74 Titan 500

[Eli69]

i've decided to sell this bike. it's old and pretty much completely stock and in nice shape and if i keep it i'll just beat the crap out of it. so i'm trying to see if there is actually any interest out there. i have seen them go for more than $2500 in similar condition on ebay. i'm not quite that greedy but if it's worth that.... well, that'd be great.

here's a link to my craigslist ad:

http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/4572991625.html

[Billy Ricks]

The stock headlight on the old T models had a straight bottom and weren't completely round. Nothing wrong with the double leading shoe brakes when they're adjusted right. I could make the front tire howl on my old 305 when I hammered the brakes. Same brakes as on the 500.

[ron bayless]

new 73 was my scond bike.I loved it.The saddle is very comfortable.I did tour on mine.

[winfield]

i've decided to sell this bike. it's old and pretty much completely stock and in nice shape and if i keep it i'll just beat the crap out of it. so i'm trying to see if there is actually any interest out there. i have seen them go for more than $2500 in similar condition on ebay. i'm not quite that greedy but if it's worth that.... well, that'd be great.

here's a link to my craigslist ad:

http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/4572991625.html

Has it sold yet?

[Notz]

Make sure to put " 2 stroke" in your ad, that will get additional attention from craigslist nuts....er....I mean collectors.

[jabcb]

The original headlight is pathetically dim.
If you upgraded to a brighter headlight, then you can say, "stock except for upgraded headlight".


"Runs great. … This bike spent a lot of time stored. Last registered in the 80's and the odometer shows 4000 miles."
Can be interpreted as it starts ok & revs good but will need crank seals.
If you've put any miles on it this year, then its worth mentioning.

[Notz]

Or in typical c-listing lingo -
"Up for cell is a rare and very fast suzuski Titan 500 all original and run like new this bike need nuthin accept for a rider not for beginners it has many new after market upgrads and mods. Great gas milage starts first or secont kick when warm and with a little start fliud starts by 3 kicks when cold. almost brand new tyres less than 4000 miles on them paint is purfect a reel head turner a two storke engin for maxium top end tork spedd. fuel and oil injected i road this bike all summer with no problems just dont have time for it now cause i got a hardly that im bobbing no joy rides unless i have cash in hand this bike is worth way more then im asking for it. no low ballers, might take some trade for things that go boom no scammers call after 5 wehn i git off werk my name is jeb dont call if your not sererios about buying. no email, i can sent more picture from my pohone."

[blowerbike]

very very realistic....i did laugh at this...

[allojohn]

Or in typical c-listing lingo -
"Up for cell is a rare and very fast suzuski Titan 500 all original and run like new this bike need nuthin accept for a rider not for beginners it has many new after market upgrads and mods. Great gas milage starts first or secont kick when warm and with a little start fliud starts by 3 kicks when cold. almost brand new tyres less than 4000 miles on them paint is purfect a reel head turner a two storke engin for maxium top end tork spedd. fuel and oil injected i road this bike all summer with no problems just dont have time for it now cause i got a hardly that im bobbing no joy rides unless i have cash in hand this bike is worth way more then im asking for it. no low ballers, might take some trade for things that go boom no scammers call after 5 wehn i git off werk my name is jeb dont call if your not sererios about buying. no email, i can sent more picture from my pohone."

So you're the one posting all those ads!

[ozman]

my gixxerpunk kid took the t500 for a spin today with his gf. it is really a fun little bike.

next step is to try to get it legal. the title is from indiana and is not from the guy i actually bought it from.

great bike i would love to own 1 of them

[Eli69]

thanks for the selling hints guys. i'll have to work on my spelling though. i had to quit school after 12th grade and always forget to spell in proper craigslistese.

the bike is officially still for sale. i really have had no craigslist calls at all. i set the price kind of high but i mostly wanted to see if there was any interest. i don't think this area is the place to get top dollar for an old collectable.

i did put a new headlight w/ bucket on. it's an emgo chrome unit, with h4 bulb. $50 on ebay. it still needs some work on the petcock. other than that it's great.

i've been riding it a bit but i have 4 bikes on the road and they all require my attention. they tend to fight over me. like dogs.

it runs great and i love riding it but i'm always afraid i'll mess something up and really want to sell it eventually for a profit. you know what i'm sayin.

i'll probably ride it to poags hole hillclimb on august 17th in dansville, ny. it's a huge bike event and i'll be putting a for sale sign on the bike while there.

[Eli69]

well i sold the titan tonight. i rode it all summer and made a reasonable profit. i'll miss it, didn't even get a chance to give it a name. it's better off now. the guy that bought it seemed to know his stuff.