Where are the breaker points on a Suzuki GT380?
A lot of two-strokes have the breaker-points on the end of the crankshaft. Many of them suffer from ignition timing variances when the engine gets hot and the mainbearing clearances increase. The 380 avoids that trouble by having a separate breaker assembly drive that is nylon-geared to the right end of the crankshaft.
Is the Suzuki GT380 the same as a Kawasaki three?
In fact, the 380 engine is very similar to the Kawasaki threes internally. The 380 is virtually an X-6 Hustler engine with another cylinder grafted to the left side. The bore and stroke are the same, and cylinder layout is identical except for minor porting differences.
How does the oil mix on a Suzuki GT380 work?
Suzuki calls their automatic fuel/oil mixing system Crank Cylinder Injection (CCI). In this system, oil from a separate tank feeds a mechanically driven oil pump. Delivery rate from the pump is governed by both engine speed (rpm) and throttle opening.
Where is the shroud on a Suzuki GT380?
One of the first things that strikes your eye on the 380 is the cast aluminum shroud that is fastened to the tops of the cylinder heads. The shroud lifts to form a high scoop over the center head.
When was the Suzuki GT380 cylinder head made?
The cylinders of the GT380 were cast as three separate units and ech piston was fitted with a not-removable cast-in iron liner. The cylinder head was cast in one piece. Presented in January 1972 (Japan).
What makes a Suzuki GT380 a good bike?
Porting, timing, compression, carburetor size etc. were all chosen to deliver smooth power at the expence of maximum power. It made the Suzuki GTs more reliable than fast. The odd 3 to 4 exhaust system and rigid foot pegs also limited the leaning angle and the sporting nature of the bike.
What kind of brakes does a GT380 have?
The GT380 was a massive bike with a rigid chassis with standard telescopic forks up front and twin oil-damped shockers mounted on tubular steel swinging arm. The brakes were a 180 mm double-leading drum brake at the front and 200 mm rear. It had 19-inch spoke wheels front and 18-inch rear and somewhat anorectic 3.00 front tire and 3.50 rear tire.
What was the sales of the GT380 in 1972?
The GT380 was still selling quite well in various parts of the world but the number of units built had dropped to less than 10,000 units a year, compared to the 30,000 units in 1972.