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Suzuki 2-stroke values?

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Found a guy that has a GT750, GT550, GT500, GT380, AE100, R5, GS1000 and many more in all states of disassembly/parts. I'm going to take a look this weekend and what I really had my eye on was his GT750. It's mostly there, from the pictures he's sent me I see it's missing the exhaust, front and rear fenders and the gauges are cracked. Beyond that it's all there. No paint left on anything so it's a total restoration project. He said he has some various parts for it lying around including a spare parts engine.

My question is what is the value of such a bike? I know the GT750 brings big money restored but I can't find any projects for sale to compare. He's asking $600, worth it or no? i figure a restoratiom will cost around $2000.

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Any comments on the values of the other bikes are welcome, all are for sale.
 
$2k won?t go very far on that project. Some of the guys on the Suzuki 2 Stroke forum might be interested in something that bad because they like a good challenge.
But the all in cost will be a lot less if you start with a GT750 that?s much better.
 
Just to be clear I'm not trying to make money on it. I've always wanted to own a GT750 so as long as I can keep within reason on cost vs value I'm up for the challenge. I'm more or less looking for a reasonable estimate for restoration costs (not including labor) and re-sale value for a maybe 8 or 9 out of 10 restoration.

Edit: The more I look at this one the more I don't really like the condition. I'm still going to meet the guy and check out all the bikes he has. Maybe I'll find something else instead
 
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In this list I see an R5, is this an RE5 rotary? I don't know a thing about the rotary engines, but are the RE5's considered a 2 stroke, a 4 stroke, or something else? If you want a project, go for it, but I wouldn't expect to get the full cost back out when finished. If you just want a nice Water Buffalo, find one already complete, Just my opinion.
 
The only way to make money on a restoration is if you are being paid to do it.
 
rphillips said:
In this list I see an R5, is this an RE5 rotary? I don't know a thing about the rotary engines, but are the RE5's considered a 2 stroke, a 4 stroke, or something else? If you want a project, go for it, but I wouldn't expect to get the full cost back out when finished. If you just want a nice Water Buffalo, find one already complete, Just my opinion.
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Nope, I wrote that poorly. It is a Yamaha R5, the predecessor to the RD250's and 350's. I think the RE5 is considered a rotary, and I would place that closer to a 2-stroke than a 4-stroke. Like I mentioned above I'm going to ride down this weekend and check out what he has. I'm don't have high expectations of finding a gem but who knows maybe I'll find something in a little better shape. They guy mentioned he has over 40 classic japanese bikes
 
My friend The Collector has a rule that the bike has to be at least 90% complete and running.
Because he has found that is the least expensive way to get the bike you want, plus you can ride it.
He's bought/sold 50-60 bikes in the last few years, plus he's a cheap bastard
 
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My friend The Collector has a rule that the bike has to be at least 90% complete and running.
Because he has found that is the least expensive way to get the bike you want, plus you can ride it.
He's bought/sold 50-60 bikes in the last few years, plus he's a cheap bastard
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That's a pretty good rule, I've gotten lucky on a few that weren't running and have also been burned on a CB350F that was running, but started smoking after putting some miles on it. You never truly know until you spend some time with it.

Supposedly this GT750 was running when it was taken apart. We all know how that could go :eek:
 
That GT750 is in BAD shape. No way I'd pay $600 for it.
 
Hi,Rich here known as red1100 reading about your assumed restoration costs.Ive been doing high point car restorations for decades and now (@ 67yrs) am starting to do motorcycles. Definitely not as difficult or as many heavy parts on a motorcycle.My own M.O. is to thoroughly triage through disassembly a car,put together my best estimate, then add 50%. At the end I find out my numbers are very close. Curious about the GT 750 your talking about. I did a light cosmetic only for a friends 74 750 and just the chrome bill was 1300. Without touching anything else.Id like to see how yours comes out.
 
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I wonder how the Titans comare money wise to the GTs, particularly the 750.

There was a Candy Lavender barn find 72 GT 750 for sale locally listed at 5k. Unrestored, but complete.
It's no longer on CL.
 
Neither, just dreaming at the moment.

At some point I hope to own an old Suzuki smoker though.
 
dorkburger said:
I wonder how the Titans comare money wise to the GTs, particularly the 750.

There was a Candy Lavender barn find 72 GT 750 for sale locally listed at 5k. Unrestored, but complete.
It's no longer on CL.
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T500s & GT750s have the highest values. Top tier prices are about the same from I've noticed.


Which one is more expensive to restore depends on the details. An early T500 might need a new tranny. They use the same pistons. The GT750 has more parts but T500 crank bearings are rather pricey.
 
Just a thought, Suzuki GT750 3 cyl., Water Buffalo, 52 HP & 507lbs, vs a Kawasaki H2 750 3 cyl. 74HP & 423lbs. I love any neat old bike, but, for me, old Zuke was pretty much a slug as opposed to the light, agile, quick Kawasaki. I'd think the Kawasaki would be a much better, more fun, easier to eventually sell bike than the Suzuki. The Kawasaki will be harder to find a decent project, but in the long run, These old Kawasaki's sell real good & gosh they were fun to ride. I did see an old GT750, a yr. or so ago & it sure did catch my eye.
 
H2 is agile? Apparently, you never rode one

You can easily spend $15k restoring one (I have a friend who has 6 of them)

The GT is an entirely different bike.
 
Sorry, I didn't mean light, agile, & quick as in today's world. What I meant was compared to the 507 lb. 52 HP GT750 "Water Buffalo", (name meaning heavy as a buffalo & water cooled), the Kawasaki's H2 750 being 84 lb. liter with 22 extra HP, the description should fit. My best friend, who's been gone now for 25 yrs., had a "74" H2 750, at the same time I owned a new Suzuki GS1000G. I loved riding his bike, lite, easy to flip around, & hard to keep the front wheel on the ground, also watch for the frame flex & the front end wobble, (please install a steering dampener). But I can't, honestly, compare it to a GT750, I never rode a GT750, but I do know the Kawasaki is liter, I do know the Kawasaki is quicker, & would be pretty sure the Kawasaki would be more agile than the "Water Buffalo". Parts may cost a little more for the Kawasaki, but in the end, the Kawasaki should be worth a lot more. Remember, this is not a guarantee, it's only an opinion from someone who never has ridden a Suzuki GT750.
 
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Hi,Rich here known as red1100 reading about your assumed restoration costs.Ive been doing high point car restorations for decades and now (@ 67yrs) am starting to do motorcycles. Definitely not as difficult or as many heavy parts on a motorcycle.My own M.O. is to thoroughly triage through disassembly a car,put together my best estimate, then add 50%. At the end I find out my numbers are very close. Curious about the GT 750 your talking about. I did a light cosmetic only for a friends 74 750 and just the chrome bill was 1300. Without touching anything else.Id like to see how yours comes out.
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Funny you mention that, I work for a company part time that restores 60's Ford products. Bikes are definitly much simpler. With popular cars like the Mustangs everything is available and it tends to be cheaper than re-chroming and re-making hard to find parts. If I where to buy the GT750, since it is missing some parts I think I would be more inclined to make it a rider, paint it and maybe do something non-factory with the fenders, gauges, expansion chambers, etc. Enjoy it for a little while and maybe go for a full original resto later on down the road. I quite like the modifications this guy has done to his S-3

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/mcy/d/1975-kawasakivintage-triple/6625655459.html
 
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