Hey! Do you have one of these for sale now?

Yep, I hy Boots is an awesome woman. Todo what she does around the world by herself is amazing! I've started watching her latest with the yamaha 600. Hope it goes well.

I'm glad you had this video. I'm 66 now and remember this bike fondly. It was my 1st bike when I was 18. Some time ago! Would love to find one like yours that doesn't need a shop to get going. And the brown paint as I had. What great memories you've brought back. Thanks, Lee

I really wish you would do more videos. I really enjoy them.

Just seen this…a bit late. Nice to see a new video Rod. 👍

The Suzuki GS Series were the best looking, best engineered, best performing, best handling, most reliable, smooth and comfortable, and award-winning bikes of the 70s and 80s era. Even today, they are still some of the best looking motorcycles ever made.

The coolest and ugliest seats ever made for kz650

I'm restoring a kz650 c3 79 model

I really enjoyed the one I had back in the 80s...Great torque that made it fly uphill.

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Thanks

Take forever to warm

I recently aquired one in the uk similar condition same colour. Dont know when ill be able to start work on it though, 1981.

Very useful. Thanks. I just ordered a Delkevic 4-1 system and need to re-jet. Obviously I'll be doing the floats and balancing. I didn't know you couldn't measure the float heights. I ordered the tube you used from ebay, after watching your video. Thanks again for the info.

How about a video of a Honda 400f? Well guess youd need to own 1.

If only I could have seen what was happening at the carbs when you were hooked up to the gauges. 🫣

I have a brown version in Ontario Canada and I love this bike! I bought one in 1977 and sold it when l needed a car for college…wished I kept it. Bought my second one in 2020 and enjoy it immensely ! It is a light city cruiser and not designed for racing..enjoy the ride and keep the racing machines for the track ! Thanks for the great video.

I've found a very good example of this bike for 2300 euros in Greece. The only problem is that the electric starter is faulty. I'm worried about the bike's fuel consumption and the availability of spare parts. I would really care for the opinion of other owners

I was afraid we had lost you. Looking forward to more posts. Glad you look healthy.

What a score. That 550 is awesome. It looks brand new.

Super glad I found your channel. You have a great demeanor and good sense of humor. I am working on a kz750 twin restore that will take months, and you are amazing inspiration. I enjoy your vids, please keep making them! thx.

Need help finding wiring harnesses for kz650 B2. Do you have any suggestions? Many thanks.

I realky appreciate your video. Im working in my dads gs750 and I'm torn between polishing it out to make it look nice , and leaving it alone so nobody will give it a second glance to steal it. .

Dont run it without cleaning the oil filter out ..

very useful vid - where the parts clear coated / lacquered or does the blue compound cut through that??

Thank you for the video. i just acquired one fo these with 13,000 original miles on it. Looking forward to putting it back on the road.

I bought my first bike in Fall 1987, after spending a vacation riding dirt bikes on the islands of Greece (mostly Paros). It was a 1976 CB500T. I bought it off a guy going through his third divorce. Drinking what seemed to be gallons of warm beer over ice, he told many memorable things to this impressionable lad, such as "marriage is an economic thing." He kept his motorcycles at his father's house, and after a brief tour of his rental property check ins (with rent due in two days, he would pull into the driveways of his rentals, and honk his horn 'to remind them') we arrived at his dad's farm. He owned a dozen or so bikes, and I rode a few, but the only one I was interested in, the only one I had enough money for, was the cb500t. It, apparently, was his "exception" bike. He had many rules for motorcycles, but the cb500t was always the exception. Always buy a repair manual, never cut the wiring harness, never dropped a bike, never leave parked outside..... But, of course, he would then add 'except that bike.'. To be clear, the bike was not in running condition, had been dropped, with one visibly bent fork and cracked primary cover, was parked outside, and the seat had split from rot. The engine did have oil in it, and the pistons were not seized. I paid $150 bucks for it. Over the next few months, I went through all the steps of resurrecting that bike, getting spark, stripping it and painting frame, rebuilt brakes, carbs, wheels, forks, etc. I even made a new seat, stitching it out of sheet leather I had. I drank what was certainly gallons of beer, and broke a few of my girlfriends rules, such as "do not start motorcycle without headers in kitchen." I found out used parts were cheaper at salvage yards when you show up in grease stained clothes. Over the next few years, I rebuilt the top end, the clutch, the transmission which had some sticking and false neutrals from the previous owner drop. The early days of the internet, Usenet rec.motorcycles.repair was extremely useful. Met some great guys at a local bike shop, owner was super kind and helpful, taking care of the things I couldn't do but giving lots of helpful advice for the things I wanted to learn. I rode that bike many 1000s of miles, day long trips into the smoky mountains, and all over the back roads of east TN. Never stranded. The bike got me through college and graduate school as a daily commuter. I sold it in 94 when I moved overseas (with newly married) wife to teach in Central Europe, after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Back in the states now. Still married... It is truly an economic thing! I did learn, after the rise of the internet, that the cb500t was a maligned bike. But, similar power and more dependable than it's British inspiration. I think the appearance of the first "superbikes" was part of the reason it got a bad rap. Perhaps I would be dead if I had had enough money to buy a superbike at the age of 22... Anyway, I wish I still had that bike. I'd buy one again if I could find one that hasn't been all chopped up/cafe racered, etc. Honda Reliable, simple enough to work on for the average bear, with enough power and range to learn how to ride without killing yourself. Only two carbs, which was a big plus in my book. Fond memories of a dependable friend. It was a good time and a good life!

Is the seat on the Candy Antares Red models black or brown? I just bought what was a Glory Brown model with a bad paint job on the tank and seat. It has a dark brown saddle, but I’d like to paint it this color red. It only has 2900 miles!

Had one of those a weapon 125mph guaranteed fuel economy gorne but quick as at the time abused it and it loved it miss it not for gas though👍👍

Where do I get the adapter for the tubing or how do I make one

Enjoyed the video liked the cb500t but bought a cb400f2

This was the bike (well, the 450) I lusted after in high school. The engine is so beefy and just purty to look at. I agree about *Itchy Boots.* It's a fun, engaging experience.

Ich mag diese Motorräder ! Fahre selbst eine aus Baujahr 1981 ( auf 27 PS gedrosselte Version = preiswert und Fahrleistungen reichen mir ! ) Freundliche Grüße aus Deutschland = Moers am Niederrhein sendet Stefan

Hello Rod, this is Jack from the states,flapper wheel Jack, i haven't seen anything from you in quite sometime, are you ok? Sure miss your post.

I'd posted this on one of your other vids, but I'm traveling a bit to look at '72 cl350 here in the states this weekend and was hoping for your thoughts - I'm wondering about your thoughts on carrying a passenger and the possibility of their leg burned on the high exhaust? Have you ever had passengers on with you? Thanks in advance for any insights!

What a beauty!! I'm looking at '72 cl350 here in the states BUT am wondering about your thoughts on carrying a passenger and the possibility of their leg burned on the high exhaust? Thanks in advance for any insights!

Sweet bike(s)! I had a 78 that I bought used for $500 back in 1987. It was my second bike (first was a 76 GT250) and it was a huge upgrade for me. It was a great bike and never let me down.

Thanks so much! These are the exact carbs I am working with and I'm so grateful I found these

Fantastic! My daily driver year round is a 75 CB500T, and I love it! There aren’t so many around here in the states, so it’s always nice to see another one still going.

why are the setting of the floats all the same ????

Roll on spring

I have an older '66 Honda CB 450T that I upgraded to the 500T engine . . . . . My Ex-father in law built it into a chopper - way before I came onto the scene . . . . . .. Fast Forward 33 years ... I am now helping my son to rebuild the entire bike as a family heirloom ;) I have a feeling it already means more than all the money in the world ...... He's never seen it run . he will ;)

Hi Rod, just bought a CL 350 K4 I’m in Nothern Ireland and waiting for her delivery. Could I ask where you would source parts. I also need a new chrome steering damper cover. Not sure if that’s its name. Michael.

London despatch riders favourite in the '80s . Rode a couple myself. Very comfortable when you're on them all day .

I enjoyed your review from start to finish. Told exactly like it is. Good job sir. Many thanks.

If Batman had a motorbike he would have a Honda I bet,

Thanks for publishing this video. I wondered whether there was an effective way to clean the engine covers and end caps on my Suzuki GS750. I have a hard time understanding your Scottish dialect, but the video is great.

Can I ask where you got the seat cover from

are you still selling bikes Rob, just did a search for you and this is the most recent I can find and its a year old now. . . hope your OK. . .

muffler isnt a foot rest! bad habbit!