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New RG500 owner

#1 Post by suzsmokeyallan » Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:51 pm

Hello everyone, well I finally went and spent some money on a bike I've had in my sights for many years. Normally I buy bikes in boxes that take a while to fully restore, but this time it was different, this time I actually bought a bike that was completed :grin:
I'm not new to bikes as I've been working on them for nearly 40 years and have collected quite a few over the years as well. Most I have collected were basket cases and some were iconic in some shape or form for their time, so its been a good but (expensive) habit.
Anyways here are some photos of my latest acquisition from Rick Lance. We made it a days outing to pay him a visit for some riding and as usual generally talk about bikes. Lots of good info and good times were had by all on that day, thanks again Rick.

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The list:
68 Suzuki U70
69 Suzuki T500 MKII
72 Suzuki GT750
74 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki RE5
76 Suzuki GT750
76 Suzuki TS400
81 Suzuki GSX1100
86 Suzuki RG500 x2
88 Honda CR500
92 Honda CBR900RR
98 Suzuki GSF1200 x3
15 Kawasaki Ninja H2

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Re: New RG500 owner

#2 Post by cidair » Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:58 am

Wow! Looks fantastic!
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Re: New RG500 owner

#3 Post by Andrew » Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:57 am

Looks fantastic!!!
Lots & Lots of Happy Miles ahead! Congrats.
:grin: :grin:
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Re: New RG500 owner

#4 Post by suzsmokeyallan » Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:01 pm

Thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment on my purchase.
The list:
68 Suzuki U70
69 Suzuki T500 MKII
72 Suzuki GT750
74 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki RE5
76 Suzuki GT750
76 Suzuki TS400
81 Suzuki GSX1100
86 Suzuki RG500 x2
88 Honda CR500
92 Honda CBR900RR
98 Suzuki GSF1200 x3
15 Kawasaki Ninja H2

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Re: New RG500 owner

#5 Post by Andrew » Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:10 am

A very nice 'period' looking swingarm mod. Who's the manufacture??? JMC???
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Re: New RG500 owner

#6 Post by jackson.40 » Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:52 am

Hi Andrew

I think it`s this bike,Crawford swingingarm :cool:

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Re: New RG500 owner

#7 Post by suzsmokeyallan » Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:44 am

Yes you are correct, this bike has on a tubular braced swingarm by Tommy Crawford, it also has on a set of expansion chambers from Tommy Crawford as well.
The list:
68 Suzuki U70
69 Suzuki T500 MKII
72 Suzuki GT750
74 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki RE5
76 Suzuki GT750
76 Suzuki TS400
81 Suzuki GSX1100
86 Suzuki RG500 x2
88 Honda CR500
92 Honda CBR900RR
98 Suzuki GSF1200 x3
15 Kawasaki Ninja H2

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Re: New RG500 owner

#8 Post by Mike Cichetti » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:28 am

Beautiful bike, it was mine for a while. Rick found me a Walter Wolf so I made a change. Enjoy.

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Re: New RG500 owner

#9 Post by suzsmokeyallan » Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:24 pm

Hi Mike, yes Rick mentioned you were the previous owner. You should have heard the things he had to say,,,,,, just kidding. :grin:
The list:
68 Suzuki U70
69 Suzuki T500 MKII
72 Suzuki GT750
74 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki RE5
76 Suzuki GT750
76 Suzuki TS400
81 Suzuki GSX1100
86 Suzuki RG500 x2
88 Honda CR500
92 Honda CBR900RR
98 Suzuki GSF1200 x3
15 Kawasaki Ninja H2

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Re: New RG500 owner

#10 Post by Rick Lance » Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:56 am

Hey! My only gripe with Mr. Cichetti is that I don't get to see him often enough. Mike, you should make plans to come visit the new shop. My open house is coming up in May and I'd love to see that Wolf again.
If I disagree with everyone, that doesn't make me right. If I take the side of only one, it doesn't end the fight. If my position's strong enough from exposure to the light, you may see things my way when we share the same highway.

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Re: New RG500 owner

#11 Post by suzsmokeyallan » Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:25 am

I for one would like to see that WW bike too, and Mike you should definitely see Ricks new place. If he was lacking some room before, now hes got way more than he needs and thats always a good thing.
The list:
68 Suzuki U70
69 Suzuki T500 MKII
72 Suzuki GT750
74 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki GT750
75 Suzuki RE5
76 Suzuki GT750
76 Suzuki TS400
81 Suzuki GSX1100
86 Suzuki RG500 x2
88 Honda CR500
92 Honda CBR900RR
98 Suzuki GSF1200 x3
15 Kawasaki Ninja H2

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Re: New RG500 owner

#12 Post by Mike Cichetti » Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:48 pm

Guys hope to retire at the end of the year, if I see Mr. Lance I may have to keep working. So hopefully I'll make it next spring.

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