Meet The Classic Bike Suzuki T500

In another episode of Meet the Classic Bike we are joined by my good friend David and his fabulous 1970 Suzuki T500. We, as usual, have a chat with David and then take her out for a spin.

[@ricardofranco9946]

The color is amazing

[@shuttersandspeed]

Thank you

[@daniellaurent4834]

I had thé same and thé same color in 1972

[@rogerlawrence233]

This was the first bike I bought after getting my license in 78. I loved it. Not too sure about the silencers on that one, but it brings back good memories.

[@charliebailey2359]

Very nice flick! Loved it! Keep up the good work!

[@shuttersandspeed]

Thanks. I will try

[@Blueboy9055]

Excellent bikes, although I’m slightly biased as I bought mine in 1974, and still have it now. 👍👍

[@petergerritgroen3157]

Gluckspilz 😂😂

[@Blueboy9055]

@@petergerritgroen3157 👍👍

[@anthonygebala1198]

Great bike 👍back then they made great looking bikes and in striking colours too.

[@carlkasements]

A,beautiful and very nice, bike 🏍

[@johnobiro5202]

That is a gorgeous bike. Personal preference, I would have kept the pipes original although it sounds sweet.

[@thesunreport]

It is probably very hard to find nice original ones I think.

[@johnb5352]

Or at least stick period expansions on like allspeeds,micron.j&r or le.

[@ianfarmer8641]

Great video bud, keep the smokers coming👍

[@peteraustin370]

Fabulous...got one in my garage in bits.....what do you reckon a reckon to this standard will cost me...???

[@shuttersandspeed]

Phew. how long is a piece of string. A couple of grand maybe

[@1wolfdog1]

Looks/sounds sweet. I have a 71 T500 with Higgspeed pipes.

[@shuttersandspeed]

Yes it does. If I had more garage space I would have it. I really enjoyed riding a 2stroke again. Stay tuned for more classic bikes.

[@michealgillman7418]

If you have the original pipes leave them in the shed...those spannies are gorgeous!! 👍

[@richardbillmen460]

Nice one Stephen, Libby said thanks for the credit 🤣

[@shuttersandspeed]

I thought she would like that.

[@michaelarchangel1163]

I had a blue T500M, and many years later a GT500, which had electronic ignition. Both had a couple of BHP less than the early models but I do hope that this gent, or perhaps the previous owner has done the extra 200cc of gearbox oil mod, to save premature gear wear.

[@alloomis1635]

this was a hot bike in year one. then the triples came on market, and t500 was de-fanged for the elderly, like me. still a good practical ride, rideable today although you might want a disc brake.

[@shuttersandspeed]

It felt like a 250 on steroids. Disc brake would be a great improvement

[@crumblymal8479]

What a beauty that was and I just luved the sound of those expansions awesome ,correct me if I am wrong here but David was moving onto a 550 triple ! from what I recall they had chromed barrels and could not be rebored . If that is correct how would you get around it should you have to are these parts readily available I wonder .Thanks good to see : )

[@shuttersandspeed]

I am not sure although I think they are reborable. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@briangriffin928]

Want it !!!

[@shuttersandspeed]

David did have it up for sale for a while but has now decided to keep it. Good decision I say

[@my2cents395]

I know someone who put over 100,000 miles on one of these.

[@فلاح-م2ذ]

CC??

[@shuttersandspeed]

It is 500 cc

[@murkartik]

Christ above I need one of these in my life. Some people want a Ferrari or a Jag. I want a T500 as my weekend bike. Is that too much to ask.

[@shuttersandspeed]

Of course not

[@ronbaker2673]

I had a 76 GT500 the entire piston skirt shattered end of the bike for me

[@marcconyard5024]

Odd thing. Of all the bikes I’ve owned it’s my 74 T500L I miss the most.

[@BROKE-N-NATIVE5789]

Sweet Bike & Fancy camera with lots of Far Away shots Sadly ... 1st time as a Debbie doWNer & an armchair QBack. But we watch because most of us bike ♡'ers see all bikes as Eye CaNDy ... That's impossible without a Walk around and a stationary cam 10~15ft away. In comparison would be like if you were wanting to buy a bike off only pictures VRS Physically walking around checking everything out 1st then getting on B4 you take it for a spin ...🤔Hmm? Well that seems 2b a no brainer! Again Sorry, but just try n 2Help while obviously venting at the same time✌☻ut!