1974 Suzuki T500 ABANDONED in the JUNKYARD - Getting it to Run Again (Our Biggest Challenge so far!)

When people ask me how I got so handy fixing old chunk I tell them I grew up broke and fix what I had. Great job just subscribed

A great iconic bike worthy of restoration

Bought a brand new T500 in 1972 if I remember right. Loved it. Rode it from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Florida in 3 days flat! That bike was amazing at high speed for hours on end. ,

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Wahoo! After several English motorcycles of various types, I acquired a Titan back in about 1975 or so.. I was used to bikes that were hard to start and leaked oil.. what a pleasant surprise to have one that didn't either of those bad things. My emerald green Titan was a fine bike and I remember it fondly.

Rule of thumb to keep in mind on every restore project "Heat is your Friend". Keep up the good work.

What a rescue!! Way to go y’all! ✌️

whew what a chore! I had never seen the grease gun used to free up a piston like that ! looking forward to the rest of the build!

Another great time spent with RESURRECTED GARAGE!! Thanks for posting y’all!!! God Bless

50/50 mixture of Acetone and A.T.F. works excellent for rings rusted/fused in cylinder sleeves. Good job on the puller, I have a similar slightly more elaborate setup that I've used several times over the years. I often get motorcycles to restore that have been literally under water for weeks after our Florida hurricanes. Like life itself it's often about prayer and patience.

遠い昔がよみがえりました。 ありがとうございました。

It may have been built in late '74 but that is a 1975 model year T500 (T500M). Last year for the T500 before the cosmetically restyled GT500 debuted with a front disc brake for '76. In the US the color is called Coronado blue. This striking color along with the gold pinstripes on the tank are hallmarks of the 1975 T500. Side note - the T500M didn't come from the factory with the rear passenger grab rail... Probably a cost cutting measure but I think it looks good without it. I own a very low mileage all original (right down to the IRC Inoue tires) T500M myself. Awesome find and glad it gets a second chance at life! 👍 Edit: The front tire appears to be the original one. These were called the T500 Titan. Excellent bikes and really fun to ride!

My hobby became a business, before I retired from the Air Force I attended MMI. My OHV shop does pretty well, spring summer and fall anyway. In the Winter, I get snowmobiles in a bunch, summer, jet ski's bikes and quads. We're strictly a service and repair shop. We have done occasional restorations, old vintage MX stuff.

love the honor that went into this,very loud without the exhaust,proves anything is possible,cheers team.

I had a purple Suzuki 500T back in the 70’s. Making me stroll down memory lane here👍🏻

I got one in the 70's i smiled when he runs.. great work.. looking out to the end result..

It’s a GT 500 I had one as a teenager I loved that bike! Fast little screamer blue smoke when you down shift. So much fun!

Love from India guys you are doing great keep it up ❤❤❤❤❤

man your a talented guy. wished I had your skills. I love tinkering with my vehicles.

So cool, I haven't ridden a Suzuki Titan 500 for 25 years, really awesome torque for a 2stroke but front brakes locked up heh heh heh, thanks for sharing your great experience, and bringing back awesome memories.