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1978 GS550E Project Mo
- Thread starter cloudbreakmd
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For $200 we couldn't say no. We pick it up tomorow.
I have a feeling I'll be learning how to replace/adjust points soon... The cover was off when we got there but he included it sans the screws.
What I see it needs so far:
- Carb rebuild
- Carb clamps
- Carb manifold o-rings
- Points
- Condensers
- Fluids
- Battery
- Cleaning
- Tires (old ones seem hard)
- Spark plugs and air filter
- Rear caliper (seized)
ukjules
Forum Sage
What a fabulastastic bike !
Hope the project goes well as the bikes are simply superb. I love em.
the ideal size for short cruising about.
Get her going tuned and slick first i would ! Then decide o n how far down you wanna go on the renovation.
try electronic ignition ? (i expect the experts on here will know how , what , where for that)
Hope the project goes well as the bikes are simply superb. I love em.
the ideal size for short cruising about.
Get her going tuned and slick first i would ! Then decide o n how far down you wanna go on the renovation.
try electronic ignition ? (i expect the experts on here will know how , what , where for that)
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Weasel
Guest
Good deal, looks like a perfect project bike.
Yep, yep and yep. A bit weak in the midrange, but that can be fixed. Other than that they are great bikes, my favorite of all the GS line.
Getting it running is my first priority. It has to be safe. There was one caveat with this purchase... No title. So I have to get my buddy to take care of that before we dump too much into the bike.
Well I have ordered a few parts:
Carburetor Clamps
Intake Manifold O-rings
Stainless hardware
Oil Filter
Points/Condenser
I happen to have a spare AGM battery that I pulled out of my GS750T (I wonder if it will fit). I still need to pick some carburetor cleaner and oil. The engine kicks right over so no worries there. More updates and pictures to follow as I get the parts in.
Carburetor Clamps
Intake Manifold O-rings
Stainless hardware
Oil Filter
Points/Condenser
I happen to have a spare AGM battery that I pulled out of my GS750T (I wonder if it will fit). I still need to pick some carburetor cleaner and oil. The engine kicks right over so no worries there. More updates and pictures to follow as I get the parts in.
Well I took the carbs off the bike... It was funny, the last owner mentioned they had replaced the carbs. I thought he meant rebuilt/cleaned.
No... They appear to be NOS
Well the were before they sat with gas in them for the last few years. Surprisingly though they are in great shape.
No... They appear to be NOS
Well the were before they sat with gas in them for the last few years. Surprisingly though they are in great shape.
Oh yeah...they were yummy inside. Cylinders one and two were the worst ofcourse and the other two were relatively clean (sans the bowls).
Well the bike is running now. It still needs some fine tuning but otherwise sounds good. I still need to replace the points and put in an air filter. The old foam disintegrated as soon as I touched it.
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