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  1. M

    How old is too old for a chain?

    Thanks. My manual was printed in 1977 and not the one posted on the bikeclif page, it does not reference other sub models. It will be interesting to see what is really on the bike. It is 150+ miles away so I can't go look right now. Either way an o or x will be the replacement.
  2. M

    How old is too old for a chain?

    I am just going by what is stated in my GS550 Service Manual which was bought with the bike in 1977. Page 106 figure 3-71 shows an enlarged drawing of a section of chain and points to the 'O' ring and how the grease is held in place by the ring. It states the chain is either a DAIDO (DID 50HDL)...
  3. M

    How old is too old for a chain?

    Thanks again, The original chain is an O-ring chain. I may just put it back together, after cleaning up the swing arm bearings, and see what happens. Not much riding will be done this Fall so a new chain may be a winter project. Thanks to all again.
  4. M

    How old is too old for a chain?

    Thanks Thanks Thanks to all! I'll just go with what I have and keep a watch out. Removing the rear wheel wasn't as bad as I thought it might be so even if I need to replace the chain in a few months it won't be a big deal. Also thanks for the heads up on the Volar chains. I wondered if it...
  5. M

    How old is too old for a chain?

    Hi, This is a great site as I have owned a 1977 GS-550 since new and last ridden in 1982, or so the registration plate shows. It was stored in an attached unheated garage for these many years and I have decided to get it running again as a retirement project. The bike started pretty easily so...
  6. M

    Tacho problem - GS550?

    Hi, I know this is an old thread but I am having the same issue and ran into this: http://www.motorcycleforum.com/showthread.php?t=94629 I am slowly getting a 1977 GS550 running again and have a slow tach. I will try this out and submit a follow up post. It may take a month or two as the...
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