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74 Titan 500

Isn't the headlight that's in the fairing now the original one from the bike just moved across?
 
tatu said:
Isn't the headlight that's in the fairing now the original one from the bike just moved across?
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thats what i was thinkin... but the fairing has its own headlight. it is really a nice fairing. but ewww.

the original headlight is lost in the past somewhen.

i found a couple on the ebay that should fit.
 
A GS L-series headlight + rim will fit your T500 headlight bucket.
This gives you the option of switching to an H4 halogen headlight.

That's what I have on my T500. I'm using a 45/45W H4 bulb.
 
my gixxerpunk kid took the t500 for a spin today with his gf. it is really a fun little bike.

next step is to try to get it legal. the title is from indiana and is not from the guy i actually bought it from.

 
the t500 is on the road. legally registered in NY state. it definitely helps to know someone at the dmv office.

i think it reminds me of my first bike, a 72 kz400, or maybe that is just an acid flashback.



by the way, this is what a gixxer1k looks like after hitting a deer at god knows how what speed:



poor kid, lucky to be alive but this is his 4th bike/deer crash. yeah, i got the midnight call, again.....
 
Your kid makes the T500 look small and 500's were big bikes back in the early 70's. Some folks used them to tour. 7

72 kz400 . . . let me blow away the 2 cycle smoke :p
 
so i just got a text from the above mentioned gixxerpunk, deerhunter and bikeless kid..... he wants to borrow the titan tonight.

i am conflicted. first of all, with his luck he will find another damn deer with it.

and second-----

it is mine, mine, mine .......
 
It seems like he might need some work on braking and as the Titan doesn't have any { had one back in the day } I would be reluctant too......;)
 
i've decided to sell this bike. it's old and pretty much completely stock and in nice shape and if i keep it i'll just beat the crap out of it. so i'm trying to see if there is actually any interest out there. i have seen them go for more than $2500 in similar condition on ebay. i'm not quite that greedy but if it's worth that.... well, that'd be great.

here's a link to my craigslist ad:

http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/4572991625.html
 
The stock headlight on the old T models had a straight bottom and weren't completely round. Nothing wrong with the double leading shoe brakes when they're adjusted right. I could make the front tire howl on my old 305 when I hammered the brakes. Same brakes as on the 500.
 
Eli69 said:
i've decided to sell this bike. it's old and pretty much completely stock and in nice shape and if i keep it i'll just beat the crap out of it. so i'm trying to see if there is actually any interest out there. i have seen them go for more than $2500 in similar condition on ebay. i'm not quite that greedy but if it's worth that.... well, that'd be great.

here's a link to my craigslist ad:

http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/4572991625.html
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Has it sold yet?
 
Make sure to put " 2 stroke" in your ad, that will get additional attention from craigslist nuts....er....I mean collectors. ;)
 
The original headlight is pathetically dim.
If you upgraded to a brighter headlight, then you can say, "stock except for upgraded headlight".


"Runs great. ? This bike spent a lot of time stored. Last registered in the 80's and the odometer shows 4000 miles."
Can be interpreted as it starts ok & revs good but will need crank seals.
If you've put any miles on it this year, then its worth mentioning.
 
Or in typical c-listing lingo -
"Up for cell is a rare and very fast suzuski Titan 500 all original and run like new this bike need nuthin accept for a rider not for beginners it has many new after market upgrads and mods. Great gas milage starts first or secont kick when warm and with a little start fliud starts by 3 kicks when cold. almost brand new tyres less than 4000 miles on them paint is purfect a reel head turner a two storke engin for maxium top end tork spedd. fuel and oil injected i road this bike all summer with no problems just dont have time for it now cause i got a hardly that im bobbing no joy rides unless i have cash in hand this bike is worth way more then im asking for it. no low ballers, might take some trade for things that go boom no scammers call after 5 wehn i git off werk my name is jeb dont call if your not sererios about buying. no email, i can sent more picture from my pohone."
 
Notz said:
Or in typical c-listing lingo -
"Up for cell is a rare and very fast suzuski Titan 500 all original and run like new this bike need nuthin accept for a rider not for beginners it has many new after market upgrads and mods. Great gas milage starts first or secont kick when warm and with a little start fliud starts by 3 kicks when cold. almost brand new tyres less than 4000 miles on them paint is purfect a reel head turner a two storke engin for maxium top end tork spedd. fuel and oil injected i road this bike all summer with no problems just dont have time for it now cause i got a hardly that im bobbing no joy rides unless i have cash in hand this bike is worth way more then im asking for it. no low ballers, might take some trade for things that go boom no scammers call after 5 wehn i git off werk my name is jeb dont call if your not sererios about buying. no email, i can sent more picture from my pohone."
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So you're the one posting all those ads!
 
Eli69 said:
my gixxerpunk kid took the t500 for a spin today with his gf. it is really a fun little bike.

next step is to try to get it legal. the title is from indiana and is not from the guy i actually bought it from.

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great bike i would love to own 1 of them
 
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