Description
A Canadian import 1973 GT550 K Indy is now 52 years old, one owner since 1988 (ca. 70% of its road career). 37 climate-controlled years later ... the bike is for sale.
The GT550 was purchased August 20th, 1988 in Toronto. UK registered 1997 to 1999 while living in London. Swiss registered since 2000 (25yrs) with “Vintage” classification
In 2006 the motorcycle was 100% fully refurbished, replacing all the necessary engine parts (with NOS) needed for maintaining a typical 2-stroke engine. The 550-cc three-cylinder provides the best part of 50 horsepower, which can whisk you to the far side of 165 kms - not shabby for the early 1970s. Suzuki sold around 14, 000 units for the 1973 model year.
Additional details:
• 36 years of service history documents
• Full restoration in 2006, annual kilometer average of 278km per year since
• Fully registered in Switzerland. Category: Vintage
• Sympathetically restored including new wiring loom, full engine rebuild, rear swingarm Rolls Royce plated (nickel) powder coated black, Front/ Back shocks refurbished, rebore and pistons, full crank refurb, new bearings, crank shaft seals, oil seals and gaskets all replaced
• New tires with < 250kms of use
• Last commercially available (globally) NOS pipes – purchased in CH and installed in 2000 – no dents or scrapes, no pitting
• Last commercially available (globally) NOS Speedo/ Tach – Purchased new in 1997, London
• Professionally hand painted tank here in Zürich, design true to its 1973 motif - Paintwork in metallic “Grace Lime Green” with forest green / white trim swoosh. New Petcock gasket O-ring installed. Original paint code sourced, spray painted head lamp, 2 side covers, tank, two front fork lamp brackets, new tank + side logos
• No leaks (tank or carbs)
• Frame is very clean, original since 1973 – Note: frame and engine numbers are different (non-matching)
• Engine crankcase maintained and polished over the years
• Carburetors ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt 2006, new floats, pins, carb rebuild kits installed, new gaskets
• K&N cone filters. Original OEM air cleaner stored in box
• Rims - original spokes, no corrosion
• Front brake hydraulic cable replaced 2002
• NOS genuine Suzuki front brake hose installed 2006
• Original genuine tool kit bag set, wrench, screwdriver etc
• NOS genuine Kickstarter lever pedal
• Brake pads/ linings replaced 2006
• Seat cover is NOT original. Current spec is brown leather (raw-hide) installed 1989, Mink oiled over the years with a rich, weathered patina appearance
• Only NOS (original) Suzuki parts were fitted over the years
History / Documents
• Original SUZUKI tuning catalogue with exploded views of engine and wiring looms
• SUZUKI Service Bulletin – August 15th 1975
• Mikuni VM Round-slides Carburetor catalogue
• Stacks of service + parts purchase history back to 1988
• Clymer manual …. of course
• Original odometer with approximately 32’500 miles is in a box. Replacement NOS speedo (new) installed ca 1997 with ca. 5’021 km.
Full Disclosure Time / She's got stories!
• Kick start only. Electric start requires electric motor replacement (included) - 2 spare motors (Nippon Denso), 1 new/ 1 used + spare starter gear (1-way) just in case
• Chassis and engine motor numbers DO NOT match - discovered years after 1988 purchase
• Left side crank case edge (top side) has a 7cm long chip that broke off during restoration in 2006. ( my fault, slip of a hammer) professionally attached again by motorcycle dealer in Zurich. Position sits between engine body + left side engine cover - no exposure to internal engine oil. (photo available)
Large inventory of SPARES - new / NOS / 2nd hand parts to be sold with the GT550 – see photo
• Original pipes, relatively rust free, with all 4 baffles - removed during year 2000, stored indoors, scruff on 1 side
• 2 starter motors (Nippon Denso) + starter fly-wheel (request photo)
• New GT380 speedo (purchased in error), original air filter, 2 rear shocks, front brake rim, 4 spare signals, spare fuel cock + rubber seals/ filters, front brake caliper, 2 X set of exhaust compression gaskets, carb float + body, rear lens, loads of gaskets, seals, inox screws / bolts, switches. And more
Location: Zürich
Any questions please email / call – note: bike is advertised elsewhere and will be removed if sold. Thank you!Ultra smooth engine, gorgeous triple 2-stroke sound. Meticulously maintained over 37 years.
