1967 Bridgestone GTR 350 Motorcycle, part 1 (display)

[alexsuchapimp]

i had no idea that there was such a thing as a "bridgestone". It's a really nice looking bike, anyway.

[gnativerson]

its gorgeous - I had one back in its day and remember it being very quiet with excellent acceleration and agile handling - mine was used and had an oil leak which fouled the plugs - in retrospect, wonder what caused that leak? unfortunately I've had inner ear problems for the last 40 years so not much joy in this area anymore.

[theymusthatetesla]

My god, you must be so proud of your bikes.

[dragondaze]

Beautiful bike, Nice restoration. I lived just blocks from the factory in Rockford, Il.

[Paisteconvert]

I owned an R-5 and I've never had such an over-rated piece of machinery in my life! I've always regretted that I bought it in 1972 instead of the GTR, but Bridgestone/Rockford Mtrs had a real spotty dealer network and you had to pretty much do all your own work. I was also hearing rumors that Bridgestone was going to stop production. I have no doubt that the GTR would've creamed an R5 as they had a hard time with Honda 350s, especially if your plugs weren't clean. GREAT RESTORATION!

[mguyvig]

First class restoration. Looks better than new!

[Meadoway40]

I always found that American Aluminum was better quality than the British Aluminium that was on offer.

[TigerIPanzer]

'rotary valve'?..actually the correct term is disc valve

[1100HondaCB]

That is a beautiful machine. I'm in love. I love the disc valve induction. I have a Kawasaki KH125 with disc valve induction. You are very lucky to have this.

[joesphx19]

Bridgestones were the coolest bikes at that time, the late 60s. I wanted one so bad that I could taste it. But I was too young and my mom said no. I thought the one I looked at buying around then was a 100.

[SpotRot]

Thanks for the video - great to see. Looks like a fine restoration too. I drag raced these in CT, D stock, never lost and beat the 500's too (but never raced a Mach III). If you know anyone who wants expansion chambers for one, I still have them.

[LordSamuelJ]

hmm I wonder which bike would win in a race, this bike or a yamaha R5?

[TheBONZOID]

That,s a gorgeous bike.A friend of mine,s got a 175 Bridgestone...

[88nadroj]

An example of technology transfer from East Germany to Japan. Not mentioned is the 6 speed gearbox, and indicator light that comes on in 5th gear - to help keep track? Very desirable bike. I can't remember any other without a tank badge, curious feature.

[MarsIllHead]

beautiful job! i had one and loved it's length and height. with the same steering geometry as an

RD-350, it would lever into the the corners like

nobody's business and the 2'' longer wheelbase

would keep it on rails. a wonderful ride. thanks

for the video!

[napleslocksmith]

Great looking bikes. I have a DT175. Where can i get the bike repainted with the chrome sides on the tank.

Z1collector.

[bridgeman11]

The guy who paints my bikes is Blake Conway in Vista, CA. Send me a personal message (not a comment) and I'll give you his phone number.

[auto4union]

Legend has it that the other Japanese bike makers threatened to stop using Bridgstone tyres(British Spelling!) if Bridgestone didn`t stop making bikes !!

[bridgeman11]

A lot of people say that, but I tend to believe that BS just made a business decision to quit a small, underperforming branch of it's huge, international rubber parts empire in order to concentrate on what it did best. Don't forget that the BS line of bikes was all two-stroke and the hand-writing was on the wall that two-strokes were too polluting. I'd guess that they didn't feel like investing in an all-new line of four-strokes when the bike business was low profit already. Just my opinion.

[pwhopkins2]

My Uncle has one just like it that has been in the weather - He just passed away and I need to know if it might be worth anything - Or if anyone would be interested in a resoration prject.

[bridgeman11]

There is some (small) demand for project bikes. Weathered ones are not worth alot. I'd suggest that you monitor ebay. When you see them there, follow to see how they do and then try your own auction. That's the best place for Bridgestones these days.

[lukeslandspeeder]

its worth fixing. no doubt.

[motodude1]

Nice one Gary...wish I coulda interviewed you for the VJMC mag...

[JCP21491]

what a gorgeous piece of machinery.