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[svenrico]

York Suzuki Centre have 2 Suzuki GT500 twin 2 stroke bikes in the shop as well as a 750 triple 'kettle'. Almost tempted by a GT500 but I don't know about 2 strokes nowadays - are they still allowed on the road ?!

[Seeker]

Originally Posted by svenrico

York Suzuki Centre have 2 Suzuki GT500 twin 2 stroke bikes in the shop as well as a 750 triple 'kettle'. Almost tempted by a GT500 but I don't know about 2 strokes nowadays - are they still allowed on the road ?!

Yes. Parts availability can be an issue especially exhausts unless you want chambers. Some run better if the squish angle is changed in the head. Have the crank seals been changed (and by whom)? Then there's 50 year old carbs and ethanol petrol - the bikes benefit from regular use. It's worth spending a bit of time on a related two stroke forum if you're serious. I've always liked Yamaha two strokes so I often go here:
https://www.aircooledrdclub.com/

[Craig380]

My 380 had 5 or 6 years running on E5 without problems, but the switch to E10 could prove problematic for inlet rubbers, etc. Suzuki's 70s twins and triples didn't have squish bands in the heads, unlike Yams and Kawas, which may explain why the engines seem to tolerate modern fuel better.

The original outer crank seals on the 380 failed after 37 years, bloody Jap crap

[admin]

Originally Posted by SV650rules

Read on twitface that Lynn who used to run Raven cafe had to leave premises when owner of building wanted his family in there, she opened the Pheonix cafe a few miles away - have not been to Pheonix, does anyone know what it is like ?

A bike cafe did open up on the B5476 just south of Whitchurch on a site occupied by a garage. I think it was called the phoenix. It's gone again now as they had lots of protests by local residents even though there's no housing for miles. I guess the local nimby's were worried about hoards of noisy bikers terrorising the area. It wasn't a big affair just a couple of cabins really.

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[chris8886]

Had my second covid jab on Saturday afternoon. Not sure if there were any side effects or whether I just felt rubbish as I'd had a couple of beers the night before....

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Seeker

Yes. Parts availability can be an issue especially exhausts unless you want chambers. Some run better if the squish angle is changed in the head. Have the crank seals been changed (and by whom)? Then there's 50 year old carbs and ethanol petrol - the bikes benefit from regular use. It's worth spending a bit of time on a related two stroke forum if you're serious. I've always liked Yamaha two strokes so I often go here:
https://www.aircooledrdclub.com/

Don't think I am serious about old 2 strokes really, was just interested.
What I am tempted by ,at least looking into it further , is a Suzuki Burgman 650, for a bit of comfort ! I couldn't contemplate riding a traditional scooter but the Burgman is a bit like a touring motorcycle.

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by svenrico

Don't think I am serious about old 2 strokes really, was just interested.
What I am tempted by ,at least looking into it further , is a Suzuki Burgman 650, for a bit of comfort ! I couldn't contemplate riding a traditional scooter but the Burgman is a bit like a touring motorcycle.

Sid squid, has/had one of those when he needed something a little more comfortable to ride. So they must be ok....

[Seeker]

Originally Posted by svenrico

Don't think I am serious about old 2 strokes really, was just interested.
What I am tempted by ,at least looking into it further , is a Suzuki Burgman 650, for a bit of comfort ! I couldn't contemplate riding a traditional scooter but the Burgman is a bit like a touring motorcycle.

your name isn't Geoff is it? We had an org'r from Yorkshire a while back that bought an AL7 from B&B in Lincoln (where I bought mine) and spent a while trying to get it comfortable but eventually gave up and bought a Burgman.
He'd had one before and loved it.

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by svenrico

Don't think I am serious about old 2 strokes really, was just interested.
What I am tempted by ,at least looking into it further , is a Suzuki Burgman 650, for a bit of comfort ! I couldn't contemplate riding a traditional scooter but the Burgman is a bit like a touring motorcycle.

Used to work with an engineer who had inherited a Burgman 400 from his dad, now the guy said he was surprised how well it went and handled - the bloke normally rode an R1 .... I would read up about 650 vs 400 Burgman because i have seen comments that in 90% of situations the 400 is actually a better ride than the 650 and better MPG.

https://www.burgmanusa.com/threads/w...the-650.13597/

[Craig380]

My bro-in-law had a 400 for his commute. He said the acceleration from a standing start was more than enough to win the traffic-light GP 99% of the time, because it was so accessible.

Road tests put the 0 to 60 at 8.5 seconds, and you can do that any time you want, just twist and go.