and the compression ratio 6. This 2003 bmw m5 was sold new from morristown bmw in new jersey and was purchased by the seller from the third owner one year ago. The suzuki gt550 is a twostroke, aircooled, three cylinder 1970sera motorcycle in suzuki s grand touring gt series. It must be remembered that in order to acquire speed. Nov 23, 20 all suzuki gt750 models ever built show case erik potze. Im starting with a rare set of mildly ported ocelot cylinders and also have the ocelot chambers that. So far we have the parts below on the shelf, and although the rest of the parts are drawn as solid models. Many thanks to steve hari of antique motorcycles, cheltenham, vic, for the use of the gt750j featured. This page provides some info that can be of help when setting the ignition timing correctly on the gt750 engine. Keep your motorcycle in tiptop shape by performing some basic maintenance replace worn spark plugs and the clutch kit.