1987 Suzuki RG500C

For Sale 1987 Suzuki RG500c Gamma - only 2300 miles on this bike - all original and non molested.
The RG500 is considered to the best street legal, factory racing replica motorcycle ever produced. History shows many examples of the road going version like this one being converted and raced against factory works bikes in 500 GranPrix races.
The RG500 being offered here is an amazing example of Suzuki's legendary road going square four two stroke, and probably one of the last remaining RG's that hasn't traded through multiple hands. It is stunningly clean with only 2300 original miles (3600 kilometer). It is an all-original bike that has been indoor climate controlled stored its entire life. This particular bike even has its original - from the factory - set of Michelin M48/A48 tires INCLUDING the factory OEM Suzuki branded lead wheel weights front and rear.
This bike was purchased from its original owner 36 years ago in 1988 - just as you see it here. It was ridden about 800 kilometers, then prepared for long-term preservation and display in a private collection by its second and current owner in Birmingham, Alabama. Everything is stock and original.
This Gamma has been stored "dry" since '88 with no fuel and it has never had ethanol. Carbs are clean and varnish free. Slides open effortlessly and snap shut at the release of right grip. Rubber airbox and carb boots are soft, pliable, and well sealed. Fuel tank interior is totally dry, rust free, and perfectly clean. All fuel lines are new and fresh. The original foam air filter element was replaced with a NOS OEM Suzuki filter, not because the filter was dirty but because the original filter element was falling apart simply due to old age.
It has a brand new Yuasa YTX5LBS AGM battery (yet to be serviced with electrolyte). All fluids - including brake fluid, antifreeze, transmission oil, and injector oil have been flushed and replaced with new in preparation for this sale. The standard rubber brake lines have been replaced with Russell stainless braided due to blockage found in OEM hoses.
Engine kicks through easily and has great compression on all cylinders. No transmission leaks. Clutch lever, cable, and actuator action is smooth and silky and its transmission snicks almost effortlessly in and out of gear. Strong spark on all cylinders.
All rubber, plastics, foam insulation, heat shielding, radiator hoses, etc. are original, perfect, and as delivered new from Suzuki's Hamamatsu factory. Thanks to indoor climate controlled care and storage there is no degradation, cracking, discoloration, corrosion, faded paint or dry rot whatsoever. All fasteners and hardware are original and blemish free. Fork seals are dry and leak free and the brake pads, chain and sprockets are original Suzuki and appear as new. There is a small area in the anodizing on left side of frame under lower fuel tank edge. It appears to have been rubbed/chaffed during shipping/transport and its been there since the bike arrived in Birmingham some 4 decades ago, but otherwise all anodizing and surfaces on this classic machine is extraordinary.
The white/black/red/orange bodywork, including the paint and graphics are original OEM. It has a small decal blemish (a chaffed decal) at left rear of tail section. The original windscreen still has the factory leading edge protective molding. Tank exterior is flawless. Fuel cap seals tightly. All lighting and switches work as delivered from factory. Clutch, choke and throttle cable action is smooth and each carb slide self-returns with no drag or resistance. Steering and suspension movement is free and smooth with no squeeks, creaks, drag, or resistance. Coolant overflow reservoir and injector oil tank are leak free and have no stains. Bike includes both factory keys, matching locks, tool kit, and shop manual.
About the tires… Yes, the tires on this bike are the exact same original tires as delivered on the bike when it was new, which validates the extremely low 3600 kilometer (2300 miles) shown on odometer. OEM Michelin M48 rear 120/90x17 and A48 front 110/90 x16. The satin black powder coated rims have no chips, dings, or marks from tire spoons. The wheels/tires even have the original clip-on Suzuki logo'd lead wheel weights. Yes! these tires should be replaced before it is readied for use, but amazingly even after almost 40 years there is no dry rot or dry cracking- and they both still hold air. Tread depth on front tire is barely worn across entire profile, however the rear tire is pretty worn down in the center… as one might expect ;)
Simply put - this RG500 is probably one of the absolute best remaining Gammas on the planet.