Detail Info for: Suzuki : Other 1971 SUZUKI T500 TITAN

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/18/2013
Price:
$ 2350.00
Condition:
Mileage:
26798
Location:
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39402
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1971 Suzuki Other
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Transmission:
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Vehicle Detail
My friend, Steve, passed away doing what he loved to do; racing vintage Japanese motorcycles. He passed while racing at Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio in July 2011. I am attempting to assist his wife with the eighteen motorcycles that Steve left behind. Steve was a former Suzuki/KTM dealer, and was a meticulous motorcycle mechanic. He fixed everything on each of his bikes, no matter how insignificant. At the time of his death, he had one of eighteen bikes that would not run and ride. He had gathered the needed parts and pieces, but time ran out. He rode all of his bikes; big and small, and took care of each of them. Please view the other auctions. I will list one every few days, as I take pictures and get them listed. This 1971 Suzuki T500 Titan is all original, something not seen very often at this age. It is a 42 year old bike, that is in fantastic shape. As I've always heard, "they are only original one time!" This bike should be kept as is, but the new owner needs to make that decision. This color is the most desired, and the least seen at shows. I have not washed, polished, or any way altered the looks of this bike for the purpose of selling. I am also a collector of vintage motorcycles, and I don't like purchasing surprises. I don't expect you to like surprises either. I have taken several pictures to show the bikes' condition, and upon request, I will take additional pictures, and email them to you. I have sold ten of the eighteen bikes that belonged to Steve, and have had ten happy buyers that are more than pleased with their purchases. This bike seems to be dry of fuel. Steve believed in non-ethanol fuel, and Seafoam. Several bikes sold have been dry of fuel. Some bikes sold had fuel, but were full, and not stale. I have not pulled petcock to assure non-presence of fuel, but none is visable in tank, and tank has no stale fuel smell. Tank looks clean and rust free inside, with no fuel tank liner visable. Carb slides, choke, petcock, and throttle are free, and seem to operate correctly. This bike came from West Kansas, resulting in very little rust. Rims and spokes look good. Original grips in good shape, and all cables look to be original. Tires are like new. Paint is very thin on edges of tank. Not full of dings or dents, and would polish to a shine, but pictures show thinning original paint. Pipes are fantastic, and engine cases are shiney, and would polish up to a mirror shine. Seat is nice , with faded Suzuki stencil still present. No rips or tears, and soft and pliable. Instruments are nice, with no damages. Fork gators are torn, and will need replaced. No battery present. Frame and swingarm are nice and sprockets and chain are good with lubrication. Turn signals are present, and in good condition. This bike ran two years ago, and with a little labor in the right direction; ie: polishing blisters on those fingers, and a very few dollars spent, it would command attention as an original at any show. The last T500 of Steves, sold three weeks ago, ran down the road within 2 hours. A Yamaha R5 sold two months ago, ran within forty-five minutes. Both these bikes were dry of fuel, as I suspect this bike is. A notorized Bill of Sale from Wife will be provided. There is no title for this bike. Steve used dealer plates for riding his vintage bikes, and was never concerned with titling or tags. I can provide two previous Bill of Sales. One from wife to me, and one from me to new owner. Buyer responsible for transportation from Hattiesburg, MS 39402. I will assist shippers on this end, and bike can be stored as long as needed inside climate controlled facility. Bike must be paid in full. Realisitic reserve. Thanks for looking.