I could have never finished the motorcycle the way Kaplan America did. I’m honored that Ken Sr. appreciated the work I put into the restoration. I donated the bike so the funds could go to supporting the museum. So as Sr. likes to say….bid high and bid often!!!!
@KaplanCycles Жыл бұрын
Thank you Enrique!! The bike is stunning!!
@joegilly1523 Жыл бұрын
She is a Beauty, even the rims are spotless.
@iancrowther2250 Жыл бұрын
Lovely. I have just bought one in the UK in similar condition showing 1200 miles, its been stood in a museum for years, I pick it up next weekend. I had a black one brand new in February 1978, I cant wait to get out in the new one.
@richarrrdj Жыл бұрын
The tow yard down the street just gave me a 1981 suzuki 550 for Free. It has 9600 original miles. Just took carbs off to check out. No comparison to my kz 750s that turn 12 second quarter miles and so much better engineered.
@philthome1303 Жыл бұрын
Like that style of bike; middleweight, lower seat height, center stand, … 👍🏁
@sonnyseabury4051 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Looks brand new. One very stunning bike. I was 5 years old in 1978! Lol
@openpalmjustice Жыл бұрын
I really like the tread on those tires. Just looking at them inspires confidence.
@seather863 Жыл бұрын
WOW.... Incredible attention to detail.
@abcanimal Жыл бұрын
I have one of these. Same year, same color. I just hope I can get mine to look this nice!
@daleallen4611 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely my favorite all 1978 Suzuki entire line
@metalted6128 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! What a bike!!! Super cool!!! Great video.
@robedmunds7163 Жыл бұрын
I have one if the last of these built with anti dive front end, a one year only thing. A lovely handling bike and very comfortable for the taller rider. Good idea to move the reg/rec from under the seat, gets very hot in there.
@robertwhite7906 Жыл бұрын
Fond memories as a 13yr olde riding pillion on my dad's Blue 550e ❤️ oh and the Saturdays with a tube of Solvolautosol 🥵
@bobg1219 Жыл бұрын
Some crazy looking carbs!
@annlefrancois5960 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. The gs series was very nice
@brettymike Жыл бұрын
I had one of these once, awesome bike with long legs for a 550.
@yopacific Жыл бұрын
This bike is coming to St Pete Fl….550 love here.
@stevejohnson6634 Жыл бұрын
One of the fastest bikes I've rode, and it ran only on 3 cyl.
@garywinterbottom6073 Жыл бұрын
These had rollerball crankshaft bearings like 2 stroke motor 😊