Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 33 - 1974 Suzuki GT750L - part 1/2

In this classic motorcycle workshop vlog we put the Kettle (1974 Suzuki GT750L - 738cc) on the bench for The Classic Competition Company. There's a few things that need to be done to this bike before it goes to it's new winner including rebuilding the front forks and disc brakes.
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[@craigkaschan4822]

They called them a water bottle in Australia. Kawasaki got the title widow maker.

[@StuckinRiyadh]

Terrible brakes in the wet. Deadly!

[@michaelpearson3034]

Dave, hi from Australia! I have overhauled a few of these, and if you remove the back pad first you should have enough clearance to push the piston out with the grease gun (but I would normally try carefully with compressed air first) - if not, you can still use the grease gun once the caliper is split as it is a single-sided piston design. Another useful tip is to clean the seal groove using a Dremel and one of the small wire wheels, it does a great job reaching the back of the groove, and corrosion here is the most likely cause of the piston being held by the seal pressure. Nice bike, and certainly different!

[@trevorlock642]

...or you could let air out of the tyre

[@bluehazeboy]

I have a 1976 gt750A, that I’ve owned for 29 years, over the years I’ve had a few 1200 bandits ,& even a brand new Suzuki gsxs750,I restored my kettle in 2018, & every time I take it out,I come back with a big smile

[@gazzafloss]

I seem to recall that here in Australia we used to call the Suzuki 750 triple two stroke water cooled, the "water bottle". Pretty quick, would go past everything but a petrol station.

[@stephenwilliams926]

Wear some synthetic gloves, all those fluids not good for your skin .

[@dogpaw775]

psst , Dave, to make wheel removal easier. thst's what the removable panel on the lift is for.

[@stevenrowley9481]

Why didn't you continue to use the grease gun to push the piston out?

[@DerekStevenson-k3x]

Hey Dave. Invest a couple of sheckles in a pair of internal caliper pliers. Solid gold they are. Saved me a few times.

[@hunter9372]

I have the exact same model that needs restoration.

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

Nice looking bike.

[@warrenlowe2177]

The brakes in my 80 cb900f wouldn't release because the smaller of the two tiny holes in the master cylinder reservoir was blocked.

[@daveperry4391]

Bought 10 tickets !!

[@bluehazeboy]

So did I

[@splodge5714]

Nice bike and a very enjoyable video. Look forward to the next part, cheers.😊