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78 GS550E with accessories

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I just added Napolean bar end mirrors, Triumph fork gaiters and an EMGO fairing to my 1978 GS550E. I plan on adding spoke wheels powder-coated black with polished spokes and a thin red pinstrip on the edge of the rim. I would also like to find a decent 4-1 header system and have it ceramic coated black inside and out. Anyway, just thought you would like to see the progress. I will start by showing my bike stock and then with the accessories.........

Stock..
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with Napolean mirrors added...
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with EMGO fairing and fork gaiters added..
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Not much interest in this post, are 550's considered the "red-headed step child" of the GS family? :(
 
Sharp lookin bike..like the fork boots!
I'll have to ask you in a few weeks how you like the Fairing..been thinkin about one for my 750.


DDM
 
Nice

Nice

Looks very good, I want put something like this on my GS650E (mirror and shield), keep posted for your impression on roads. I also watn to know how much did you pay for the fairing.

Thanks for showing,

Andr?
 
Andr? said:
Looks very good, I want put something like this on my GS650E (mirror and shield), keep posted for your impression on roads. I also watn to know how much did you pay for the fairing.

Thanks for showing,

Andr?
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I found the fairing used on eBay and paid $43.00 plus shipping. If you search eBay for "EMGO fairing" you'll find new fairings selling for $59.99-$69.00 plus shipping.
 
Nice bike. I like the tidiness of the garage..
where did you get the fork boots?
 
Very neat looking 550. Nice job. I own a '79 GS550 and it is a bit of the red-headed cousin of other GSs .. but then I also own AMC Javelins so I'm used to be on the outer :)

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Wish I could find a set of wires for it .. :(
 
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dumptruck said:
Nice bike. I like the tidiness of the garage..
where did you get the fork boots?
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Thank you! I ordered the fork boots from the local Triumph dealer.

OzJavelin said:
Very neat looking 550. Nice job. I own a '79 GS550 and it is a bit of the red-headed cousin of other GSs .. but then I also own AMC Javelins so I'm used to be on the outer :)

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Wish I could find a set of wires for it .. :(
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Thanks! You have a nice 550 as well. Since the pictures of mine were taken, I had the seat re-shaped and covered last week. I will post a new picture soon.
 
She is a nice bike. I wanted a 550 but found a 650 first. I'm happy with what I have.

cg
 
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